AUCKLAND
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Apollo Theatre SchoolOffers two NZQA approved and accredited courses: the one year Certificate in Preparatory Dance or the two year Diploma in Musical Theatre. Students can also gain teaching qualifications by opting to study the AJDA Jazz Teaching Certificates as part of the Diploma in Musical Theatre. |
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AUT UniversityOffers a Bachelor of Dance degree, with practical and theoretical underpinnings. |
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National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, University of AucklandOffers courses in architecture, urban planning and design, dance, fine arts, visual arts and music. |
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Performing Arts School of New ZealandSpecialises in short courses in the performing arts for all ages, with classes in theatre, dance and body knowledge, with both a recreational and career focus. |
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Unitec School of Performing and Screen ArtsOffers a range of courses in acting, contemporary dance, directing, writing, technology and music. |
HAMILTON
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University of WaikatoOffers undergraduate papers in Dance and Māori Performing Arts as supporting subjects to all students enrolled in a range of degrees. The papers enhance students’ core skills and allow them to develop as Dance and/or Māori Performing Arts scholars, teachers, performers, researchers and choreographers. |
PALMERSTON NORTH
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UCOLUCOL’s Level 4 Certificate in Performing Arts provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in acting, dance, singing, musical theatre, voice and acting for camera. |
WELLINGTON
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New Zealand School of DanceNew Zealand’s national school for dance, with two-year and three-year intensive training programmes in classical ballet and contemporary dance for students from all over the world between the ages of 16 and 19. |
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Wellington Performing Arts Centre (WPAC)Full-time and professional part-time courses in acting and dance, as well as community classes for adults and children. |
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Whitireia Community PolytechnicOffers courses in visual arts, design and multimedia, dance, acting, music, photography, creative writing, journalism, publishing, Māori arts and design, English language, floristry and jewellery. |
CHRISTCHURCH
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National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA)Offers courses in acting, singing, dance/movement, voice, musicianship, theory and cultural studies. |
DUNEDIN
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University of Otago Dance StudiesOffers students the opportunity to develop academic and research skills in Dance Studies through undergraduate and postgraduate courses while also promoting dance artistry and choreography. |
