The New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing News Feed http://www.nzahnd.org.nz The New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing 2024 Highland Dance Company of NZ - Auditionshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/410/2024-Highland-Dance-Company-of-NZ-AuditionsThe 2024 Highland Dance Company of NZ live auditions will be held on Tuesday 09th July 9am - 11 a.m. in Ashburton, following on from the NZ Champs.<br /> The minimum age is 14years and having passed Grade 5 examination at the time of the adution.<br /> Please contact the Academy Secretary <a href="mailto:admin@nzahnd.org.nz">admin@nzahnd.org.nz</a> if you require further details.1705402800http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/410/2024-Highland-Dance-Company-of-NZ-Auditionshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz2024 Highland Dance Company of NZ - Auditionshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/410/2024-Highland-Dance-Company-of-NZ-Auditions Beginner Judges Workshophttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/409/Beginner-Judges-WorkshopManawatu Teachers &amp; Judges are hosting a Beginner Judges Workshop in conjunction with the Thistle Caledonian Society competition on 09th December in Palmerston North<br /> The Tutor is Mrs Avalon Moffatt,<br /> Cost is $20<br /> Time: 9.30am to approximately 3.30 p.m<br /> Please email Manawatu Teachers &amp; Judges if you interested in attending, for further details<br /> email: <a href="mailto:manawatutandj@gmail.com">manawatutandj@gmail.com</a>1700823600http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/409/Beginner-Judges-Workshophttp://www.nzahnd.org.nzBeginner Judges Workshophttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/409/Beginner-Judges-Workshop Auckland Summer School 2024http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/408/Auckland-Summer-School-2024Here are the details of&nbsp; the 2024 Auckland Summer School and link to Registration form<br /> Auckland Summer school<br /> &nbsp;Thurs 18th Jan- Sun 21st Jan<br /> Tutors: Christine Paul, Angus Hendry<br /> Location: Onehunga Community Centre<br /> <br /> Link to Registration form<br /> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/KateDeane1/AucklandSummerSchoolThurs18thSun21stJan">https://www.cognitoforms.com/KateDeane1/AucklandSummerSchoolThurs18thSun21stJan</a><br /> <br /> &nbsp;1697022000http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/408/Auckland-Summer-School-2024http://www.nzahnd.org.nzAuckland Summer School 2024http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/408/Auckland-Summer-School-2024 Change of Breakfast speaker - Conferencehttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/407/Change-of-Breakfast-speaker-Conference<p>Due to rugby commitments Jorja Miller is&nbsp;no longer able to be our Guest Speaker at the Sunday morning Breakfast session at conference.</p> <p>We are fortunate that Dame Farah Palmer has accepted an invitation and is able to join us as our Guest Speaker.</p> <p>Farah has a PHD in Sport Sociology and played and captained the Black Ferns to 3 Rugby World Cup victories. Farah also was a Highland Dancer from age 5 to 11 in Pio Pio!</p> <p>Whilst we are disappointed that Jorja can no longer join us&nbsp;we look forward to welcoming Farah to our breakfast session.</p>1690459200http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/407/Change-of-Breakfast-speaker-Conferencehttp://www.nzahnd.org.nzChange of Breakfast speaker - Conferencehttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/407/Change-of-Breakfast-speaker-Conference Conference Registrationshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/406/Conference-Registrations<p>A reminder to members that to receive the discounted rate for Conference you need to have registered and paid by 31 July.&nbsp;</p> <p>Registrations received by 31 July will go into a draw to have your conference registration fees refunded.</p>1689854400http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/406/Conference-Registrationshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nzConference Registrationshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/406/Conference-Registrations Expressions of interest - Photographer - Conferencehttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/405/Expressions-of-interest-Photographer-ConferenceExpressions of Interest &ndash; for a photographer at this year&#39;s Conference&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;<br /> We are looking for someone attending conference that would be available/interested in taking the photos of our Diploma and Award Presentations at the Saturday evening function.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> This would take approximately 1 hour and dinner at the function would be included.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> If you are interested can you please send your expression of interest to the Academy Secretary &ndash; <a href="mailto:admin@nzahnd.org.nz">admin@nzahnd.org.nz</a> by 21 July.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;1688990400http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/405/Expressions-of-interest-Photographer-Conferencehttp://www.nzahnd.org.nzExpressions of interest - Photographer - Conferencehttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/405/Expressions-of-interest-Photographer-Conference Highland Dance Company of NZ - 2023 Auditionshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/404/Highland-Dance-Company-of-NZ-2023-Auditions<em>Highland Dance Company of New Zealand</em><br /> <em>2023 Auditions</em><br /> <br /> <em>The Academy is calling for auditions for the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand.</em><br /> <br /> <em>The Application Form and Application Conditions can be found on the Academy website - in the Resources/Downloads section.</em><br /> <br /> <em>Please note that applications close 30 June 2023.</em>1686830400http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/404/Highland-Dance-Company-of-NZ-2023-Auditionshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nzHighland Dance Company of NZ - 2023 Auditionshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/404/Highland-Dance-Company-of-NZ-2023-Auditions Kings Birthday Honourshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/403/Kings-Birthday-HonoursWe extend our congratulations to Sherilyn Hall for her inclusion in the Kings Birthday Honours receiving the &quot;Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit&quot; for services to Highland Dancing.1685880000http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/403/Kings-Birthday-Honourshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nzKings Birthday Honourshttp://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/403/Kings-Birthday-Honours Virginia tattoo blog - day 10http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/402/Virginia-tattoo-blog-day-10Sunday 23rd April<br /> <br /> We started our day very much as a lazy Sunday with another much needed sleep in, followed by breakfast and a quick waiata practice to get those vocal cords moving.<br /> <br /> We then headed off to the Scope Arena to prepare for our final show, where we also managed to fit in some fun &ldquo;trading&rdquo; with other performers, and of course maximise photo opportunities for life long memories.<br /> <br /> We finished our day with a fabulous team dinner in celebration of everyone&rsquo;s hard work and dedication over the trip towards our performances. Now heading off to bed before a long bus trip tomorrow!<br /> <br /> Keighley and Rachel1682251200http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/402/Virginia-tattoo-blog-day-10http://www.nzahnd.org.nz2593Virginia tattoo blog - day 10http://www.nzahnd.org.nz/news/402/Virginia-tattoo-blog-day-10