IMPORTANT DATES
* please note there are no classes on public holidays *
MONDAY 10TH FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 12TH APRIL
TERM 1
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Back to Dance Uniform Days: Monday 3rd February 4:00 - 6:00pm & Saturday 8th February 9:00 - 11:00am
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RAD Vocational Ballet May Exam Entries Due: Monday 24th February
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Tiny Dancers Dance Party: Sunday 9th March
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Dress Up Week for Charity: Monday 10th - Saturday 15th March
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Watching Week: Monday 7th - Saturday 12th April
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RAD Ballet Exam Entries Due: Sunday 13th April
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APDA Exam Entries Due: Sunday 13th April
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MONDAY 28TH APRIL - SATURDAY 28TH JUNE
TERM 2
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RAD May Vocational Ballet Exam Approximate Dates: 10th - 16th May
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Kings Birthday: Monday 2nd June - no Monday classes running but Friday & Saturday classes are still on!
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DSOD Mid Year Showcase: Sunday 8th June The Rose Centre
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Matariki: Friday 20th June - no Friday classes running but Saturday classes are still on!
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Watching Week: Monday 23rd - Saturday 29th June
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DSOD Performance Award Entries Due: Sunday 29th June
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Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop Exam Holiday Private Lessons: Monday 30th June - Saturday 13th July
MONDAY 14TH JULY - SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
TERM 3
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RAD Graded Ballet Mock Exams: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
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RAD Graded Ballet Approximate Exam Dates: 2nd August - 10th September
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RAD Vocational Ballet Approximate Exam Dates: 7th - 27th August
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APDA Mock Exam Dates: 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th August
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APDA Exam Dates: Monday 1st - Friday 5th September TBC
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LAST DATE TO ENROL for classes 3yrs+ to be in our show: Sunday 31st August
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DSOD 2025 Performance Awards: Friday 19th September.
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DSOD Movie Night: Saturday 6th September
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Watching Week: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th September
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER - SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER
TERM 4
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Monday 27th October Labour Day -no classes running on Monday but Friday and Saturday classes are still on!
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Show Costume & Prop Working Bee: Sunday 19th October
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DSOD Show Dress Rehearsals: Saturday 8th November (CAST A & B)
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DSOD Show: Sunday 9th November (CAST A & B)
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Open Week: Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd November
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Watching Week: Monday 9th - Saturday 14th December
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Christmas Dress-Up Week: Monday 1st - Saturday 6th December
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Prize Giving: Saturday 6th December
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Devonport Lions Christmas Parade & Dance in The Park: Sunday 7th 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 on Saturdays 9:30am - 11:30am 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!
