IMPORTANT DATES
2021 Term Dates & Events
* please note there are no classes on public holidays *
Tuesday 9th February - Saturday 17th April
TERM 1
Leap Back Into Dance Holiday Classes: Monday 25th - Thursday 28th January
Competition Troupe Auditions: Thursday 4th February
Bring A Friend To Dance Week: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th February
RAD Vocational Ballet Exam Entry Closing Date May Session: 4th March
Easter Break Friday 2nd - Tuesday 6th April (no classes running)
Watching Week: Monday 12th - Saturday 17th April
Monday 3rd May - Saturday 10th July
TERM 2
RAD Vocational Exam May Session: 16th - 21st May
Queens Birthday: Monday 7th June (no Monday classes but Friday & Saturday classes are still on!)
RAD Vocational Ballet Exam August Session Entry Closing Date: 13th May
RAD Graded Ballet Exam August Session Entry Closing Date: 20th May
APDA Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop Exam & Musical Theatre Exam Entry Closing Date: 18th April
DSOD Performance Awards Entry Forms Closing Date: 18th April
Movie Night: Saturday 26th June 4:30 - 6:00pm
Watching Week: Monday 5th July - Saturday 10th July
Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop Exam Holiday Private Lessons: Monday 19th July - Saturday 24th July
Monday 26th July - Saturday 2nd October
TERM 3
RAD Graded Ballet Mock Exam & Class Awards Saturday 31st July & Sunday 1st August
RAD Graded Ballet Exam Dates: Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th August
RAD Vocational Ballet Exam Dates August Session: Monday 9th August
Dress-up week for charity: Monday 13th -18th September
LAST DATE TO ENROL for classes 5yrs+ to be in our show: Sunday 5th September.
APDA Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Tap Mock Exam Dates: Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August.
APDA Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Tap Exam Dates: Monday 30th August - Friday 3rd September
DSOD Performance Awards Dates: Friday 24th - Monday 27th September
Watching Week: Monday 27th September - Saturday 2nd October
Monday 18th October - Saturday 11th December
TERM 4
Monday 25th October Labour Day (no classes)
Costume and Prop Working Bee: Sunday 24th October
Show Dress Rehearsals: Friday 13th November CAST A 4:15 - 7:30pm & Saturday 14th November CAST B 9:00am - 12:00pm
Show: Bruce Mason Theatre, Takapuna Saturday 13th November 2:00pm CAST A & Saturday 14th November 6:00pm CAST B
Monday 22nd - Saturday 27th November Bring A Friend To Dance Week
Devonport Christmas Parade & Dance In The Park: Sunday 5th December
Watching Week: Monday 6th - Saturday 11th December
Prize Giving: Saturday 11th December
FAQ
What classes do you offer?
We offer ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, lyrical, hip hop, acro, musical theatre, progressing ballet technique, dance fitness, competition and private lesson classes.
For more information about our classes click here: Classes
To view classes by age/school year level click here: Timetable and scroll to the bottom of the page.
What are your studio and uniform shop opening hours?
Our studio is only open when classes are running and the uniform shop is open Wednesdays 11:30am - 1:00pm and Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm throughout the school term.
Opening hours can be found by clicking here: opening hours
What uniform do I need and how can I purchase it?
Uniform is compulsory for all classes and requirements can be found by clicking here: uniform
Uniform can be purchased from our physical uniform shop during the shop opening hours or our online shop
How do I enrol?
Enrolment can be completed by firstly registering through our Class Manager Portal, adding students and then selecting classes to enrol in. You can also add them to the waiting list if a class is full.
How do I book a free trial class?
You can register for a free trial class here.
Please get in touch if you are unable to select your preferred class due to age restrictions.
Classes that have reached capacity will not appear for selection. Alternatively, you can add your child to the waiting list for full classes by enroling them.
TESTIMONALS
DSOD has become like a second home to my daughters who have both been dancing here for more than eight years as have many of their friends. They love the energy, discipline and friendship it brings to their week. Thank you DSOD.
Stephanie Willis
DSOD Parent
Very Talented teachers, well organised studio and very supportive of the students. Thank you DSOD.
Justine Verrall
DSOD Parent
DSOD has a lovely feel as you walk in and my daughter says that she will never stop dancing!
Helene Piper
DSOD Parent
My daughter loves her ballet lessons at Devonport School of Dance. Emily is an excellent teacher and the girls adore her. The school is very professionally run and well equipped. The end of year show is absolutely fantastic too!
Janet Angelo
DSOD Parent
I like dance class because I like dancing and having fun with my friends. Miss Emily is nice.
Clark West
Mini Groovers Student
Silver Swan classes at Devonport School of dance are very enjoyable. Emily is such a patient teacher and she makes everyone feel very comfortable regardless of their ability. Lessons are well paced and perfect for beginner. Thank you Emily!
Janet Angelo
Silver Swan
Meet the DSOD Teaching Team
