Christine Paul School of Dance

13/09/2026

September exams complete 👍
Congratulations girls, excellent results 👏👏👏👏🩷

09/08/2026

Exciting!!!!! Applications close Aug 21 , 2026

We are so excited to announce the collaboration between the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand and
OzScot Australia for a choreography workshop on the Gold Coast in January 2027.
We can't wait to bring this special opportunity to our dancers and share a weekend of learning, collaboration and fun.
Register via the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q7wY8w1xXJWtmYs4x31Ap3zlhckwE6MD/view?usp=drive_link

24/07/2026

Poverty Bay Spring Show Event Dates : Sat, Oct. 17, 2026 Centre : Poverty Bay / East Coast Centre Location : Gisborne Showgrounds Event Attachment : Entry form (210 KB) Dancing schedule (597 KB)

12/07/2026

Very proud of these two young ladies 🩷Tyra Runner Up U/18, Willow 6th U/18. See I should be out of the country more often 😘 I did have FOMO though 😂

01/06/2026

NZ Highland Dancer of the Year competition Event Dates : Oct. 2 - 4, 2026 Centre : Marlborough / Nelson Centre Location : Nelson Event Attachment : Dancing schedule (539 KB)

29/05/2026

Looking ahead, our commitment remains the same.

After 25 years, as Highlander looks to the future, our commitment remains the same - creating practical, thoughtful solutions that help people live with greater independence, dignity, and confidence.

We’re proud of where we’ve come from.
And excited about where we’re going next.
https://highlander.co.nz/25-years/

24/05/2026

Mark this on your calendars 😂

Tauranga Highland Dancing competition Event Dates : Sat, Jun. 27, 2026 Centre : South Auckland Centre Location : Mt Maunganui Intermediate Event Attachment : Dancing schedule (160 KB)

24/05/2026

In Timaru- How very special for McKenna, her Mum, Nanny & Great Aunt 🩷

Cassie Parker Cup - Most Points Highland U/14
Awarded to McKenna Hills

Pictured left is Mary Calder (nee Parker) then McKenna Hills then right is Joan Bryan (nee Parker). Mary and Joan are sisters, daughters of Cassie Parker, and both Highland dancers in their day. Mary is Mckenna's Grandma, and Joan is McKenna's much loved Great Aunty.

Cassie Parker is McKenna's Great Grandma. Hugh Parker (Cassies Husband) was a Scotsman that came into NZ on a boat from Barr Ayrshire.

23/05/2026

Great day back at dancing after Exams! Congratulations to Isla- very 1st competition and a WIN in her first dance 🩷Congratulations also to Asha & Scarlett cup winners today 🩷🩷