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The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is recognised as one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading dance conservatoires. Established in 1967, it has become New Zealand’s foremost training establishment for classical and contemporary dancers. The School prepares students to excel in their future careers as professional dancers. Many graduates have gone on to make significant contributions to the dance world both nationally and internationally, dancing with companies such as the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Australian Dance Theatre, The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, The National Ballet of Canada and The New Zealand Dance Company.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for NZSD’s 2026 Spring Experience at Whirinaki Whare Taonga over the weekend! ✨It ...
28/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for NZSD’s 2026 Spring Experience at Whirinaki Whare Taonga over the weekend! ✨

It was wonderful to share performances by our classical ballet and contemporary dance students with audiences in Upper Hutt.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported our students, we hope you enjoyed the performances as much as we enjoyed sharing them with you.

📷 Behind the scenes photos of NZSD classical ballet and contemporary dance students students at Whirinaki Whare Taonga. Photos by Stephen A'Court Photographer

The very best news... Felix Sampson has been appointed Co-Artistic Director of Dancenorth Australia with Michael Smith...
28/09/2026

The very best news... Felix Sampson has been appointed Co-Artistic Director of Dancenorth Australia with Michael Smith.

Both long-standing Ensemble members at Dancenorth, Felix and Michael's artistic leadership will imbue the Company with fresh ideas while providing a continuous thread of adventurous creativity, connection to the community and strong Company culture.

Felix and Michael will take the creative reins in March 2027.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who joined us last night for the opening performance of SPRING EXPERIENCE at Whirinaki Whare Ta...
25/09/2026

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who joined us last night for the opening performance of SPRING EXPERIENCE at Whirinaki Whare Taonga ✨

If you missed Opening Night, there are still three performances to come tonight and tomorrow.

📍 Whirinaki Whare Taonga
📅 24-26 September 2026
🎟️ Book tickets at www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/events/whirinaki-spring-experience

Ka kite anō - we hope to see you there.

📷 and students by Stephen A'Court

We wish our , staff andcreatives chookas for the opening of WHIRINAKI 2026 – SPRING EXPERIENCE tonight atWhirinaki Whar...
24/09/2026

We wish our , staff and
creatives chookas for the opening of WHIRINAKI 2026 – SPRING EXPERIENCE tonight at
Whirinaki Whare Taonga! ✨

Featuring a wonderful mix of classical ballet and
contemporary dance, the programme showcases four works in each genre, including three world premieres.

📷 and
students on stage by Stephen A'Court Photographer.

📍 Whirinaki Whare Taonga
📅 24–26 September 2026

We can’t wait to see our students take to the stage! ✨

🎟️ Book tickets: www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz

Anticipation is building as our head out for tech rehearsal ahead of tomorrow night’s opening of WHIRINAKI 2026 – SPRI...
23/09/2026

Anticipation is building as our head out for tech rehearsal ahead of tomorrow night’s opening of WHIRINAKI 2026 – SPRING EXPERIENCE at Whirinaki Whare Taonga !

Featuring outstanding performances in classical ballet and contemporary dance, this year’s programme brings together an eclectic mix of works, including three world premieres.

📍 Whirinaki Whare Taonga
📅 24–26 September 2026

We can’t wait to see our students take the stage! ✨

🎟️ Book tickets via this link www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz

Only 2 days to go until Spring Experience performances begin at Whirinaki Whare Taonga! Yesterday, our students had ...
22/09/2026

Only 2 days to go until Spring Experience performances begin at Whirinaki Whare Taonga!

Yesterday, our students had their costume fittings for Les Valseurs — choreography by Jenna Lavin, staged by Tara Mora and Eight-Chambered Heart, choreographed by Brigitte Knight.

A huge thank you to our incredible costumier team, Alexandra McLeod & Maria McCarthy, for bringing Les Valseurs costumes to life!

WHIRINAKI 2026 – SPRING EXPERIENCE takes the stage at Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt.

From 24–26 September, experience a vibrant programme of classical ballet and contemporary dance, performed by all NZSD full-time students.

📅 24–26 September
📍 Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Upper Hutt
🎫 Tickets available now — www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz

🎥 NZSD classical ballet students

SPRING EXPERIENCE is just days away, with four performances at Whirinaki Whare Taonga from 24-26 September.See NZSD’s fu...
20/09/2026

SPRING EXPERIENCE is just days away, with four performances at Whirinaki Whare Taonga from 24-26 September.

See NZSD’s full-time Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance students take to the stage in a diverse programme featuring three world premieres.

🎫 Book your tickets now: www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/events/whirinaki-spring-experience

student Phoebe Ewington. Photo by Stephen A'Court Photographer

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