Tag: Classical Ballet

Pathways Talk – Wellington (+ Livestream)

Pathways Talk in Wellington – All about studying at NZSD 

New Zealand School of Dance is a national institution, official School of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and centre of excellence for pre-professional dance training in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The School remains committed to providing outstanding dance education and developing well-rounded dancers who can succeed at the highest level.

Those interested in full-time study at the New Zealand School of Dance are invited to attend PATHWAYS – a FREE, informal information-sharing talk hosted by NZSD Director, Garry Trinder and other senior faculty members, who will answer your questions about:

  • The various programmes offered at NZSD, including our Scholars and Associate Programmes
  • What to expect from full-time dance training at NZSD
  • The audition process
  • What we are looking for at the audition

This Pathways Talk will be live streamed for those unable to attend. When completing the form, make sure you select the live stream option. We will send the link to your email closer to the date.

Pathways Talk in Wellington
Date: Wednesday, 10 July
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue: Te Whaea: National Dane & Drama Centre

* Please try to book a Pathways Talk session that is close to your hometown in order to avoid overbooking one specific location.
Maximum 2 seats per booking – If you require more, please contact us.

Read more and register

Photo credit: NZSD classical ballet students Gabriella Hawke & Angus O’Connell. Photo by Stephen A’Court.

Winter School 2024

New Zealand School of Dance Winter School has been an annual fixture in the School’s calendar for forty-plus years. This five-day course, offering intensive tuition in classical ballet and contemporary dance, is held in the first week of the winter school holidays. The programme offers young dancers the opportunity to learn from the School’s esteemed faculty of tutors alongside foremost national and international guest teachers. All participants are exposed to diverse new challenges, with classes in classical, contemporary and allied dance styles. Senior dancers attend additional repertoire classes in their favoured form of dance: either ballet or contemporary. Winter School is suitable for students working at the equivalent of RAD Grade 5 up to Solo Seal.

When: 8 – 12 July 2023  Where: Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre, Wellington

Read more about Winter School 2024

Registrations for Winter School will open on Thursday 4 April. 

 

Pathways Talk – Auckland

Pathways Talk in Auckland – All about studying at NZSD 

New Zealand School of Dance is a national institution, official School of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and centre of excellence for pre-professional dance training in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The School remains committed to providing outstanding dance education and developing well-rounded dancers who can succeed at the highest level.

Those interested in full-time study at the New Zealand School of Dance are invited to attend PATHWAYS – a FREE, informal information-sharing talk hosted by NZSD Director, Garry Trinder and other senior faculty members, who will answer your questions about:

  • The various programmes offered at NZSD, including our Scholars and Associate Programmes
  • What to expect from full-time dance training at NZSD
  • The audition process
  • What we are looking for at the audition

Pathways Talk in Auckland
Date: Sunday, 26 May
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Parnell Conference Centre, Victoria Room

* Please try to book a Pathways Talk session that is close to your hometown in order to avoid overbooking one specific location.
Maximum 2 seats per booking – If you require more, please contact us.

Read more and register

Photo credit: NZSD classical ballet students Gabriella Hawke & Angus O’Connell. Photo by Stephen A’Court.

Pathways Talk – Christchurch

Pathways Talk in Christchurch – All about studying at NZSD 

New Zealand School of Dance is a national institution, official School of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and centre of excellence for pre-professional dance training in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. The School remains committed to providing outstanding dance education and developing well-rounded dancers who can succeed at the highest level.

Those interested in full-time study at the New Zealand School of Dance are invited to attend PATHWAYS – a FREE, informal information-sharing talk hosted by NZSD Director, Garry Trinder and other senior faculty members, who will answer your questions about:

  • The various programmes offered at NZSD, including our Scholars and Associate Programmes
  • What to expect from full-time dance training at NZSD
  • The audition process
  • What we are looking for at the audition

Pathways Talk in Christchurch
Date: Sunday, 12 May
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: NASDA, Performance Studio

* Please try to book a Pathways Talk session that is close to your hometown in order to avoid overbooking one specific location.
Maximum 2 seats per booking – If you require more, please contact us.

Read more and register

Photo credit: NZSD classical ballet students Gabriella Hawke & Angus O’Connell. Photo by Stephen A’Court.

Pointes of View

These quarterly conversations look beneath dance’s performance veneer and consider topical, thought-provoking issues confronting the dance world today.
Join us for an evening of lively discussion as we explore the role of the arts critic. This thought-provoking event asks us to consider what we seek from a review, be this as an arts patron or creative artist.

We are thrilled that the host for POINTES OF VIEW is renowned broadcaster Eva Radich, who was presenter and producer of RNZ Concert’s daily arts news programme, Upbeat.

Date and time: Wednesday 3 April at 6.30pm – 7.15pm
Venue: Te Whaea – National Dance and Drama Centre
Seating: General Admission (booking is essential)
Cost: Koha
Parking is available on site

 

 

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.

 

 

Performance Season (Te Whaea Theatre)

NZSD Performance Season 2023 @ Te Whaea Theatre

Dates and Times
Tuesday 28 November 19.30pm (Classical ballet programme)
Wednesday 29 November 19.30pm (Contemporary dance programme) – SOLD OUT
Thursday 30 November 19.30pm (Classical ballet programme)
Friday 1 December 19.30pm (Contemporary dance programme) – SOLD OUT
Saturday 2 December 2pm (Contemporary dance programme) – Few tickets left
Saturday 2 December 19.30pm (Classical ballet programme) – SOLD OUT

Ticket Prices
Adult: $42.00
Senior / Student/ groups of 10+: $29.00
Children 12 and younger: $19.00

Venue
Te Whaea Theatre, Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre.
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown

Classical ballet programme – BOOKING
Contemporary dance programme – BOOKING

Performance Season (Southward Theatre)

NZSD Performance Season @ Southward Theatre

Dates and Times
Thursday 16 November 19.30pm (Classical ballet programme)
Friday 17 November 19.30pm (Contemporary dance programme)
Saturday 18 November 13.30pm (Classical ballet programme)
Saturday 18 November 19.30pm (Contemporary dance programme

Ticket Prices
Adult: $35.00
Senior / Student/ groups of 10+: $25.00
Children 12 and younger: $19.00

Venue
Southward Theatre, Otaihanga Rd, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu

Classical ballet programme – BOOKING
Contemporary dance programme – BOOKING

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