OPEN Classes

The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) offers classes in Wellington to students not studying full-time at the School

Adult Open Ballet Classes

Senior Open: 6.00pm - 7.30pm Wednesdays

Intermediate Open: 7.30pm - 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. Each class includes a stretching session and ballet technique. Taught by Kathiy Watson, who has experience teaching adult dancers, these popular ballet classes have been running in Wellington for many years.

Intermediate Open classes are for dancers at a level of single pirouettes and short combinations. Senior Open classes are for advanced dancers and include batterie, legs at 90° + and multiple turns for pirouettes.

2011 classes

Term 3 (10 weeks)

3 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August, 31 August, 7 September,
14 September, 21 September, 28 September, 5 October

Term cost $135 | Individual classes $15 per class

Fees are payable in cash/eftpos/credit card at the commencement of each class

For more information email Catherine Robertshawe or phone 381 9226.

Open Contemporary Dance classes

10.45am - 12.15pm Saturdays

Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington

NZSD Contemporary open 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 NZSD audition, experience the studios and meet some of the faculty.

Dance teachers are welcome to observe, but must reserve a seat in advance.

2011 Classes

Term 3 (8 weeks)

No class 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August, 3 September,
10 September, 17 September, 24 September, 1 October

Term cost $105 (Both classes term – $180). Individual classes $15 per class

Term 4 (4 weeks)

22 October, 29 October, 5 November, 12 November

Term cost $45 | Individual classes $15 per class

Fees are payable in cash/eftpos/credit card at the commencement of each class

Letter for teachers/prospective students

For more information email Paula Steeds-Huston or phone 381 9231.

RAD Advanced 2 Syllabus Classes

9.00am - 10.30pm Saturdays

Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington

NZSD Classical ballet classes are for 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 NZSD audition, experience the studios and meet some of the NZSD classical tutors.

2011 Classes

Term 3 (6 weeks)

6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August, 3 September, 10 September

Term cost $75 (Both classes term – $180) | Individual classes $15 per class

Fees are payable in cash/eftpos/credit card at the commencement of each class

Letter for teachers/prospective students

For more information email Christine Gunn or phone 381 9223.

 

The NZSD also offers masterclasses in Christchurch and Auckland in conjunction with auditions for the Junior Associate Programme

Students from Year 11 upwards are invited to attend masterclasses with renowned NZSD faculty members, Christine Gunn and Paula Steeds-Huston. The classes are a contemporary technique class and an open classical class.

Christchurch Masterclasses

Sunday 30 October 2011

12.15 - 1.30pm Classical Class with Christine Gunn

1.45 - 3.00pm Contemporary Class with Paula Steeds-Huston

Auckland Masterclasses

Saturday 29 October 2011

1.00 - 2.15pm Classical Class with Christine Gunn

2.30 - 3.45pm Contemporary Class with Paula Steeds-Huston

Cost $25 (Both classes) | Individual classes $15 per class

Registration form - to be returned by Monday 10 October

For more information email Christine Gunn or phone 381 9223.