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.

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.

Associates Auditions – Auckland

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

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.

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.

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. 

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