OUR MISSION
Garry Trinder MNZM
Director’s Welcome
The School offers a unique training environment for the next generation of gifted young dancers. With world-class facilities, teaching staff and repertoire, we focus on preparing students for the demands of the dance world and their future place in it.
Precision cannot be acquired quickly and beauty does not come easily. If you are adaptable, open-minded and willing to work hard, the New Zealand School of Dance is the place for you.
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All of us at NZSD have been hopeful that the full-time auditions could go ahead
The health and well-being of all our students, supporters and staff remain at the forefront
The annual New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) Choreographic Season has been a highly anticipated
Thank-you to all the talented and enthusiastic participants of the School's inaugural Summer Intensive. We
Sir Tīmoti Karetū, New Zealand’s first Māori Language Commissioner and a respected exponent of the spoken and
2020 Performance Season From 18 - 28 November, 2020 the New Zealand School of Dance
Students' personal impressions of the School Watch as four of our current students share what
The New Zealand School of Dance Associates Programme identifies classical ballet and contemporary dance students
With regret, the New Zealand School of Dance 2020 Winter School has been cancelled due
The New Zealand School of Dance is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s leading dance training
New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 from Thursday 14 May The New Zealand
In response to the COVID-19 situation and in accordance with all government health and safety
Some truly inspiring words penned specially for the School by inspirational guest teacher and international
Following the latest annoucement from the Government to raise the Covid-19 Alert to Level 4,
We begin every year with a pōwhiri to welcome new students and staff to our
Heartfelt thanks to the supporters, students and staff of the New Zealand School of Dance.
The show is incredible. From musical choice to choreography to performance, it is a brilliant
Foundation members congratulate Eden Kew Patrons of the New Zealand School of Dance Foundation gathered
...The 3rd year contemporary students of the New Zealand School of Dance, perform with grace,
"But the dancing itself, which is primarily what we’re here for, is beautifully modulated and
The 2019 Alana Haines Australasian Awards (AHA Awards) were held over the Easter weekend, Thursday
The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) recently held a special event honouring the Inaugural
The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) and the Royal Academy of Dance's (RAD) Project
In 2018, we acknowledge Garry Trinder’s 20-year anniversary as Director of the New Zealand School
Building on a legacy of 50 years at the forefront of dance training in New
This year we celebrate 50 years since the School was established in 1967. Many people
The anniversary celebrations for the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD), previously known as the
Distinguished international performer, teacher and choreographer James O'Hara has accepted a full-time role at the
The Ballet Foundation of New Zealand has announced it will be providing support for the
To mark the School’s historic 50th anniversary in 2017 we will be publishing a collector’s
Six of our classical students recently enjoyed the privilege of touring with the Royal New
To launch the fundraising programme for the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) 50th anniversary
As New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) students graduate from an exceptionally successful year in
In 2017 the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) celebrates its 50th anniversary. Special events
New Zealand School of Dance students Connor Masseurs and Toa Paranihi epitomise what the School's
It takes 40 hours to make a tutu. Creating 18 of them - from 300
Contemporary Dance tutor and NZSD graduate Victoria Colombus, who we all know as Tor, has
The New Zealand School of Dance has published a new prospectus, which is available in
The New Zealand School of Dance has been formally recognised as the 'Official School of
Two students have graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance's aspirational Scholars programme into
Our 2014 students have been flying high this year, securing secondments, overseas experience, and contracts
The NZSD is thrilled to have reached the fundraising target to purchase a new piano
In July, NZSD graduate Luke Hanna will tutor young Māori and Pacific Island men in
The New Zealand School of Dance is delighted to welcome Turid Revfeim to the teaching
One of the dance world’s heroes, Li Cunxin, visited the NZSD in April to provide
NZSD final year contemporary dance students have set themselves a unique challenge to help raise
The New Zealand Festival 2014 sees the Premiere of a new full length dance work
Qi Huan, a leading dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, is joining the staff
Students from the New Zealand School of Dance are once again in demand with dance
Students in their third year of full-time study at the New Zealand School of Dance
New Zealand School of Dance students Law Lok Huen (Tirion) and Stefaan Morrow performed as
New Zealand School of Dance Director, Garry Trinder has been appointed a Member of the
Two New Zealand School of Dance students joined staff and students from seventeen other professional
Two of New Zealand's finest dancers Ursula Robb and Nadine Tyson are teaching at the
Artistic director of Queensland Ballet Li Cunxin, visited the New Zealand School of Dance in
The New Zealand School of Dance's role in nurturing New Zealand’s young dance talent has
Three ballet dancers studying at the New Zealand School of Dance have received prestigious scholarships
Darcey Bussell CBE, former Principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, London visited the New Zealand
Former Paul Taylor Dance Company member Richard Chen See was guest tutor at the New
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Latest News
- A long-awaited welcome: Australian and International Students Return to the New Zealand School of Dance
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, earlier this month, the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) welcomed back a handful of international and Australian students. This includes students from Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland as well as the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. With their return, the School is able to tap into a new … Continue reading A long-awaited welcome: Australian and International Students Return to the New Zealand School of Dance - Celebrating 25 Years of Leadership: Garry Trinder’s Journey
This year, Garry Trinder is celebrating 25 years of directing the New Zealand School of Dance. Garry’s impressive career began when he was 18, joining Scottish Ballet, as a dancer. In moving into management, he served six years as Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet & two years as Director of Dance for the Natal Performing Arts Council (NAPAC) in … Continue reading Celebrating 25 Years of Leadership: Garry Trinder’s Journey - Prix de Lausanne Announcement
NZSD Ballet Student Accepted to Compete at the Prix de Lausanne 2023 New Zealand School of Dance is proud to announce that Aidan Tully, a classical ballet student at the school, has been selected to take part in the 50th-anniversary edition of the Prix de Lausanne 2023. This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to Aidan’s hard work, dedication, … Continue reading Prix de Lausanne Announcement - NZSD is seeking a Classical Ballet TutorThe New Zealand School of Dance is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s leading dance training institutions, preparing students for professional careers in classical ballet and contemporary dance. We are seeking a creative, innovative and inspirational full-time Classical Ballet Tutor with a real passion for their area of expertise and a genuine interest in the young people in their care. This … Continue reading NZSD is seeking a Classical Ballet Tutor
