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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Helene Quilter DNZM QSO.

Dame Helene was a prominent arts patron and a former board member of the New Zealand School of Dance Board of Trustees. Her generosity and passion left a lasting mark, especially her commitment to believing the joy and wonder of the arts have a central place in the lives of our young people.

Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne (a mighty tōtara tree has fallen in the great forest of Tāne). by @nzschoolofdance

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Three of our #classicalballet students - Charlotte Rota, Coco Giera and Izzy Hoult - are currently attending The Royal Danish Ballet Summer School 2026 at The Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen.

The mission of the summer school is to facilitate the connection between young dancers in professional training across international borders and share the Bournonville legacy with a new generation of artists. taken in Royal Danish Theatre by @nzschoolofdance

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Capturing a moment with four of our #NZSD 2nd Yr #classicalballet students Ruby Monro, Coco Giera, Olivia Yeo & Miriyan Barnes.

📷 @stephen_acourt

#classicalballet #balletdancer #dance #balletphotography @sonatadancewear taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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Your next chapter in dance could begin here. ✨

Audition for 2027 Full-Time Training at the #NZSD and take the next step towards a professional career in Classical Ballet or Contemporary Dance.

Train in an environment that will challenge and support you as you strengthen your technique, develop your artistry, explore your creativity and gain valuable performance experience.

2026 audition dates:
📍 Wellington, Saturday 19 September
📍 Melbourne, Thursday 1 October
📍 Sydney, Saturday 3 October
📍 Brisbane, Sunday 4 October

Digital auditions are also available for international applicants and those unable to travel to an audition venue.

Applications close 28 August 2026.

Find out more and apply at nzschoolofdance.ac.nz/study-full-time link in our bio 🔗

🎬@jeremy.brick by @nzschoolofdance

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Nau mai, haere mai! We warmly welcome Coco Perrott and Chloe Ting from Canada's National Ballet School, as they join us for three weeks here at the New Zealand School of Dance.

We're delighted to return the hospitality @nbs_enb showed our 2nd Yr students Phoebe Ewington, Miriyan Barnes and Hiroki So in Toronto earlier this year.

We treasure the longstanding bond between our two schools and are excited by the sharing of learning, culture and creative inspiration that comes through every student exchange. 🇨🇦🇳🇿🇨🇦🇳🇿🇨🇦🇳🇿 taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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We love this shot of #NZSD 3rd Yr #contemporarydance students Kataraina Poata & Andie French.

📷 @stephen_acourt taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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Wishing @nzballet tons of chookas for the opening of their 2026 Winter Season tomorrow night at the St James Theatre, Wellington.

The programme of three works is dedicated to the late Matz Skoog, who died earlier this year.

📷 #NZSDalumna Ruby Ryburn @ruby.dancer in @sarahfostersproull's ULTRA FOLLY by Ross Brown (courtesy of #RNZB). taken in Royal New Zealand Ballet by @nzschoolofdance

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July 14 is #BastilleDay, which celebrates the 1789 storming of the Bastille. Deeply rooted in French culture, the holiday is historically celebrated in France with massive fireworks and military parades.

Ballet terminology and foundational techniques are entirely French, largely due to King Louis XIV, who founded the world's first ballet academy in 1669.

While the French Revolution (which Bastille Day commemorates) temporarily made ballet a dangerous art associated with the ousted aristocracy, today it has survived as an essential expression of global culture.

📷#NZSD #classicalballet students Scarlett Hutley and Olivia Yeo by @stephen_acourt. taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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Incredible balance & control shown here by #NZSD 3rd Yr #contemporarydance student Alistair Gorton.

📷 @stephen_acourt taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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Mānawatia a #Matariki!

The Māori New Year is marked by the rise of Matariki.

Matariki is a time to gather with whānau and friends to reflect on the past, celebrate the present and plan for the future.

📷 #NZSD #contemporarydance students by @stephen_acourt taken in Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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📯 Please join us in congratulating the recipients of our Winter School Scholarships.
🏆The winners are (from L):

Senior 2/3 Contemporary - Adelaide Ainger (@silhouette.dance.studio, West Australia)
Senior 2/3 Classical - Xinyue Zhao (@chilton.ballet.academy, Lower Hutt)
Junior 1 - Amelia Patterson (@denisewalkerdance, Waikanae)
Junior 2 - Cape Bowen (@dance24seven_studios, Auckland)
Senior 1 - Tully Bell (@hqclassical_theavestudios, QLD, Australia) taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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Check out some of the highlights from our 2026 Winter School! 🌟✨

We have been overwhelmed by the lovely feedback we received from teachers, parents and young dancers. It fills us with joy to know that our Winter School is a memorable and enriching experience for everyone involved.

📷 @jamesburchellphotography taken in Te Whaea—National Dance & Drama Centre by @nzschoolofdance

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