Timetable
Term Dates 2025
Term 1 2025
Monday 10th February to Sunday 13th April
Term 2 2025
Monday 28 April to Sunday 29th June
Studio Holidays:
King’s Birthday Monday 2 June (catch up classes will be offered)
Matariki – Friday 20 June (rehearsals in lieu will be offered)
Term 3 2025
Monday 14th July to Sunday 14th September
- followed by exam and medal award week Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th September
Term 4 2025
Monday 6th October to Sunday 7th December
Studio Holidays:
Labour Monday 27th October (catch up classes Monday 1st Dec)
2025 Theatre Show Dates:
Saturday and / or Sunday 6th-7th December
We move to the theatre from Tuesday 2nd Dec. Last last of regular timetable classes is Monday 1st Dec.
Please note:
2025 tuition fees are based on an 8-week minimum term. Some terms may be longer but are not charged extra. Students who miss classes due to public holidays will be offered the chance to attend a catch-up class on another day or an extra workshop.
Dates & News
2025 Dance Planners
At WDA, we have four 'schools' - preschool / junior / grades / senior. Each school has specially tailored age-appropriate workshops, social events, evaluation/exams and performance opportunities. For your child's dance planner - please click below.
Preschool: Tiny Dance, Little Dance, Petite Dance (ages 2.5 - 5)
Junior: Junior Ballet, Jazz or Hip Hop (ages 5-7)
Grades: Grades Ballet, Jazz or Contemporary. (Lavender leotard!) Hip Hop, Lyrical & Acro (ages 7-12)
Senior: Senior Ballet, Jazz or Contemporary (Purple leotard!). Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro & Tap (ages 12+)
Click on the 2025 Dance Planner links below!
Exams
NZAMD EXAMS & MEDAL AWARDS:
2025 Entries for the NZAMD Jazz and Contemporary exams & the WDA Medal Awards are now open!
Please check your email for your childs entry recommendation.
Entries close Thurs 5th June.
RAD BALLET EXAMS & CLASS AWARDS:
2025 entries for the Royal Academy of Dance Ballet exams and class awards will be made available mid-Term 2.
Teacher recommendations, entry info and practice dates will be sent out when entries open.
Teams & Solos
Wellington Dance & Performing Arts Academy offers age-appropriate performance opportunities for all students. As students progress through the ballet and jazz grades, this can include learning group or solo routines for dance competitions.
Here are the steps for those interested:
- Talk with your teacher or Suzanne and let them know you are interested.
- If we think it is the right time and fit for you, we will recommend you audition for a team or crew.
- From these, we select soloists.
We have a closed facebook group for WDA families who are involved with teams or solos. Information about upcoming competitions, entry forms etc will be posted there.
Performances
2025 End of Year Show
We hold a theatre performance every two years, at the Victoria University Memorial Theatre.
There are many ‘firsts’ for our students in each concert - it could be their first time on stage, first time wearing a tutu or costume, or even first time dancing a principal role. Mostly it is a celebration of all of the hard work and dedication the students - and families - have put in throughout the year and a chance for WDA students of ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro and hip hop to shine and share their art with family, friends and the community.
All students participate! We make sure everyone's performance length and time at the theatre works for their age group.
More information to come!
