Embark on your journey with Aotearoa’s foremost industry-focused undergraduate programme. Elevate your skills to a professional standard while immersing yourself in intensive in-studio training, live performances, film projects, and secondments. With individualized creative mentoring, you’ll grow as an artist in an environment designed to prepare you for a thriving career in the world of dance. Unitec’s Contemporary Dance major is the most established, full-time undergraduate programme in Aotearoa, fostering a vibrant community of dance artists who shape the industry with innovative choreography and performance excellence.With a comprehensive curriculum that includes Contemporary Dance, Street Dance, Ballet, Choreography, Improvisation, Haka Toi Aotearoa, and Professional Practice, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to embrace the diverse opportunities available as a Contemporary Dance artist. Take your place in Aotearoa’s thriving dance landscape with Unitec.Highlights:Learn from Aotearoa’s Finest: Our teachers are not just educators—they are practicing professional dancers and choreographers who are leaders in their fields.Build Industry Connections: Forge meaningful relationships with industry professionals, opening doors to future job opportunities.Benefit from Esteemed Partnerships: Learn Street Dance from The Projekt Team, New Zealand’s premier Street Dance collective, and Haka Toi Aotearoa from the renowned Atamira Dance Company.Develop Your Artistic Voice: Create and choreograph your own work while refining your unique perspective.Receive Creative Mentorship: Enjoy three years of scaffolded support to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.Gain Industry Experience: Participate in a comprehensive third-year secondment programme, working with prestigious companies like The New Zealand Dance Company, Footnote NZ Dance, and Atamira Dance Company.Collaborate in Film Projects: Engage in significant dance film projects alongside Screen Arts students and faculty, blending creativity across disciplines.Perform Live: Take the stage in professional theatres, collaborating with accomplished choreographers to bring stunning performances to life.Collaborate Across Arts Disciplines: Share classes and experiences with actors, directors, writers, editors, and screen arts students, fostering a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment.
