DANCE (Dance Studies)
Stage I
DANCE 101G - Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes (15 pts)π³
To develop an understanding of our moving bodies through movement awareness, dance improvisation, choreography and creative and analytic writing. Students will undertake both theoretical and practical classes focusing on a range of practices that dancers and movement practitioners use to facilitate kinaesthetic awareness, experimentation, communication and choreography. Students will explore somatic theory and practice, improvisation scores, choreography and dance analysis. DANCE 101G not available for BDanceSt. Design
DANCE 107 - Dance History and Contexts (15 pts)π³
Study of the historical development in western theatre dance from the nineteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century.
DANCE 110 - Contemporary Dance and Choreography 1 (15 pts)π³
A study of contemporary dance practices through the choreography, creative facilitation and techniques of contemporary dance makers. For BDanceSt students only.
DANCE 112 - Dance Kinesiology (15 pts)π³
Introduction to physiological and kinesiological analysis of dance movements. The study of skeletal alignment, muscular balance and mechanical efficiency.
DANCE 120 - Dance Vocabulary I (15 pts)π³
Introducing the study of diverse dance vocabulary including ballet, contemporary dance and the field of somatics. Students will examine specific technical requirements of identified dance vocabulary.
DANCE 121 - Dance Technique (15 pts)π³
Continuation of work undertaken in DANCE 120 with exploration of skills, repertoire, and merging dance styles.
DANCE 131 - Dance Education (15 pts)π³
The study of dance education practice and theory that shapes teaching and learning of dance in school and community contexts. Note: this course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.
Stage II
DANCE 200 - Dance and Culture (15 pts)π³
Examines the interrelationship between dance and wider political and cultural movements through practical dance classes and theoretical investigations into diverse cultural environments around the world. Students physically and theoretically engage in the study of various dance forms such as Tango, Salsa, Dabkeh, traditional Chinese dance and Bharata Natyam.
DANCE 201 - Dance and Interdisciplinarity (15 pts)π³
Building integrated connections with other arts disciplines such as music, literature, art.
DANCE 207 - Choreography and Performance (15 pts)π³
Focuses on the development and consolidation of choreographic and performance skills.
DANCE 210 - Contemporary Dance and Choreography 2 (15 pts)π³
Study of contemporary choreography practice and theory. Students create choreography that may be shared through film and/or live performances.
DANCE 211 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
DANCE 212 - New Zealand Dance Contexts and History (15 pts)π³
Emphasis is on the socio-historical developments of dance in the twentieth century. Choreographers, dancers, designers and composers who have created, influenced and shaped dance in New Zealand will be studied via lectures, videos, scores, and reconstructions.
DANCE 215 - Special Topic: Styles and Techniques: Street Dance and (15 pts)π³
Jazz
DANCE 216 - Indigenous Dance: Aotearoa and Te-Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa (15 pts)π³
Develops knowledge of foundational creative dance praxis pertaining to the Contexts of Aotearoa and Moana-Nui- a-Kiwa. Explores cultural and kinaesthetic expressions, traditions, protocols and artistsβ elements in relation to indigenous concepts and methodologies of dance practices.
DANCE 220 - Dance Vocabulary II (15 pts)π³
Exploring and analysing contemporary dance practices and techniques. Movement skills and performance skills will be developed integrating personal movement with techniques.
DANCE 222 - Safe Dance Practices (15 pts)π³
Establishing the theory and practice of safe dance practices within education, performance and health related contexts. Anatomy, kinesiology and dance conditioning methodologies will be studied in relation to dance practice.
DANCE 231 - Community Dance (15 pts)π³
Entering diverse community settings and teaching and learning dance; analysing the roles and functions of dance in your own and othersβ communities. Note: this course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.
DANCE 250 - Special Topic: Social Dance (15 pts)π³
Stage III
DANCE 300 - Dance Project (15 pts)π³
Resident/Guest Artist project that gives students an intensive experience of a particular choreographic vocabulary and repertoire. Not available to BA students.
DANCE 301 - Dance and Improvisation (15 pts)π³
Developing an embodied personal practice, and understanding of the theory and practice of contact improvisation and its influence in dance, education and community contexts.
DANCE 302 - Dance in Aotearoa New Zealand (15 pts)π³
An examination of dance in New Zealand including MΔori, Pacific Island, European, and Asian influences. Emphasis will be on developments during the twentieth century of traditional form into contemporary practice, indigenous forms in NZ society, the developments in ballet, contemporary and popular dance.
DANCE 310 - Contemporary Dance and Choreography 3 (15 pts)π³
The study of contemporary dance practices through the choreography and techniques of contemporary dance makers.
