The Bachelor of Dance provides an opportunity to pursue in-depth practical and theoretical understandings of the numerous fields associated with dance teaching
and practice.

Areas of study in the Bachelor of Dance degree include Dance Practice I to VI including ballet, jazz, modern and contemporary dance techniques. Choreographic theory
and practice as well as dance history is highlighted in Dance Studies I, II and III. Cultural Dance and Drama provide further depth to your dance studies. Students also learn Anatomy, Human Structure and Function, Nutrition, Psychology and dance research skills.

In the third year, as a part of Dance Co-operative I and II, students have the opportunity to gain work experience in a dance field or organisation of their choice. Co-operative
learning is more than work experience, it's a strategy for students to apply dance knowledge to practice, advancing dance skills through reflection and critical analysis.

Elective study options in the Bachelor of Dance programme enable students to specialise in related dance fields, such as Small Business Management,
English or other subjects, which are necessary for teaching at secondary schools.

Students interested in pursuing a career teaching dance based on the Arts Curriculum in New Zealand schools, are required to complete an additional one year Graduate
Diploma in Secondary Teaching after completing the three year Bachelor of Dance degree.

Duration:

Programme Starting Date:

Application Closing Date:

3 years full-time

February

26 November 2004
Applications will close after the above date if the programme is full. If there are still places available applications will remain open until 28th January 2007.
Please phone (09) 917 9735 or email debra.spinetto@aut.ac.nz to find out about availability of places.
Early application is advised to secure your place.

• NCEA: 42 Credits at Level 3 (or higher)
• 14 credits at level 3 (or higher) in each of two approved
  subjects and 14 credits at level 3 in no more than 2
  domains or 2 approved subjects
• 14 credits in Maths at Level 1 (or higher)
• 4 credits at Level 2 (or higher) in reading
• 4 credits at level 2 (or higher) in writing
  Cambridge International Exams (CIA)
• Minimum of Grade D in IGCSE Mathematics
• Minimum of Grade E in AS English Language or AS
  English Literature
• Minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff

Minimum of Grade D in at least 3 subjects equivalent to
these in the list approved for NZUEBS and NCEA at AS,
A2 or A Level

To view the approved subject list visit  www.aut.ac.nz

• Applicants who are 20 years and over will need to provide
  evidence of their ability to undertake this degree with a
  reasonable likelihood of success
• Applicants for whom English is a second language are
  required to have an overall 6.5 IELTS score (Academic
  module) or equivalent gained in the last 2 years
• Applicants will be required to audition, performing a dance
  or movement work of no less than three minutes, in person
  to a selection panel or on video for international students.
• Two references (one movement or dance related and one
  character related)

All applicants are interviewed.
All applicants are advised to supply a statement indicating why they would like to enter the programme (limit 1 A4 page) with their Application for Enrolment form.