June 2023
Choreographic Season 2023
Click Here to book your tickets The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is proud to present this year's choreographic season, titled Axis. The season celebrates the students’ creative process and offers an insight into the development of their choreographic skills. This year's choreographic season promises to be a dynamic and eclectic showcase of contemporary dance. "Axis" is a collection of eight short pieces combined to create a full-length work, allowing students to showcase their talents and perspectives. Axis will…
Find out more »Contemporary Intensive Programme – Wellington
The Wellington CIP - Saturday, 24 June @ Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre - 9am - 4pm Cost: $150.00 - Includes one ticket to NZSD’s Choreographic Season on Sunday, 25th June For dancers aged 15 – 18 years, with a sound knowledge of contemporary dance and interest in dance as a career. The contemporary intensive programme is for dancers who wish to: Establish a solid technical foundation Learn key aspects of the contemporary discipline, such as improvisation, contact,…
Find out more »July 2023
Winter School 2023
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…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Pathways Talk – Wellington
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. 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…
Find out more »September 2023
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…
Find out more »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
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »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
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