To promote and enhance the art of Highland and National
Dancing and foster enjoyment and participation.
The New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing
is an examination body that trains and qualifies highland
dancers, teachers and judges. The Academy fosters and maintains
the Highland and National dances brought to New Zealand by
the Scottish Settlers.
Exam Session 1
Entries close: 1 March 2009
Exam Session 2
Entries close: 30 June 2009
25-27 Sep 2009, Auckland
Annual General Meeting, Dance Development
Course, Conference, and the Solo Seal Examination.
Statement in relation to the current
situation of Highland Dancing within New Zealand.
Membership of the New Zealand Academy is open
to all who successfully complete the prescribed examination programme.
The Academy provides an integrated syllabus of
assessments, medal tests and examinations designed to develop the
skills and knowledge of dancers at all levels.
