RAD New Zealand | RAD NZ Summer School

New Zealand Summer School

The Royal Academy of Dance New Zealand holds regular summer schools in Wellington.

Summer School 2026 will take place between January 12 – 18 2025 at Te Whaea, 11 Hutchison Street, Newtown, Wellington.

We have a range of dance styles on offer and our tutors are highly qualified and experienced. All our tutors have had distinguished professional careers either as dancers, teachers or both. Summer Schools are a great opportunity to learn new things, make new friends and to learn from each other while having fun. We look forward to welcoming you to Wellington in January.

Courses

2 | Royal Academy of Dance

Grades courses

12 – 16 January 2026

For students 8-12 in RAD grades 3-5 or equivalent.

Find out more about the Grades course

3 | Royal Academy of Dance

Vocational courses

12 – 17 January 2026

For students 11+ in RAD Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 2 or equivalent.

Find out more about the Vocational course

4 | Royal Academy of Dance

Pathways to Performance course

12 – 17 January 2025

For students 11+ in RAD Intermediate – Advanced 2 or equivalent..

Find out more about the Teachers course

5 | Royal Academy of Dance

Teachers Course

14 January 2025 – 2:00 – 4:00pm

For all Dance Teachers

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Meet the Faculty

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Lisa Pavane

Faculty – VOCATIONAL, TEACHERS

Born in Newcastle, NSW, Lisa Pavane began her dance journey in 1978 as a student at The Australian Ballet School,…

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Hilary Kaplin

Faculty – Teachers, Vocational

Hilary Kaplan is an experienced dance educator and long-standing RAD examiner, recognised for her commitment to nurturing and supporting dancers…