The Hagley Dance Company is a full-time dance course taught by leading New Zealand choreographers and dance professionals. It is aimed at students wishing to take their dance training to the next level and prepare for tertiary study.

The course focuses on technique, choreography and performance and includes training in contemporary dance, hip hop, ballet, jazz, yoga, anatomy, nutrition, dance history, and pilates.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Technique and practical study

• Including: Contemporary Dance, Partnering Skills, Musical Theatre, Ballet,
  Hip Hop, Theatre Skills, Improvisation, Physical Theatre, Pilates, Yoga,
  Fitness and Nutrition, Dance History

Choreography

• Gain skills in choreography by working with some of NZ’s best choreographers
• Choreograph your own solos, duets and group dances for the major productions which are performed to live audiences and gain national reviews

Performance and Industry Opportunities

• Real life performance: opportunities at private events, functions and venues such as the Art Gallery, Beat Box and the Isaac Theatre Royal
• Site specific – shows (check out ‘Theatreview’ online for past reviews)
• High Schools Tour – performance/workshop tour to Canterbury high schools
• Dancing Like the Stars – annual primary schools event performed at Isaac Theatre Royal
• Graduation Show – professionally choreographed show

CREDITS

• 22 Level 3 AS in Dance

7 Great Reasons to Choose HDC:

1. To transition towards a university degree or other tertiary study
2. To experience life as a full-time dancer and performer
3. To become a creative choreographer
4. To make new friends
5. To learn more about teamwork, commitment, professionalism and performance
6. To get fit, flexible and strong
7. To work with some of New Zealand’s best choreographers