Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt)
Performing
A course by
University of Auckland
A comprehensive three-year degree developing skills in contemporary, cultural, and community dance, choreography, education, and performance, preparing graduates for diverse dance-related careers.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop as a dance performer, choreographer, educator, and researcher
Gain critical practical and creative skills to perform, choreograph, research, and teach dance in diverse contexts.
Engage with a range of dance practices and communities
About This Course
The Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) programme at the University of Auckland develops students as performers, choreographers, dance educators, and researchers. Emphasising contemporary, cultural, and community dance, students enhance their practical and creative skills, experience regular teaching and performance opportunities, and build professional networks in a supportive, family-oriented environment. The degree covers dance vocabulary, history, education, choreography, safe practice, technology, business skills, and leadership across three years. Graduates progress to roles in the dance industry or on to postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Dance vocabulary (levels I-III)
- Choreography (contemporary and cultural)
- Dance education and pedagogy
- Dance history and contexts (NZ and global)
- Community and indigenous dance
- Safe dance practices
- Dance kinesiology
- Dance and technology
- Professional practices and leadership
- Dance education research
- Business skills for dance
- General education courses
- Elective options in dance and other subjects
Entry Requirements
University entrance
Build towards these roles
Professional dancerProfessional choreographerArtistic directorArts administrator/managerCommunity dance practitionerDance teacher (primary and secondary school)Dance photographer/journalistEvent management
