Tag: New Students

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.

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 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.

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