Performing Art Activities for Kids in Auckland

Established by Eve Gordon and Mike Edward in 2009, The Dust Palace is New Zealand's pre-eminent circus theatre company. Our aim is to create tour-able circus theatre, taking stories from Aotearoa around the world; and to foster circus and physical performance and practitioners in Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand. First gaining attention for provocative and political burlesque shows the Dust Palace has progressed toward creating more integrated narrative based works as our company and audience ... Read more profile has grown, which is at the core of what we do. Having toured extensively both nationally and internationally with our 13 full length theatre works, we have been focussed on growing an audience for circus theatre and on innovating circus as an art form. From our early cabaret-style works we have been introducing our audiences to a more sophisticated, genre-bending blend of circus and physical theatre; challenging and engaging diverse audiences as well as providing mind-blowing entertainment! We ...

Born in Taiwan, Frankie started playing violin and piano at the age of 6 and had his first concert three years after. Frankie has played in orchestras from the age of 10, beginning with amateur orchestras such as the Classical Youth Orchestra in Taiwan and the Academy of Strings in New Zealand. In recent years he has moved on to professional orchestras such as the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Pipers Sinfonia. Frankie received his ATCL diploma in 2006 and was awarded second runner up in ... Read more West Auckland Performing Arts Competition in the same year. He has played in masterclasses for violinists, such as Nicola Benedetti, and in competitions such as the University of Auckland Concerto Competition in 2009 and 2010. In 2013 he graduated with Master of Music specialised in violin performance from the University of Auckland. Frankie started part time career as a violin teacher since he was at university and has created his own violin studio. He also teaches in various schools such ...

I studied violin at the Lübeck Academy of Music (Germany) with Professor Klaus-Dieter Dassow (violinist at the Symphony Orchestra of the Northern Germany Radio Station). I have profound orchestral experience as a violinist. I played with various orchestras and I was a member of the Cologne Orchestra Society. I worked with children at the age of 5 with no background in music as well as with experienced musicians. I enjoy making music and working with children and adults that range from beginners ... Read more to advanced students. I teach the practical technique of violin playing and the accompanying music theory. I tailor the choice of music and the way of teaching to the needs and interests of my students. I introduce my students to musical interaction at an early stage and let them play musical pieces together. I think that apart from professional teaching and learning, playing an instrument must be fun and my students definitely enjoy playing the violin. I have been living on Auckland's ...

FREE 30MINS TRIAL for Toddlers & Preschoolers! Enjoyable, Educational kid's Music Classes in North Shore. WHY CHOOSE US Music teaching are taught using 4 music syllabus (teaching approach): Yamaha Music, Suzuki Music, ABRSM London and Trinity College London, developing a more capable, talented and well-rounded musician. - Opportunity for Students to showcase talents via music performances. - Out of classroom learnings for students (Music trip). - Full assessment is provided during Trial ... Read more Music Lesson. -Tailored music tuition to suit your child's unique learning requirements. -No child is ever too hard to teach. -100 % Pass Rate for Music Examinations. WHY PARENTS LOVE MINI MINIMS AND SHINING STARS -Our interactive music and movement classes: -Grow cognitive development. -Build fine and gross motor skills. -Strengthen language skills. -Enhance social - emotional development. -Create spatial awareness. -Foster creativity, learning and fun! TODDLERS SHINING STARS Music ...

Based in the newly renovated Titirangi Theatre at Lopdell House in West Auckland, as well as the St Cuthbert's College Performing Arts Centre in Epsom from Term 2 2016; The Green Room introduces students to a broad selection of relevant and practical performance and technical skills to work in stage or screen. The Green Room at a glance *All ages Kids and Adult classes from pre-schoolers to post-retirement. * Multiple Tutors Working Professionally in New Zealand's Performing Arts Industry. ... Read more * A Huge Variety of Subjects, and Workshops to Choose From. *"All you can eat" format where your 8 week enrolment fee allows you to attend all the classes you like *Option to pay a casual rate per hour for classes if there's only one or two that interest you. *Small Class Sizes *Fully Functional NEW Professional Theatre Venue *No Audition Required to Enrol * Titirangi Theatre Membership including a free ticket to each show included in fees. *Invitations to National ...

