ABOUT US

Welcome to the New Zealand School of Dance

The New Zealand School of Dance is one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading tertiary dance institutions, designed to train the professional dancers of tomorrow.

Under the tutelage of an esteemed international faculty, the School offers a programme of technical and artistic excellence to meet the increasing choreographic demands of the 21st century.

 

CHOREOGRAPHIC SEASON 2010

Bookings are now open for the annual NZSD Choreographic Season. For more information and to book your seat, click here.

 

 

Find out more about:

Fulltime training at the School - Find out why NZSD graduates are sought after by dance companies all over the world.

Staff - Read about our internationally-recognised faculty.

Performances and events - Come see the dancers in action!

Image Gallery - production shots from Graduation and Choreographic performances.

Facilities and services - The custom-built premises at Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre are a dream to train in.

Winter School - This five-day intensive seminar for young dancers is the perfect way to experience the facilities and training at NZSD.

Junior Associates - Four weekends a year, our Junior Associates come from all over New Zealand to train at NZSD.

Regional Associates - An after-school programme for the most promising young dancers in the Wellington region.

Supporting NZSD - Help us forge the future of dance.

 

 

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The standard of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment from the faculty and administration of the New Zealand School of Dance is exemplary. This is fully reciprocated by the work ethic, energy and dedication from the focused, talented and energetic students in a working environment where the ethos is based on mutual respect.

Any parent of a students accepted to train at the School can feel confident that, on graduation, the young dancer will not only have received dance training of the highest standard but also have been prepared for a career as a professional dancer.

Garry Trinder and his excellent team are to be congratulated on their outstanding achievements ans on their tireless pursuit of excellence.

KATHRYN WADE

PRINCIPAL, OUTREACH PROGRAMME

The Royal Ballet School, London