Daniel Cooper
Contemporary Tutor
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Daniel trained at The New Zealand School of Dance and graduated in 2001. After graduating he understudied and danced in Douglas Wright’s 2002 season of ‘Inland’ then went on to dance with Black Grace Dance Company for the next four years. During his time with Black Grace Daniel performed at festivals and in theatres around the world including the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and a month season off Broadway. He was honored to create work on the company and in 2006 was commissioned by Black Grace to make a new work for their triple bill 'Black Grace and Friends'.
Since then, Daniel has had the opportunity to choreograph for television (Stars in their Eyes, Montana Sunday Theatre "Life's a Riot") and is currently Assistant Choreographer for the World Of Wearableart show. Daniel also has the privilege of being Rehearsal Director for two of New Zealand's leading contemporary dance companies, Okareka Dance Company and Atamira Dance Company as well as being a Dance Educator for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. In the field of education, Daniel has the pleasure to teach young people of all ages and levels nationwide, as well as facilitate events such as masterclasses, ballet for boys and theatre events for the public. He also enjoys teaching professional level classes for IndependANCE, Atatmira Dance Company, Raising the Barre, Okareka Dance Company, WOW and Unitec. |