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Aspirational Programmes for Young Dancers Re-Launched

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 7:34 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

Media Release: Aspirational Programmes for Young Dancers Re-Launched The New Zealand School of Dance is well known as the tertiary institution of choice for dancers wishing to train full-time towards a career in ballet or contemporary dance. As the school ... More >>

INSIGHT Studio Performances at the N Z School of Dance

Monday, 18 June 2012, 2:42 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

INSIGHT Studio Performances 26 - 28 June 2012 New Zealand School of Dance Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington One-hour studio performances of classical ballet and contemporary dance, performed by students ... More >>

Top Dance Students Receive US Scholarships

Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 3:33 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

Three ballet dancers studying at the New Zealand School of Dance have received prestigious scholarships to some of America's foremost dance institutions. Ruth Austin, Cauê Frias and Christopher Gerty, all eighteen years-old, will spend the northern hemisphere ... More >>

International Ballet Star to Visit New Zealand

Thursday, 3 May 2012, 6:27 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

One of the world’s leading ballet stars, Darcey Bussell, is to visit New Zealand in June at the invitation of the New Zealand School of Dance and the Royal Academy of Dance. She will attend two events during her short visit, a fundraising dinner ... More >>

New Choreographers Communicate through Movement

Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 5:09 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

The New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season titled 'On the Other Hand' introduces new choreographers and ten new works of contemporary dance to the stage. More >>

New Zealand School of Dance Celebrates 45 Years

Monday, 26 March 2012, 1:55 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

In 2012 the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) marks its 45th anniversary. Established in 1967 to provide professional training for dancers in New Zealand, the school now has graduates dancing with ballet and contemporary dance companies around the world. ... More >>

NZ School of Dance Graduation Season Performances 2011

Thursday, 27 October 2011, 1:03 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

November in Wellington sees the return of the highly popular New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season. Showcasing the graduating students of New Zealand’s pre-eminent dance training institution, these performances of ballet classics and newly-created ... More >>

New Zealand School Of Dance On Stage In Auckland

Thursday, 29 September 2011, 4:51 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

Students from the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) will be on stage in Auckland next week, performing in three shows as part of Tempo Dance Festival. The students are training full-time at our national dance school to prepare for careers as professional ... More >>

Athletes Of A Different Kind

Monday, 19 September 2011, 5:39 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

Fans will have the chance to watch elite athletes of a different kind in Wellington during the Rugby World Cup. The New Zealand School of Dance is presenting INSIGHT, a studio performance of classical and contemporary dance, for the REAL NZ festival ... More >>

Studio Performances at the New Zealand School of Dance

Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 9:17 am | The New Zealand School of Dance

New Zealand School of Dance 3rd year student Yvette Sauvage performing in NZSD Up Close. Photography by Stephen A’Court For the first time The New Zealand School of Dance is presenting a night of solos by third year students at the July end of ... More >>

Emerging choreographers create a sketch in dance

Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 3:25 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

A collection of Aotearoa’s best new contemporary dance works premieres in the New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season, Sketch, 20 – 28 May at Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Centre in Wellington. More >>

Sara Neil - First Director of the NZ School of Dance

Thursday, 27 January 2011, 10:47 am | The New Zealand School of Dance

Sara Neil, Wellington ballet dancer and the first director of the New Zealand School of Dance, died on 9 January 2011 in the UK at the age of 78. Sara Neil, who grew up in Wellington as Doreen Brown, completed her early ballet training in New Zealand ... More >>

School of Dance offers unique performances

Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 11:50 am | The New Zealand School of Dance

The New Zealand School of Dance is offering something unique for their Graduation Season in 2010 – two complete programmes of dance, Kylián and Kiwi, which include works by some of the best choreographers to emerge from New Zealand and Europe. More >>

NZSD Graduation Season 2010

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 8:38 am | The New Zealand School of Dance

The NZSD Graduation Season is a celebration of stunning dance performed by our freshest dance talent - students of the New Zealand School of Dance. This year's season is made up of two programmes presented on alternate nights. More >>

New Head Of Contemporary Dance Appointed

Friday, 7 May 2010, 10:04 am | The New Zealand School of Dance

The New Zealand School of Dance is delighted to announce that Paula Steeds-Huston has been appointed Head of Contemporary Dance. Born and raised in Christchurch, Paula has been a Contemporary Dance Tutor at the NZSD since 2002. She has been Acting Head ... More >>

More Than One Way To Dance

Monday, 3 May 2010, 10:24 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

See some of the best young dancers in the country perform in the New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season, One Way. This innovative performance season will integrate dynamic dance, stunning lighting, edgy set design and 100% New Zealand music. More >>

NZ Dancer named in prestigious Ballet Award

Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 2:54 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

Ty King-Wall from Waihi, New Zealand is one of 6 dancers set to embark on an extraordinary journey as the nominees for the 2010 Telstra Ballet Dancer Award were revealed in Melbourne today. More >>

Next Generation Of Dancers Kick-Start Careers

Thursday, 10 December 2009, 2:39 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

To top off a stellar year for the New Zealand School of Dance, 80% of its graduating class has already secured professional contracts with prestigious companies. More >>

Graduation Season Programme Announced

Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 2:54 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

The New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 09 promises to be a sleek, polished and exciting performance of classical ballet and contemporary dance. From heritage pieces to brand new choreography this season will have something for all dance lovers. More >>

Astronomical Dance Premiere

Wednesday, 13 May 2009, 1:09 pm | The New Zealand School of Dance

Contemporary dance students from the New Zealand School of Dance choreograph and perform bold new work this June. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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