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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

Scholars Programme Auditions

THE SCHOLARS PROGRAMME

Training for classical ballet students from the age of 10.  Selection is by audition and students participate in the programme alongside their regular dance training. The programme focuses on the principles of movement, incorporating the definitions of technique as required in ballet, while embracing musicality and artistry.

To join the programme, register by 4 September 2023 and attend the auditions on 16 September at Te Whaea, Wellington. (Auditions times to be confirmed)  An audition fee of $50 applies.

LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Audition times will be confirmed via email with further information.

Associates Auditions – Auckland

The Associates Programme identifies ballet and contemporary dance students who have the talent for a career in dance performance.

A tiered structure sees students aged 13 – 17 (Years 9 -12 at secondary school) progressing through the programme as Junior, Intermediate and Senior Associates.

For 2024, Associates travel from throughout the country to the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington for two weekends of tuition a year. In addition, one weekend in Term 1 will be held in Auckland and one weekend in Term 4 will be held in Christchurch. We are expecting the Associates to make a commitment to attending a minimum of three weekends out of the four.

Auckland Auditions
Auckland: Sunday, 10 September
Time TBC
Venue: Wellesley Studios, 113-115 Wellesley St, Auckland 1010

For more information about the programme and application process, click below.

How to Apply

Open Technique classes – AUCKLAND

The NZSD offers open technique classes in classical ballet and contemporary dance in conjunction with auditions for the Associate programme. Dancers are welcome to join the open classes, whether they are attending the Associate auditions or not.

Cost: $25.00 for one class, $45.00 for two.

Auckland, Wellesley Studios – Sunday 10th September 2023
Classical: 12.45 – 2.00pm
Contemporary: 2.15 – 3.30pm

Register

Associates Auditions – Wellington

The Associates Programme identifies ballet and contemporary dance students who have the talent for a career in dance performance.

A tiered structure sees students aged 13 – 17 (Years 9 -12 at secondary school) progressing through the programme as Junior, Intermediate and Senior Associates.

For 2024, Associates travel from throughout the country to the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington for two weekends of tuition a year. In addition, one weekend in Term 1 will be held in Auckland and one weekend in Term 4 will be held in Christchurch. We are expecting the Associates to make a commitment to attending a minimum of three weekends out of the four.

Wellington Auditions
Saturday 9 September
Time: 1.15pm
Venue: Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington 6021

For more information about the programme and application process, click below.

How to Apply

Associates Auditions – Christchurch

The Associates Programme identifies ballet and contemporary dance students who have the talent for a career in dance performance.

A tiered structure sees students aged 13 – 17 (Years 9 -12 at secondary school) progressing through the programme as Junior, Intermediate and Senior Associates.

For 2024, Associates travel from throughout the country to the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington for two weekends of tuition a year. In addition, one weekend in Term 1 will be held in Auckland and one weekend in Term 4 will be held in Christchurch. We are expecting the Associates to make a commitment to attending a minimum of three weekends out of the four.

Christchurch Auditions
Sunday 3 September.
Time: TBC
Venue: NASDA E Block, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch 8011

For more information about the programme and application process, click below.

How to Apply

Open Technique classes – CHRISTCHURCH

The NZSD offers open technique classes in classical ballet and contemporary dance in conjunction with auditions for the Associate programme. Dancers are welcome to join the open classes, whether they are attending the Associate auditions or not.

Cost: $25.00 for one class, $45.00 for two.

Christchurch, NASDA, Sunday 3rd September 2023 
Classical: 2.15pm – 3.30pm
Contemporary: 3.45pm – 5.00pm

Register

Pathways Talk – Livestream

Pathways Talk (Livestream)- 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. 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 join our LIVE PATHWAYS – an 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

Date: Wednesday, 5 July
Time: 6.15 PM – 7.15 PM

* You will receive the link to our live stream once you submit your registration. 

Register