New Zealand Diploma in Dance (L6)
Performing
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Turn your passion into a career and get prepared for the dance industry. Develop your skills in styles including jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, contemporary, and ballroom while gaining practical experience through live productions and professional portfolio development.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 2 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop technical dance skills
Demonstrate a high level of technical, artistic, and interpretative skill in a diversity of dance styles.
Gain practical performance experience
Engage in multiple live productions to apply learned techniques and showcase growth.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Dance (Level 6) prepares students for a professional career in dance. Students receive in-depth, practical training in a range of dance forms, work in purpose-built studios, and perform in live shows. The programme covers dance technique, choreography, performance, industry audition skills, as well as essential knowledge in dance history, anatomy, nutrition and creative enterprise to help students succeed as self-employed artists.
Course Content
- Jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, tap, musical theatre and ballroom dance techniques
- Acrobatic techniques
- Body conditioning and Pilates
- Performance and repertoire skills
- Audition skills and preparation
- Choreography
- Dance styles and ballroom techniques
- Dance history
- Anatomy and nutrition
- Creative enterprise
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
Evidence of skills/ability/aptitude demonstrated at audition and interview
Find these employment opportunities
Performer in dance companies or live entertainmentChoreographerDance teacher or tutorSelf-employed dance artist