DANCE 312 - Dance Production (15 pts)π³
Dance works are choreographed on the students by leading dance professionals in their chosen genre, resulting in a dance production. Not available to BA students.
DANCE 314 - Dance and Technology (15 pts)π³
Project based study of the interaction between technology and Education 718 and dance. Including hands-on practice with video, digital photography and the study of dance for film.
DANCE 315 - Dance Composition (15 pts)π³
Studio based course developing improvisational and compositional skills. Choreographic principles are studied as guidelines for structure and design in movement.
DANCE 316 - He mana Motuhake o te-Moana-Nui-a-kiwa: (15 pts)π³
Contemporary Indigenous Dance Explores the artistic relationality of VΔ and Whakapapa through indigenous dance praxis. Storytelling through complex choreographic methodological and theoretical concepts will navigate the importance of people to place. Offers an insight into distinct Oceania values as it pertains to the Creative Arts in Aotearoa and wider te-moana-nui- a-kiwa.
DANCE 320 - Dance Vocabulary III (15 pts)π³
Refining and deepening dance practices and pedagogy strategies specific to contemporary dance. Choreographic research methods are introduced with emphasis upon articulating key questions and processes for problem solving.
DANCE 322 - Professional Practices (15 pts)π³
Developing skills and knowledge in planning and managing for careers in the diverse dance professions. Students will develop arts management and financial business skills, such as learning to write grant applications, CVs and personal plans that relate to employment and funding issues.
DANCE 331 - Dance Education Research (15 pts)π³
Analysis of dance teaching and learning philosophies, issues and theories as they are translated from texts and curriculum into classroom and community practice. This course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.
DANCE 350 - Special Topic: Indigenous Contemporary Dance o te (15 pts)π³
Moana Nui a Kiwa
DANCE 351 - Special Topic: Advanced Performance (15 pts)π³
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
DANCE 720 - Choreography and Performance Research (30 pts)π³
Investigates choreographic practice and dance creation as a location for artistic production and academic research. Students will reflect on their own choreographic and performance practice through studio-based activities, while examining choreographic and performance theory.
DANCE 722 - Dance in Community and Education Research (30 pts)π³
Examines issues and philosophies critical to the development of dance education in formal and informal contexts in New Zealand and internationally. Personal pedagogical practices are reviewed and dominant discourses critiqued.
DANCE 724 - Research Methods and Critical Analysis in Dance Studies (30 pts)π³
Examines diverse qualitative research methods, critical theory and research ethics. Through practical investigations students will source and critically review literature relevant to their personal research directions.
DANCE 730 - Dance Intensive (30 pts)π³
Advanced practice in the physicality and creation of dance.
DANCE 761 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
DANCE 764 - Special Topic (15 pts)π³
DANCE 770 - Dance Project (30 pts)π³
DANCE 772 - Dance Therapy, Theory and Practice I (15 pts)π³
Students will develop their knowledge of dance therapy through theoretical and practical approaches to understanding the conceptual and theoretical foundations that underpin concepts of therapy, well-being, therapist/ client relationships and clinical health care systems.
DANCE 773 - Dance Therapy, Theory and Practice II (15 pts)π³
Builds on DANCE 772. Focuses on deepening theoretical and practical understanding of the needs of a variety of client populations in regard to different ages, issues and settings, in individual and group work.
DANCE 774 - Psychology in Dance Movement Therapy (15 pts)π³
Focuses on fundamental skills required for professional clinical settings, including counselling and psychological theories and practice including accurate observation and listening techniques, development of the individual and group therapeutic relationship. Key areas covered include abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, group process and advanced counselling skills.
DANCE 775 - Therapeutic Modalities of DMT (30 pts)π³
Practicums in dance therapy contexts are supervised by experienced dance therapists. Students will extend their real world knowledge and develop their experience in observing, reporting and facilitating dance movement therapy.
DANCE 776 - Awareness and Analysis in DMT (15 pts)π³
Anatomy and kinesiology will involve the study of the structures and systems of the body through both somatic and scientific approaches. Movement observation involves and Education 719 developing key diagnostic and reporting tools in dance movement therapy.
DANCE 777A - (15 pts)π³
DANCE 777B - Practicum in Dance Movement Therapy (15 pts)π³
Advanced practicum placements in dance therapy settings are supervised by experienced dance therapists. Students will extend their practical knowledge and develop their experience in observing, reporting and facilitating dance movement therapy at a professional level.
DANCE 791 - Research Project - Level 9 (30 pts)π³
DANCE 792A - (30 pts)π³
DANCE 792B - Thesis - Level 9 (60 pts)π³
DANCE 795A - (60 pts)π³
DANCE 795B - Thesis in Community Dance - Level 9 (60 pts)π³
An independent research study focused on a topic associated with community dance.