Private Training Establishment
New Zealand School of DanceThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Graduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Apr 2023
Campus
New Zealand School of Dance
This Level 7 Diploma offers students a range of diverse experiences both within the school and externally.
Secondments and professional placements are an important part of the final year of training, providing the opportunity for students to work with a dance company for up to twelve weeks of term time. Dancers gain industry knowledge and contacts through these secondments, which often lead to professional contracts.
In recent years NZSD students have seconded to professional companies and choreographers such as Australian Dance Theatre, Royal New Zealand Ballet, Leigh Warren and Dancers, West Australian Ballet, Daniel Belton and Good Company, Dancenorth, Tasdance, Singapore Dance Theatre, The New Zealand Dance Company, Footnote, Java Dance Company, Shaun Parker & Company, Sarah Foster, Expressions, Sydney Dance Company and Queensland Ballet.
Partner Schools
Classical students in their third year may have opportunities to train at other dance institutions for several weeks. New Zealand School of Dance partner schools include:
These visiting programmes allow students to experience different teaching methodologies, enjoy a fresh environment and extend their professional network.
Students have the opportunity to perform in the School's Graduation Season, and contemporary students to create their own choreography for the Choreographic Season. As part of this season, students collaborate with lighting designers, costume designers, production and stage managers from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Throughout the third year, all students maintain their studies in classical and contemporary technique and learn a diverse range of repertoire in readiness for the industry. They also receive advice on career planning.
Practical and theoretical classes are regularly reviewed through formal and informal assessments. Promotion into the third year of training is based on achievement.
Entry into the third year of the School is not automatic but is based on achievement and commitment demonstrated throughout first and second year.
Students must have completed the Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Dance before enrolling in this Level 7 Diploma in Dance Performance, one additional year of study.
Students are usually 16 to 18 years old when entering the full-time course. Exceptions may be made during the audition process.
Students are required to understand conversational English. Students who have a level of English lower than B1 of the CEFR must undertake an English language course before arriving at the School.
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