Support the professional dancers of tomorrow
Building on a legacy of 50 years at the forefront of dance training in New Zealand, the New Zealand School of Dance Foundation supports the vision of lifting up the dancers of tomorrow.
With your help the Foundation will ensure that exceptionally talented students can make the most of their potential as dancers.
The Foundation will provide on-going financial support to:
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Alleviate student hardship
The Foundation’s primary objective is to provide scholarships to ensure that exceptionally talented students have access to training regardless of their financial situation.
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Support outreach programmes
To continue growing and supporting outstanding dancers, the School must meaningfully engage and connect with diverse communities. Outreach programmes identify and recognise budding talent and provide achievable pathways to world-class training.
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Build on our impressive facilities
Providing high quality and safe environments for student training.
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Cultivate exciting opportunities for students
Provide platforms for students to engage with and learn from New Zealand and international luminaries.
NZSD Foundation Inaugural Patrons
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Gifts $10,000+ We acknowledge: |
Gifts $5,000+ We acknowledge: |
Gifts $1,000+ We acknowledge:
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How you can become a part of the NZSD Foundation
If you would like to discuss supporting the New Zealand School of Dance Foundation, please email Elizabeth Isaacs, Development & Fundraising or phone: +64 4 381 9224
The New Zealand School of Dance Foundation is a registered charity CC54821 and donations qualify for a tax credit.
Photos of the Inaugural Patrons of the New Zealand School of Dance Foundation
Photos by Edgeline Photography
NZSD Foundation board
Andrew Stewart (Chair), Denis Kirkcaldie, Garry Trinder (ex officio)