Edinburgh Tattoo - Wellington February 2016
We are delighted to announce that 30 New Zealand Academy dancers will be part of the Tattoo which will be staged in Wellington in February next year. They will be part of a spectacular item which will feature 80 highland dancers, 20 coming from Scotland, 30 from Scotdance New Zealand, and 30 Academy dancers. This is a great opportunity for our dancers to be part of such a prestigious event to be held in New Zealand, and be seen worldwide.
The Dance Director is Aileen Robertson from Scotland who is the choreographer for the Edinburgh Tattoo and once that is underway for this year, Aileen will advise further details, which we will communicate to you through the website or other social media.
North Island & South Island Representative nominations
Reminder that nominations close at 5 p.m. on 30 June for North Island and South Island Representatives.
Please post early to ensure nomination arrives on the 30th June. NZ Post is very slow at present in delivering the mail.
Nomination forms are available on the website
Membership subscriptions
Reminder that for the discounted membership subscription please send your form and money to reach the Secretary by 30 June. Please post early to ensure it arrives on or before the 30th. NZ Post is very slow at delivering mail at present.
Membership forms are available on the wesbite
Auckland Dance Competition workshop 28 June 2015
Tutors - Gaye Reid and Kimberley Mavor
Sunday 28th June 2015
Under 10 - 9.30am
Under 14 - 9.30am
14 and under - 11.20am
Venue: Auckland Dance Academy
44a Portage Rd, New Lynn, Auckland
(Same venue as Auckland Summer School)
Cost:
Under 10 and under 14 - $20
14 and over - $30
Teachers and Judges - $20 all classes
Enquiries or to register please email: akteachersandjudges@gmail.com
Youth Representative nominations
Reminder that nominations for Youth Representative close at 5 p.m. on 30 June. Please post your nomination form early to make ensure it reaches the Secretary on or before the 30th of June
Nomination forms are available on the website.
Edinburgh Tattoo - February 2016 ticket information
NZ Academy has been lucky enough to obtain a group booking discount of 10% for group bookings of 8 or more people in A or B Reserve seats.
To obtain this discount you will need to book through theTicketek Group Booking line on (04) 384 3842 and quote the following code: NZAHND.
Priority bookings open tomorrow 18th May at midday a week earlier than the general public sales.
A fantastic opportunity to view this spectacular event
Judges Seminar
The Manawatu Teachers & Judges Assn is holding a Judges Seminar on 07 June in conjunction with the Thistle Caledonian Society's dancing competition in Feilding.
Tutor is Sherilyn Hall.
Cost $25
Thistle Caledonian Society has kindly agreed to hold the senior events prior to and after the seminar so that senior competitors can dance at the competition and also attend the seminar.
See downloads for the flyer for further information
TV Advertising 4.30 p.m. Tuesday 28th April
Make sure you watch The 4.30 Show - Tuesday 28th April Channel 2
Brooke Smith will be performing along with her brother piping for her. Fantastic advertising for Highland Dancing.
