IMPORTANT DATES
* please note there are no classes on public holidays *
MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY - THURSDAY 2ND APRIL
TERM 1
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Back to Dance Uniform Days: Wednesday 28th January 4:00 - 6:00pm and Saturday 31st January 9:30 - 11:30am
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RAD May Vocational Ballet Exam Entries Due: Monday 23rd February
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Dress-Up Week for Charity - Monday 16th - Saturday 21st March
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Watching Week: Friday 26 March - Thursday 2nd April
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RAD Ballet Exam Entries Due: Sunday 5th April
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APDA Exam Entries Due: Sunday 5th April
Public Holidays: Waitangi Day Friday 6th February, Good Friday 3rd April & Easter Saturday 4 April - no classes running
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MONDAY 20TH APRIL - SATURDAY 4TH JULY
TERM 2
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​RAD May Vocational Ballet Exam Approximate Dates: 10th - 16th May
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DSOD Mid Year Showcase: Sunday 7th June at The Rose Centre
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Watching Week: Monday 29th June - Saturday 4th July
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DSOD Performance Award Entries Due: Sunday 5th July
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Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre & Hip Hop Exam Holiday Private Lessons: Monday 6th July - Sunday 19th July
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Public Holidays: Kings Birthday Monday 1st June - no Monday classes running
MONDAY 20TH JULY - SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
TERM 3
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RAD Graded Ballet Mock Exams: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August
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RAD Graded Ballet Approximate Exam Dates: 4th August - 10th September
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RAD Vocational Ballet Approximate Exam Dates: 7th - 27th August
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APDA Mock Exam Dates: 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd August
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APDA Exam Dates: Monday 31st August - Friday 25th September TBC We request the first week in September but this isn’t always guaranteed.
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LAST DATE TO ENROL for classes to be in our show: Sunday 23rd August
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DSOD 2025 Performance Awards: Friday 18th September
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DSOD Movie Night: Saturday 12th September
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Watching Week: Monday 21st - Saturday 26th September
MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER - SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER
TERM 4
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Costume & Prop Working Bee: Sunday 25th October
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DSOD Show Dress Rehearsals: Saturday 7th November
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DSOD Show: Sunday 8th November
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Open Week: Monday 16th - Saturday 23rd November
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Christmas Dress-Up Week: Monday 1st - Saturday 5th December
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Watching Week: Monday 1st - Saturday 5th December
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Prize Giving: Saturday 5th December
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Devonport Lions Christmas Parade & Dance in The Park: Sunday 6th December
Public Holidays: Monday 26th October Labour Day - no Monday classes running
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!