Step Beyond Studios is based in Torbay and Silverdale and is a long established and leading Auckland dance school. We teach Ballet and Contemporary Dance to students of all ages and abilities. Principal Dance Tutor Marian McDermott has been teaching ballet for over 25 years. She is joined by several experienced dance tutors who specialise in a range of dance styles. Many of the tutors trained through the dance school and have now returned to assist others develop a love of dance. Our focus is on ... Read more providing positive programmes, where everyone is acknowledged and encouraged to excel to the best of their abilities. This includes not having examinations, to ensure everyone experiences equal enjoyment from dance. Each year the students have the opportunity to perform on stage in our fabulous annual show. The show is always very creative and entertaining and considered the highlight of the year. The tutors work hard to help the students to achieve a high standard of performance. Our highly ...

We are Parnell's premier dance studio offering pre-school dance classes, classical ballet syllabus classes, and private dance and strength and conditioning coaching. We work out of a beautiful studio space with custom built barres and changing rooms. At Parnell School of Dance we believe in the power of movement, expression, and creativity, we nurture the connection between body and soul, and we create a professional, fun, and progressive learning environment specifically designed for young dancers. ... Read more Our studio philosophy focuses heavily on a combination of classical technique and emotive creative expression. All dancers (excluding junior school dancers) are required to attend in-house dance specific strength and conditioning training led by a qualified pilates instructor. This keeps dancers strong, mobile, and flexible, and much less prone to injury. All dancers are welcome to trial their first lesson for free, however, bookings are essential.

Specialising in Classical Ballet training and Contemporary Dance tuition KMS Dance Studio is West Auckland's newest ballet school based in New Lynn. NOTE: Parking and Hall entry is off Seabrook Avenue. Dance classes in West Auckland that KMS Dance Studio offers include Kinder Kids' Creative Dance for preschool age children upwards to 10 years, suitable for boys and girls who enjoy using their imagination, beginner ballet for ages 4+, Adult Ballet, Primary Ballet and syllabus based B.B.O Ballet ... Read more Classes for recreational and vocational dancers, as well as Open Contemporary Dance plus the NZAMD contemporary dance syllabus for our younger dance students. Private Coaching is also available on request and we would be happy to discuss this personally with you. KMS Dance strives to provide a dynamic learning environment with a specific focus on training and preparing young ballet dancers who have the talent, aptitude and dedication to ultimately pursue a career as a professional ballet dancer. We ...

Bring the Magic of French Circus to your Event with JP a very creative and multi talented Clown, Juggler, Magician, Acrobat, Unicyclist and Balloon Artist. Just Unique and SO different ! The perfect magic potion for kids and adult parties, private functions, weddings, team building, store opening, promotions, festivals, markets, school events, Malls etc. 'Magnifique' French Entertainment and performances for all. This is la creme de la creme, It is Made in France but packaged in NZ.

Hi, Cherry Piano Studio is a piano school that is located at 2A Rocklands Avenue, Mt Eden near Dominion Rd. Please visit our website for more info. We offer individual & group piano lessons from Monday to Saturday. We have strong piano curriculum especially for 4-7 years old children. All our piano students have passion in teaching piano and will make each lesson to be fun and creative as possible. We welcome adults students as well from mornings until late evenings. We also offer Aural training, ... Read more theory lessons, and accompaniment for other instrumentalists.

Natasha Hodson Dance Academy has been established in Remuera for over 25 years. We offer classes for children from Preschool - Advanced level. Class styles include Jazz, Hip Hop, Limbering, Preschool Ballet, Ballet, Lyrical & Performance Dance

At Dramatize we prioritise small classes in order to provide individualised training and attention to every student. Each term has a particular focus, to build skill and confidence in a broad range of performance aspects. A large emphasis is placed on creating a safe, encouraging and judgment-free environment to allow students to explore their creativity. Uniquely, Dramatize offers opportunities for young actors to creatively influence with their own ideas, writing, and talents. While giving them ... Read more the chance to perform what has been created. Whether a self-devised work or a script that has been written with their influence. Dramatize challenges it's students to be creators, and in a small industry like New Zealand, this is a vital skill. Whatever they decide to pursue in life. Acting Classes Primary: 5-11 years, Focusing on building confidence, creativity and collaboration skills. Each term will have a particular emphasis to develop skills in different acting techniques such ...

There's a wonderful feeling one gets from the art of movement. Experience it here! Experience caring and professional dance and fitness classes for beginners to advanced and for both children and adults. This includes Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap as well as fitness and pilates.

