Dance at Waikato University

	Title of Institution	The University of Waikato

	Course Description	Undergraduate papers in Dance and Maori Performing Arts are available as supporting subjects to all students enrolled in a range of degrees. The undergraduate papers allow students to pursue their passion for movement and performance alongside other areas of tertiary study. The papers enhance students' core skills and allow them to develop as Dance and/or Maori Performing Arts scholars, teachers, performers, researchers and choreographers.
	Title of Qualification	Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies, Bachelor of Maori and Pacific Development or other degree Bachelor degree (Hons) Masters degree Doctor of Philosophy
	Duration of Qualification	Bachelor degree (3 years) Bachelor degree (Hons) (1 year) Masters degree (1 year) Doctor of Philosophy (3 years)
	Dance Pre-requisites	No specific Dance or Maori Performing Arts pre-requisites are required. Undergraduate degrees require 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework. www.waikato.ac.nz for more information
	Age at Entry	17 years +
	Papers offered	All papers have a practical focus, supported by theory and readings. Assessments focus on movement and performance, but also include some written work. Dance as a Leisure Activity (SPLS105B) Mahi Whakaari Hou: Contemporary Performing Arts (TIKA153A) Mahi Whakaari Tawhito: Traditional Performing Arts (TIKA154B) Choreographing Dance (SPLS208A) Dance, Community and Environment (SPLS214B) Toi Kori: The Art of Movement: Maori Song and Dance Theatre (TIKA253A) Kapa Haka: Noble Dances of the Maori (TIKA257B) Nga Mahi-a-Rehia: Leisure Pursuits of the Maori (TIKA357B) Dance Performance (SPLS308A) Directed Study (SPLS390A or B) Note: Separate curriculum dance modules and papers are also provided specifically to primary and secondary teacher trainees.
	Applications and Auditions	There are no auditions. Applications to www.waikato.ac.nz
	Dance enquiries	Dr Karen Barbour Department of Sport and Leisure Studies School of Education The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton Phone: (07) 838 4500 Email: karenb@waikato.ac.nz Website
	Maori Performing Arts enquiries	Terri Crawford Te Aka Tikanga School of Maori and Pacific Development The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton Phone: (07) 856 2889 Email: ripeka@waikato.ac.nz Website
	The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship	Inspiring excellence, all round development and leadership for creative and performing arts students at The University of Waikato. For students who excel academically and in sports or performing arts, who have the capability to lead, and who are either current tertiary students or school leavers www.waikato.ac.nz/hillary

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