Educational Institutions
New Zealand School of Dance
One of the southern hemisphere's leading dance conservatoires, training the professional dancers of tomorrow. The New Zealand School of Dance offers world class full time training in classical ballet and contemporary dance in an inspirational environment.
Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. It’s full of cafes, bars and theatres and has a beautiful harbour.
The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is internationally recognised as one of the Southern Hemisphere's leading dance conservatoires. Established in 1967, it has become New Zealand’s foremost training establishment for classical and contemporary dancers.
Approximately seventy students study full-time at the School, including dancers from Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, China, Russia, Brazil and New Zealand. Students train for two or three year qualifications and to prepare for future careers as professional dancers under the tutelage of the internationally esteemed faculty. Entry is by audition and selection is based on a dancer's talent as well as their suitability for a career in dance. The aim is for graduates to enter a major ballet or contemporary dance company, on average 80% of students gain contracts within six months of graduating.
