WCDPT offer three types of dance classes:

- Dancing into Wellbeing
- Movement for Wellbeing
- Open Contemporary Class

The trust runs regular classes in conjunction with The University of Waikato during semesters.
A regular block of summer classes are usually on offer in February.

For more information, find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/wcdpt 


Open Contemporary Dance Classes Summer 2026
9.15-10.30am in The Academy of Performing Arts on The University of Waikato campus.
Please arrive for class by 9.10am.

Six weeks of classes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from January 14 to February 19th.

Various professional teachers will share their own ‘open’ class for contemporary dancers age 15+ through to professional artists.

Classes are offered free by Waikato Contemporary Dance Projects Trust. With thanks to supporters Te Kura Toi School of Arts and WEL Energy Trust.

What does ‘Open Contemporary Dance’ mean?
1. Open, positive, inclusive atmosphere.
2. Open to professionals, students and community dancers aged 15+.
3. Open without booking so you can drop-in, but be early.
4. Open contemporary means teachers offer their own unique approaches, not syllabus, ‘lyrical’ or curriculum-based.
5. Open contemporary means floor work, body awareness, fundamentals, traveling, phrases and stretching, with lots of room for your own flair and spice!
6. Open means in-person, embodied learning in the moment, so no videos or online option.

Just come dance!