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Ballroom and Latin American dancing for all ages and stages. Classes and Private Lessons. From absolute to Beginners to to level competition dancers - we do it all.

We are an Onehunga based puppet theatre that also happens to run unique and dynamic drama classes for children 5-9 and 10-14. Our approach to the performing arts is based in community and in exploring theatre with all of our senses. We endeavor to impart to children basic “acting” skills as well as encourage them to develop as artists who are open to inspiration and have the tools to tell their own stories. We want the children to learn to express themselves through drama by creating a safe and ... Read more nurturing environment for them to explore who they are in this fast changing world. The classes are fun, imaginative and the students help to develop performances. Both tutors have over 20 years of theatre and teaching practice between us, we are performers and creators and want to encourage the next generation in being confident, creative and strong contributors to the arts and society. We have studied to masters level and continue to practice in the field we have chosen to teach in.

NZ Modern School of Music has been teaching music for 63 years in New Zealand. We have 23 districts throughout New Zealand and over 230 teachers. Instruments taught are piano. keyboard, guitar, drums, violin, voice. Our expert teachers offer students a creative, positive environment that enables students to enjoy music, whether for fun or going through both theory and practical examinations. Lessons are mostly individual and weekly, either in the teacher's studio or at a suitable venue arranged ... Read more for them by their Manager. In many cases group lessons are given in schools on Piano, Keyboard and Guitars. Courses are tailored to suit the individual of any age, with the emphasis being on improvisation and creative work. Pupils are encouraged to develop their own performance styles. NZ Modern School of Music has its own internal examinations system. Practical examinations, administered by an Advisory Board are graded 1 to 8 on each instrument, followed by a Diploma and Performance Examination. ...

I have a great deal of experience in teaching students of all ages. My main goal is to find out what students can do already, and what they want to do (or what their parents hope that they will be able to do); and then to teach them how to do it. I teach in several areas: MUSIC Piano, organ and electronic keyboard Classical, Jazz piano and Rockschool Ear tests for Trinity, ABRSM (Royal Schools), jazz piano and Rockschool Theory (classical and jazz) Composition Keyboard skills (e.g. ... Read more improvising and playing by ear) Helping diploma (Trinity and ABRSM) students write programme notes Preparing diploma students for ABRSM viva voce tests Tutoring for secondary and university music students MISSION STATEMENT To enrich the lives of students with a love and understanding of music that they can both enjoy and share with others, and a range of musical skills that they can use in the service of their school, Church or community. ENGLISH ESOL and IELTS General English Business ...

Principal Maree Montford ARAD[Solo Seal] RADRTS Senior Teacher Carl Myers RADRTS Former Senior Principal Dancer with Royal Ballet, and Director of International Dance Academy Chrischurch The school offers Ballet tuition from Primary to Advanced 2 levels. Royal Academy of Dance examination training Carl teaches all classes from beginners, Grade 5 to Advanced 2.

Kam Talent Studios, based in the heart of Eden Terrace Auckland offer talented people in New Zealand vast National and International onscreen and print opportunities. Kam was established in 1999 by Kim Tian, and has built up a strong reputation within the NZ Film and TV industry. Today KAM is still owned and operated by Kim and specialises in talent from all walks of life. We provide the highest quality talent for film, TV and photographic work worldwide. We represent some of the country’s most ... Read more prominent and up & coming Actors, Models and Talent.

Tiny Boppers is the North Shore's newest, freshest preschool music + movement class for funky tots who love to hop and bop! Our classes are designed to develop and build on your child's love of song, dance and rhyme - whilst encouraging fine and gross motor skill development, co-ordination, creativity, language development and most importantly, be a fun-filled experience for preschoolers and their caregivers! Our classes are held in Milford, North Shore on Friday mornings during term time at ... Read more the Milford Senior Citizens Hall (next to Milford New World). Tiny Boppers - 10:30am: This is a 30 minute session, aimed at walking toddlers (approx 16 months+) and preschoolers, but open to babies as well*. Our classes are carefully planned each week to include a wide variety of songs - from traditional nursery rhymes, to kid-friendly pop tunes. We incorporate plenty of fun, engaging action songs and opportunities for interactive instrumental play and dance, all designed to unleash and ...

Tamashii is a school and performing team which practices the art of Japanese Taiko drumming. The school allows children to join with parents in the Saturday classes. Check the website for details and class dates. Tamashii also does school performances, special workshops at holiday programmes, and performs at special parties and events around Auckland.