Our Supporters

The following organisations and individuals are valued supporters of the New Zealand School of Dance

Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) provides essential core funding for the New Zealand School of Dance.

Todd Corporation Ltd has provided the Todd Corporation Scholarship since 2000. This scholarship pays the first year's salary of one graduate from the New Zealand School of Dance to join the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Past recipients include Rebecca Tait, Rosemary Martin, Marysa Dalton, Hana Tipa, Adriana Harper, Paul Mathews, William Pratt, Rory Fairweather-Neylan and Kyle Wood.

Fulbright New Zealand have assisted international guest tutors visiting the School.

The United States Embassy has contributed towards the staging of American works for NZSD Graduation Season, including works by Paul Taylor.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has contributed towards the staging of Dutch work for NZSD Graduation Season, including works by Jiri Kylian.

The Australian High Commission has contributed towards the staging of Australian work for NZSD Graduation Season.

The Infinity Foundation has contributed towards the staging of NZSD Graduation Season.

The Lion Foundation has contributed towards the staging of NZSD Graduation Season.

Wellington City Council has assisted the NZSD in providing the Tu Move programme for young Maori and Pacific dancers.

The Willscott Endowment Fund, adminstered by the Nikau Foundation, has contributed towards NZSD Graduation Season.

Wellington Community Trust has funded equipment for NZSD performances.

The Performing Arts Foundation of New Zealand (PAFNZ) provides valuable support for the arts in Wellington. The Foundation has contributed to NZSD Choreographic Season for a number of years.

Les and Sonja Andrews Cultural Foundation provides assistance towards international guest tutors visiting the School.

DANZ (Dance Aotearoa New Zealand) has assisted the NZSD provide a number of programmes and masterclasses.

NZ Community Post has provided support for the NZSD.

 

DONORS

New Zealand School of Dance Supporters Programme

John & Deb Avery
David Carson-Parker
Beverley George
John Ryan
Janek Schergen
Anonymous x 2

Sue Paterson

Sandra Greig MNZM
Les & Patricia Holborow
Penelope Ryder-Lewis
Judith Taylor
Prue Wilson
Anonymous x 1

John Alexander
Anne Archer
Jane Archer
Sarah Hutchings
Kilbirnie RSA Club
Graeme Meek
Kevin Mitchell
Jennifer Shennan
Ashleigh Tan
Anonymous x 4

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship providers support students to attend the New Zealand School of Dance by covering tuition costs.

 

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