New Zealand School of Dance: Prospectus

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THE SCHOOL
The New Zealand School
of Dance (NZSD) is one of
the Southern Hemisphere’s
leading dance training
institutions, preparing
students for careers
in professional dance
performance.
Established in 1967, and celebrating its
50th anniversary in 2017, the NZSD has
an international reputation. It is known
for producing versatile and employable
dancers, skilled in classical ballet and
contemporary dance. The School’s
unique training develops qualities
that meet the needs of the dance
profession while extending the
boundaries of the art form.
The architecturally designed,
purpose built facilities are located
in Wellington, New Zealand. Around
eighty gifted young dancers study
full-time at the School. In recent years
students have come from around New
Zealand, the Asia/Pacific region and
further afield. An impressive
of teaching staff, choreographers,
and international guest tutors assist
students to achieve two or three-year
qualifications in dance performance.
Most graduates enter careers in dance
performance, around 75% of students
gaining contracts within six months
of graduating.
have gone on to make significant
contributions to dance, leading
outstanding careers and dancing
with top companies around the world.
ABOVE RIGHT: Former director Dorothy Daniels with
students in the late 1960’s
LEFT: Darcey Bussell CBE coaching classical student
Laura Jones in 2012
The New Zealand School of
Dance is a partner school
of the Prix de Lausanne,
and provides scholarships
through the Youth America
Grand Prix and Asian Grand
Prix ballet competitions.
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