OPEN Classes
The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) offers ballet and contemporary dance classes in Wellington. These are intended for students not currently studying full-time at the School.
Open Adult Ballet classes are run at intermediate and senior levels.
Masterclasses are available in Auckland and Christchurch.
Open Contemporary Dance Classes
10.45am - 12.15pm Saturdays
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
New Zealand School of Dance open contemporary classes are for senior students (age 15 and over) to learn from leading New Zealand dance artists and the NZSD's Head of Contemporary Dance Paula Steeds-Huston.
These classes give students considering full-time study an opportunity to hone their skills in preparation for the New Zealand School of Dance audition, experience the studios and meet some of the tutors.
Dance teachers are welcome to observe, but must reserve a seat in advance.
2013 Classes
Term 1 (7 weeks)
23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr
Individual classes $16 per class | Term cost $96
Term 1 cost for both contemporary and RAD $192
Term 2 (8 weeks)
11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul (no class Queens Birthday weekend)
Individual classes $16 per class | Term cost $112
Term 2 cost for both contemporary and RAD $224
Fees are payable by cash/eftpos/credit card at the commencement of each class
For more information email Paula Steeds-Huston or phone 381 9231.
RAD Advanced 2 Syllabus Classes
9.00am - 10.30am Saturdays
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
New Zealand School of Dance classical ballet classes are for female senior students learning the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. The weekly classes cover RAD Advanced 2.
These classes give students considering full time study an opportunity to hone their skills in preparation for the New Zealand School of Dance audition, experience the studios and meet some of the tutors.
2013 Classes
Term 1 (7 weeks)
23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr
Individual classes $16 per class | Term cost $96
Term 1 cost for both contemporary and RAD $192
Term 2 (8 weeks)
11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul (no class Queens Birthday weekend)
Individual classes $16 per class | Term cost $112
Term 2 cost for both contemporary and RAD $224
Fees are payable by cash/eftpos/credit card at the commencement of each class
For more information email Christine Gunn or phone 381 9223.
Adult Open Ballet Classes
Senior Open: 6.00 - 7.30pm Wednesdays
Intermediate Open: 7.30 - 9.00pm Wednesdays
Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington 
Adult ballet students now have the opportunity to take classes in the state of the art New Zealand School of Dance studios.
Taught by Kathiy Watson, these popular ballet classes have been running in Wellington for many years. Each class includes a stretching session and ballet technique.
Intermediate Open classes are for dancers at the level of single pirouettes and short combinations. Senior Open classes are for advanced dancers, they include batterie, legs at 90°+ and multiple turns for pirouettes.
Tailored to the needs of those attending, classes focus on extending both knowledge and technique. Kathiy has experience teaching adult dancers and is happy to answer questions. New and visiting dancers are always welcome.
Individual classes $15 per class
10 class passes available
Fees are payable by cash/eftpos/credit card at the commencement of each class
Please note: There will be no Adult Ballet classes on Wednesday 17 July 2013
For more information about Adult Ballet classes please email Te Whaea Reception or phone 381 9250.
Masterclasses
The New Zealand School of Dance also offers masterclasses in Christchurch and Auckland in conjunction with auditions for the Associates Programme
Students from Year 11 upwards are invited to attend masterclasses with New Zealand School of Dance tutors, Christine Gunn and Paula Steeds-Huston. The classes are a contemporary technique class and an open classical class.
For more information email Christine Gunn or phone 381 9223.
