September 2020
Tools for Teachers: Dance Educators Seminar
TEACHER'S SEMINAR SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMER, 2020 | $100 per person | Limited Space - Book Early Information Pack Register Here NZSD is pleased to offer you our first Tools for Teachers Seminar. This non-syllabus based seminar is open to dance educators from all teaching backgrounds and affiliations. Presented by two of New Zealand’s foremost dance teachers: Sarah Fitzsimons and Turid Revfeim, who will share specific methods they use in class with their own students, along with simple strengthening and aligning…
Find out more »November 2020
There & Then | Here & Now
Presenting iconic classical ballet repertoire and exciting new contemporary dance works in an intimate studio setting. The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) presents Then & There | Here & Now: an eclectic programme celebrating the creativity, talent and resilience of the School’s students and tutors in an informal and relaxed setting. Then & There is a collection of quintessential classical ballet repertoire including the iconic La Sylphide – Act II. Here & Now is a presentation of enthralling contemporary…
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HOLODECK: Mixed reality performance
An intersection of live dance theatre and digital entertainment Part of the Wellington "What if the City was a Theatre?" festival. NZSD contemporary dance students collaborate with filmmaker Ed Davis (Lucidtripper.com) to bring you HOLODECK - a mixed reality performance combining live, huge LED walls and game engines Together they create a series of short ensemble pieces exploring alternate realities and the wonders of virtual production projected via huge LED walls that are like standing in Star Trek's “Holodeck” Where:…
Find out more »June 2021
A morning with Harrison James & Ben Rudisin
Observe Ben Rudisin & Harrison James teach the classical ballet students of the New Zealand School of Dance $20 per person | General Admission NZSD offers an intimate experience watching Ben Rudisin teaching the 1st Year classical ballet students, while concurrently, Harrison James will teach the 2nd and 3rd Year classical ballet students. This will be followed by tea and a Q&A, with NZSD Director Garry Trinder interviewing Ben and James on their journeys in dance. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10.00…
Find out more »Open Rehearsal Auckland
Open rehearsal with NZSD Director Garry Trinder NZSD is delighted to invite young dancers and dance teachers to join us at Wellesley Studios to observe NZSD classical ballet students in rehearsal with School Director Garry Trinder. The students, Louise Camelbeke and Zachary Healy, will be rehearsing the pas de deux from Concerto, choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMillan and will be accompanied by pianist Phillip O'Malley. Enjoy ample Q&A time at the end of the rehearsal. Register for open rehearsal Space…
Find out more »July 2021
Wellington Pathways: Information sharing on studying at NZSD
A series of informal talks for young dancers interested in the pathway to full-time study at the New Zealand School of Dance. NZSD faculty provide insights from the School’s perspective and answer questions on: The programmes at NZSD What to expect from full-time dance training How to apply What it takes to audition successfully As a national institution and the Official School of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the New Zealand School of Dance remains committed to providing exceptional dance…
Find out more »Tū Ignite
Hip hop and contemporary dance holiday programme | $250 Calling all wahine and tane aged 14 - 18! We're excited to announce our very first Tū Ignite programme. This four-day recreational holiday programme is for dancers of all backgrounds and levels of ability. Expect workshops in contemporary dance, hip-hop and more that will keep you moving in new and innovative ways. Tū Ignite teachers include New Zealand School of Dance tutors, guest teachers from The Company NZ in Wellington and other…
Find out more »May 2022
Solo Season 2022
FOR BY FOUR Four mould breaking New Zealand choreographers, four innovative solos, four current contemporary dance students. NZSD Solo Season 2022 runs from 25 May to 28 May. Bookings via bats.co.nz For by Four offers a unique glimpse at how New Zealand's contemporary dance future is evolving. Four choreographers have been paired up with four graduating contemporary dance students to create new works. “FORGING NEW PATHS, 'FOR BY FOUR' PROMISES FLAWLESS ARTISTRY AND ORIGINAL MATERIAL IN FOUR SOLOS, FROM INDEPENDENT THINKING…
Find out more »July 2022
Associate Auditions
The New Zealand School of Dance Associates Programme identifies classical ballet and contemporary dance students from all over New Zealand who have a talent for a career in dance performance. Students aged 13 – 16 are chosen by audition, ensuring those with aptitude can take class with similarly talented dancers. City Venue Date Wellington Te Whaea 17 September 2022 Auckland Wellesley Studios 18 September 2022 Christchurch NASDA 2 October 2022 Applications are now open and close on Friday 26 August 2022…
Find out more »Solos Evening 2022
Our 2nd and 3rd Year Classical students will performing a range of solo pieces. These solos were pieces they had studied and prepared for their school assessments and this Solos Evening gives the students an opportunity to showcase their work. Entry is by koha/donation and no booking is required Photo Credit: NZSD 3rd Yr Classical Ballet Student - Danielle Taylor. Photo by Stephen A'Court
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