This three-day recreational holiday programme is for dancers of all backgrounds and levels of ability. Expect workshops in contemporary dance, hip-hop, improvisation and creative composition that will keep you moving in new and innovative ways.
Enhance is facilitated by NZSD and supported by leading Hip Hop and contemporary dance artists.
Discover new skills, refine movements and explore ideas!
Thu 13 – Sat 15 April 2023 – 10am – 3.30pm Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Centre, Wellington
A non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 applies.
The New Zealand School of Dance is excited to present our Summer Intensive 2023 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 2023 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
PLEASE NOTE – We have reached capacity for the senior classical class.
There are still spaces available in the junior and intermediate classical classes and in both contemporary levels.
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
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
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
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
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. 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, online 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
What to expect from full-time dance training at NZSD
The audition process and
What we are looking for at the audition
Please register below. You will receive your access to the online Pathways Talk after submitting your application.
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. 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
What to expect from full-time dance training at NZSD
The audition process and
What we are looking for at the audition
All are 1 hour long
Maximum 2 seats per booking – If you require more, please contact us.
Wellington
Date: Wednesday 13 July
Time: 18.15pm
Venue: Te Whaea Theatre
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: 11 – 15 July, 2022 Where: Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre, Wellington
Registrations for Winter School will open shortly, please follow our social media accounts for updates.
What others have had to say about Winter School:
Photographs by Julia Forsyth
“We gained a lot of new knowledge and came away feeling more inspired than ever.”
“Thank you for providing such an extensive learning opportunity for aspiring dancers and teachers!”
“My daughter just had an amazing week at winter school and was so worth the trip from Gisborne, she is still buzzing!”
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 at 11.59pm NZST.
