IMPORTANT DATES
2022 Term Dates & Events
* please note there are no classes on public holidays *
Tuesday 8th February - Thursday 14th April
TERM 1
Leap Back Into Dance Holiday Classes: Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th January
Uniform Days: Saturday 29th January & Saturday 5th February
Competition Troupe Auditions: Wednesday 26th February
APDA 2021 Mock Exams: 23rd, 24th February & 5th, 6th March
RAD Vocational Ballet Exam Entries Due May Session: 24th February
DSOD 2021 Performance Awards: Friday 11th - Sunday 13th March
APDA 2021 Exams: Monday 14th - Friday 18th March
Monday 2nd May - Saturday 9th July
TERM 2
RAD Vocational Exam May Session: 15th - 23rd May
RAD Graded Exam Entries Due: Sunday 22nd May
RAD Vocational August Session Exam Entries Due: Sunday 29th May
Queens Birthday: Monday 6th June (no Monday classes but Friday & Saturday classes are still on!)
Matariki: Friday 24th June (no Friday classes Saturday classes are still on!)
Dress-Up Week for Charity: Monday 27th June - Saturday 2nd July.
APDA 2022 Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop Exam & Musical Theatre Exam Entry Closing Date: 10th April
DSOD 2022 Performance Awards Entry Forms Closing Date: 10th April
Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop Exam Holiday Private Lessons: Monday 18th July - Saturday 23rd July
Monday 25th July - Saturday 1st October
TERM 3
RAD Graded Ballet Mock Exam & Class Awards Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st July & Saturday 6th & 7th August
RAD Graded Ballet Approximate Exam Dates: 1st August - 4th September
RAD Vocational Ballet Exam Dates August Session: 12th - 28th August
APDA 2022 Mock Exam Dates: 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th August
APDA 2022 Exam Dates: 29th August - 2nd September
LAST DATE TO ENROL for classes 5yrs+ to be in our show: Sunday 4th September.
DSOD 2022 Performance Awards: 23rd - 25th September.
Monday 17th October - Saturday 10th December
TERM 4
Monday 24th October Labour Day (no classes)
DSOD Show Dress Rehearsals: Friday 11th & Saturday 12th November
DSOD Show: Saturday 12th November
Devonport Lions Christmas Parade & Dance in The Park: Sunday 4th December
Christmas Dress-Up Week: Monday 5th - Saturday 10th December
Prize Giving: Saturday 10th 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
