Summer Intensive 2024

The New Zealand School of Dance is thrilled to announce the Summer Intensive 2024 for dancers aged 12 – 17 years. The programme, developed by leading dance educators in New Zealand, will give dancers a taste of what is taught at the School.

Summer Intensive 2024 dancers can expect:

  • Classes specialised in preferred dance form, where dancers will choose to join either the contemporary dance or classical ballet classes.
  • Daily technique and repertoire classes.
  • Daily complementary classes designed to develop technical and creative aspects of dance for classical ballet and contemporary dance.
  • Taught by NZSD faculty and both classical and contemporary guest tutors.

For more information and to register, follow this link: https://nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/training/summer-intensive/

Registrations close on Monday 4 December 2023.

 

 

Full-Time Auditions – Melbourne

Entry to the New Zealand School of Dance full-time programme is by audition only.

Auditions for the 2024 intake will be held digitally as well as in New Zealand and Australia.  Please register to attend either of these auditions by clicking the link below.

Auditions calendar:

Digital Audition – 11 September (Open only to applicants who are unable to travel due to current restrictions).

Wellington – Saturday 23 September. Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

Brisbane – Monday 25 September. Venue: QLD Ballet, 406 Montague Road, West End

Sydney – Wednesday 27 September. Venue: Sydney Dance Company (SDC), Wharf 4/5 Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW

Melbourne- Thursday 28 September. Venue: VCASS, 57 Miles Street, Southbank

AUDITIONS REGISTRATION

Full-Time Auditions – Sydney

Entry to the New Zealand School of Dance full-time programme is by audition only.

Auditions for the 2024 intake will be held digitally as well as in New Zealand and Australia.  Please register to attend either of these auditions by clicking the link below.

Auditions calendar:

Digital Audition – 11 September (Open only to applicants who are unable to travel due to current restrictions).

Wellington – Saturday 23 September. Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

Brisbane – Monday 25 September. Venue: QLD Ballet, 406 Montague Road, West End

Sydney – Wednesday 27 September. Venue: Sydney Dance Company (SDC), Wharf 4/5 Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW

Melbourne- Thursday 28 September. Venue: VCASS, 57 Miles Street, Southbank

AUDITIONS REGISTRATION

Full-Time Auditions – Brisbane

Entry to the New Zealand School of Dance full-time programme is by audition only.

Auditions for the 2024 intake will be held digitally as well as in New Zealand and Australia.  Please register to attend either of these auditions by clicking the link below.

Auditions calendar:

Digital Audition – 11 September (Open only to applicants who are unable to travel due to current restrictions).

Wellington – Saturday 23 September. Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

Brisbane – Monday 25 September. Venue: QLD Ballet, 406 Montague Road, West End

Sydney – Wednesday 27 September. Venue: Sydney Dance Company (SDC), Wharf 4/5 Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW

Melbourne- Thursday 28 September. Venue: VCASS, 57 Miles Street, Southbank

AUDITIONS REGISTRATION

Full-Time Auditions – Wellington

Entry to the New Zealand School of Dance full-time programme is by audition only.

Auditions for the 2024 intake will be held digitally as well as in New Zealand and Australia.  Please register to attend either of these auditions by clicking the link below.

Auditions calendar:

Digital Audition – 11 September (Open only to applicants who are unable to travel due to current restrictions).

Wellington – Saturday 23 September. Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

Brisbane – Monday 25 September. Venue: QLD Ballet, 406 Montague Road, West End

Sydney – Wednesday 27 September. Venue: Sydney Dance Company (SDC), Wharf 4/5 Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW

Melbourne- Thursday 28 September. Venue: VCASS, 57 Miles Street, Southbank

AUDITIONS REGISTRATION

Full-Time Auditions – Digital

Entry to the New Zealand School of Dance full-time programme is by audition only.

Auditions for the 2024 intake will be held digitally as well as in New Zealand and Australia.  Please register to attend either of these auditions by clicking the link below.

Auditions calendar:

Digital Audition – 11 September (Open only to applicants who are unable to travel due to current restrictions).

Wellington – Saturday 23 September. Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

Brisbane – Monday 25 September. Venue: QLD Ballet, 406 Montague Road, West End

Sydney – Wednesday 27 September. Venue: Sydney Dance Company (SDC), Wharf 4/5 Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point, NSW

Melbourne- Thursday 28 September. Venue: VCASS, 57 Miles Street, Southbank

AUDITIONS REGISTRATION

Performance Season (Contemporary Dance)

New Zealand School of Dance Celebrates 55 years of World Class Training.

The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) has played a significant role in shaping this country’s dance culture for more than half a century and its 55th Anniversary Performance Season programmes proudly reflect its achievements.

The season is an opportunity to witness the high calibre of students and the results of working with inspirational world-class tutors. Audiences at Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre will be treated to a comprehensive mix of contemporary dance and classical ballet featuring outstanding choreography from NZSD alumni and teachers. Performances will alternate throughout the season.

Contemporary Performances
17 November 19.30
19 November 19.30
22 November 19.30
24 November 19.30
26 November 19.30

Ticket Prices
Adult: $42
Senior / Student/ groups of 10+: $29
Children 12 and younger: $19

Venue
Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

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Performance Season (All Loughlan Prior Programme)

New Zealand School of Dance Celebrates 55 years of World Class Training.

The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) has played a significant role in shaping this country’s dance culture for more than half a century and its 55th Anniversary Performance Season programmes proudly reflect its achievements.

The season is an opportunity to witness the high calibre of students and the results of working with inspirational world-class tutors. Audiences at Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre will be treated to a comprehensive mix of contemporary dance and classical ballet featuring outstanding choreography from NZSD alumni and teachers. Performances will alternate throughout the season.

Classical Performances
16 November 19.30
18 November 19.30
20 November 14.00
23 November 19.30
25 November 19.30

Ticket Prices
Adult: $42
Senior / Student/ groups of 10+: $29
Children 12 and younger: $19

Venue
Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre

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Regional Performances – Southward Theatre

In this, our 55th anniversary year, the New Zealand School of Dance is thrilled to again be appearing at Southward Theatre from 4 – 6 November, with outstanding performances of both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The repertoire will feature exciting highlights and cutting-edge choreography.

Performances
4 Nov – 7.30pm
5 Nov – 1.30pm
5 Nov – 7.30pm
6 Nov – 1.30pm – CANCELLED

Ticket Prices
Adult: $25
Senior / Student/ groups of 10+: $19
Children 12 and younger: $15

Venue
Otaihanga Rd
Otaihanga, Paraparaumu

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Regional Performances – Whirinaki Whare Taonga

In this, our 55th anniversary year, the New Zealand School of Dance is thrilled to again be appearing at Whirinaki Whare Taonga from 20 – 22 October, with outstanding performances of both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The repertoire will feature exciting highlights and cutting-edge choreography.

Performances
20 Oct – 7.30pm
21 Oct – 7.30pm
22 Oct – 2.00pm
22 Oct – 7.30pm

Ticket Prices
Adult: $20
Children 12 and younger: $13.50*A booking fee will apply

Venue
Whirinaki Whare Taonga
836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt

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