Tag: New Students

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

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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

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.

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

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

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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