Dance Studies students share a moment before a performance.

Dance Studies Programme

Move your body, move your thinking. We are an internationally-recognised centre for dance research and practice, with a focus on the arts and community development.

Discover what 'Move your thinking' means for the Dance Studies Programme.

Mō mātou | About us
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Learn through, in and about dance in our range of taught and research programmes.

Hōpara hōtaka | Explore programmes

Where movement speaks louder than words

For Joshua, movement is a way of communicating the stories, ideas and emotions that mean the most to him.

Our staff are award-winning researchers, choreographers and educators.

Whakapā mai | Contact us
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Current students and Dance Studies graduates share their personal journeys.

Pānui ināianei | Read now

Staff and students explore the impact of dance and the arts around the world.

Kia kitea ināianei | View now
Dance Studies students on a field trip in Suzhou, China

Find out about our networks with industry associations, professionals and events, plus our international links and exchanges.

Ki te hōpara | Explore now

Explore the courses you can enrol into for your degree.

Tūhuratia | Discover now

Explore the specialised creative spaces available for Dance Studies students.

Te ao ki konei | On campus
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Find out more about our courses, life at university, accommodation and more.

Tēnā tirohia | Check it out
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Life in the Dance Studies Programme is documented by students and staff on our dedicated Instagram channel.

Whāia mātou | Follow us