WHITIREIA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY Ltd

Whitireia Performing Arts Company Ltd (WPAC) is owned and operated by Whitireia Polytechnic, with its premises at 36 Vivian Street (formally know as the Wellington Performing Arts Centre).

WPAC is a vibrant and exciting venue providing a home for a number of organisations involved with delivering the highest quality Performing Arts Programmes.

Whitireia Performing Arts is an internationally recognised and unique programme offering a degree (BAapA) in 4 dance genre NZ Contemporary, Samoan, Cook Island, and Maori.

New Zealand College of Performing Arts in association with Whitireia Polytechnic, offers a two year Diploma in Stage and Screen Arts and a one year Diploma in Applied Stage and Screen Arts (Advanced).

Another unique offering is the Two Year Diploma in Commercial Dance specialising in Jazz, Tap and Ballet, in addition to this there is a two year diploma in Musical Theatre and two 20 week preparatory courses in Screen Acting and Creative Arts and Therapies.

All the above mentioned programmes and courses are full time and qualify for Student Loans.

WPAC also offers a wide range of Community classes and Holiday programmes for all ages and ability.

We also hire studios to organisations who offer classes ranging from Martial Arts to Ceroc Dance.

When available studios are able to be hired to other outside organisations for theatre performances, rehearsals and workshops.