Dance Studies
Bachelor of Dance Studies. Apply before 8 December 2024.
Start your journey to the University with an Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt). Applications close 8 December 2024. (Late applications may be accepted if places are available.)
Why study with us
- Ngā Akoranga Kanikani Dance Studies Programme is a vibrant multicultural and creative environment.
- We are leading dance teachers and professionals.
- Our approach to dance is holistic, balancing practice and theory.
- We activate our knowledge and skills in community settings.
- You’ll flourish through abundant performance opportunities, both in New Zealand and overseas.
There were plenty of opportunities outside our classes, like workshops, internships and intensives where we worked closely with people in the industry and learned how to manage our time and commitments.
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Where can Dance Studies take you?
- Arts management, marketing and publicity
- Choreography for film, television and new media
- Independent practitioner in commercial dance, contemporary dance, hip hop, and cultural groups and collectives
- Live and digital events industry
- Fitness, wellness and movement therapy industries
- Teaching and research
Move your thinking!
Combine your love of performing and choreography as you develop arts administration, marketing, business, and management skills. Explore dance education, research and community dance with regular teaching and performance opportunities at New Zealand's #1 ranked university for Performing Arts*.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Dance studios and performance spaces
Dance Studies students can access four purpose-built dance studios with lighting and sound facilities. An additional performance theatre and recording studio is housed within the historic Kenneth Myers Centre.
Enjoy a 360° virtual tour of a small selection of Dance Studies spaces below or watch the tour on YouTube now.
Help and advice
We welcome any questions you may have about this programme or the audition process.