All syllabi build upon fundamental skills learned in the junior school and develop students' dance capabilities to the next level.
Southern Ballet's senior school is designed for students 12 years and above. We offer both the British Ballet Organisation and Royal Academy of Dance syllabi for senior ballet students and the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance for jazz and contemporary students.
All syllabi build upon fundamental skills learned in the junior school and develop students' dance capabilities to the next level.
BBO ballet exams are held annually in October and an exam school in the second week of the September school holidays is required as a pre-requisite for the process.
RAD ballet exams, and jazz and contemporary exams are held annually in August and an exam school in the July school holidays is required as a pre-requisite for the process.
The Isaac Theatre Royal is booked for our end of year production which involves all Junior and Senior school students.
Southern Ballet students aspire to perfection in Classical Ballet technique which forms the core of a young dancer’s physical training.
Founded in 1974 by Miss Lorraine Peters, the Southern Ballet School was built up on an outstanding reputation with many students achieving distinction in their careers as dancers, performing in New Zealand and internationally to principal status.
The school is affiliated to the British Ballet Organisation, The Royal Academy of Dance and NZ Academy of Modern Dance all of whom demand a high standard of their teachers and students, and whose training syllabus are committed to the achievement of that standard.
The philosophy of the Southern Ballet School is to train dancers through the enjoyment of learning dance, to inspire confidence in all students, to develop movement and deportment and, above all, to widen the student’s imagination and appreciation of music from classical ballet to modern jazz.
Discipline and respect for self and others are essential elements in our training philosophy as is the fostering of an active participation in and support of the arts.
Southern Ballet was uniquely situated in the Christchurch Arts Centre until the 22 February 2011 earthquake. After this catastrophic event which left The Arts Centre severely damaged & forced the Southern Ballet Trust Board to make a decision on the future of school and theatre.
Being committed to continuing the development of this art in Christchurch finding new premises was a priority. We were fortunate to find dance studios at 108 Carlyle Street in the nearby suburb of Sydenham and have transformed these premises into our new home.
With two large studios, one which is converted to a theatre for our school holiday productions with capacity of an audience of 80, a small studio for private or small group lessons, along with wardrobe space, a lounge, café and administration area we are now settled in this new home.
Due to demand for extra classes additional space was leased in nearby Hawdon Street. Previously a vehicle restoration workshop the space is now fully refurbished as our 4th dance studio. Opened for the 4th term of 2013; Studio 4 is the home of our Modern School.
Southern Ballet offers ballet classes in R.A.D. major syllabus, B.B.O. grade and major syllabus and NZAMD jazz and contemporary syllabuses. Classes begin at Pre-school level (3 years plus) to Advanced level; with special tuition for boys.
A full time Enhanced Training and Performance Course offers specialised tuition for committed students considering a career in dance.
Adult ballet courses are designed to encourage students wishing to return to dancing.
Students have the option to sit JDNZ (Jazz Dance New Zealand) Lyrical medal tests. Classes are available to students who already have dance experience in Jazz or Ballet.
Everyone asks “what is contemporary?” Contemporary is an expressive form of dance combining jazz, ballet and lyrical movements.
Contemporary dance is an accessible dance form that encourages both technique and creativity.
We offer classes for a variety of styles from Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap and Contemporary.
Half hour sessions For solo dancers who wish to fine tune their technique, focus on specifics, and improve their dance generally.
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