Dance, drama and music school holiday workshops
The BEST school holiday programmes and workshops for children and teenagers who like to sing, dance, model, act or perform in Auckland, New Zealand.
Featured Dance, Drama and Music school holiday classes in Auckland
Eliette's Music Academy Band and Musical Theatre workshops
Eliette’s Music Academy runs holiday programmes at their two Auckland locations in Rosedale on the North Shore and in Grafton in Central Auckland.
www.eliettesmusicacademy.com
Musical Theatre – Aldaddin!
7 to 14 years: 11 to 15 July OR 18 to 22 July
Sing, dance, act, create props and learn the art of stage performance in this multi day workshop focusing on key songs and scenes from Encanto.
Band Workshops
13 to 17 years: Mon 11 to Wed 13 Jul or Mon 18 July to Wed 20 July 2022
8 to 12 years: Thu 21 July to Fri 22 July 2022 or Thu 14 and Fri 15 July
Learn what it takes to jam in a band. Workshop covers, write originals and enjoy making music together. Broken into junior and senior age groups.
Song Writing and Make a Music Video Workshops
13 to 18 years: Mon 11 to Thu 14 July or Mon 18 to Thu 21 July
8 to 12 years: Tue 12 to Fri 15 July 2022 or Tues 19 to Fri 22 July
Covering structure, lyrics, chords, hooks and riffs you’ll learn what it takes to write a memorable song and then record your very own track.
For more info contact eliette@eliettesmusicacademy.com or phone 021 067 6333.
Hit the Stage! 5 Day holiday escape for children and tweens
The Rose Centre, Belmont, North Shore Mon 11 Jul to Fri 15 July 2022
TAPAC, Western Springs Mon 18 Jul to Fri 22 July 2022
timbray.org.nz/youth-theatre/#Hit
Under the direction of the creative team from Tim Bray Youth Theatre, students will have the opportunity to explore their performance skills, build confidence, and create a unique piece of theatre, ready to ‘Hit the Stage!’ at the end of the week with a free entry performance for family and friends. Workshops are offered for kids aged 7 to 12 years.
The week is designed to build the young actor’s confidence and skill, incorporating aspects of stagecraft such as ensemble work, voice, movement, improvisation, characterisation, even singing and script work if required in the show.
Extraordinarily Creative holiday programme for autistic and neurodivergent children and teens
Te Oro, Glen Innes: Mon 18 to Fri 22 July 2022
Meadowood Community House, Unsworth Heights: Mon 11 to Fri 15 July 2022
timbray.org.nz/youth-theatre/#Creative
Extraordinarily Creative is an innovative and unique programme for autistic and neurodivergent children and teens in a safe and dedicated environment where everyone’s unique abilities and gifts are celebrated and students are allowed to grow and shine in their own space (Takiwātanga). In this daily 1-hour workshop students’ exceptional brains and energy are embraced, and through acting techniques they are guided in a journey of self-discovery.
Through drama exercises, students will play out emotions and experiences in the workshops, allowing them to build on their emotional language and understand their feelings better. Fun interactions with classmates and experienced tutors helps to build communication abilities, grows social skills and creates friendships.
Kids Up Front | Sing, Act, Dance and perform in a Show!
Epsom Girls Grammar, Epsom, Central Auckland
April School Holiday Workshop
Monday 18 to Friday 22 July 2022
Workshop runs from 9am to 3pm and extended hours from 8am to 5:30pm (4pm on final show day) are included to cater for busy parents.
www.kidsupfront.co.nz
Every school holidays Kids Up Front works with enthusiastic boys and girls (aged 5 to 13 years) to put on a fabulous Musical Show. Children have singing, dancing and drama sessions in their age groups with specialist tutors. The programme culminates on the last day with a wonderful musical show in the theatre at 3pm for parents and friends to enjoy.
School Holiday Songwriting and Recording Workshop
Crescendo Studio, Avondale, Auckland
Workshops run in each of the school holidays
www.crescendo.org.nz/holiday-programmnes
Learn how to write and record a song with Crescendo. The holiday workshops covers song composition and recording. Learn top tips and tricks and as a group write a song together on day one, followed by audio engineering skills on day two to record the song.
This is a compact hands-on workshop open to 14-18 year olds who are interested in songwriting or recording.
Artz on Show school holiday performing arts workshops
Central Auckland- Epsom Girls Grammar – 11 July to 15 July 2022
East Auckland – Howick College – 11 July to 15 July 2022
Franklin – Karaka War Memorial Hall – 11 July to 15 July 2022
North Shore – Belmont Intermediate School – 18 July to 22 July 2022
Hamilton – Southwell School – 18 July to 21 July 2022
Workshops run 9am to 4pm (drop off from 8.30am for parents convenience)
www.artzonshow.co.nz
Artz On Show run school holiday workshops to educate young students aged 5-15 in all facets of the Arts while helping to build confidence and self-esteem.
Each workshop is centered around a theme, with the July 2022 school holiday activities being based on Moana. Workshops inspire creative choices in music and script, offering a variety of Performing Arts classes during the school holidays with students working towards performing in a final showcase.
Holiday programmes at TAPAC
TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre), 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Central Auckland
Full week, one day, two day and three day programmes run in each of the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter school holidays.
www.tapac.org.nz/holiday-programmes
TAPAC runs a range of popular school holiday programmes taught by practicing industry professionals. No experience is required, there’s something to suit all abilities and ages from 5 to 17 years.
Upcoming July 2022 school holiday programmes include:
Magical Music Holiday Programme (5 to 7 years) 11Jul to 13 Jul
Film & TV Audition Workshop (8 to 15 years) 11 Jul to 13 Jul
Circus Arts Holiday programme (8 to 11 Years) 18 Jul to 20 Jul
Sci-Fi Stage Combat Holiday Programme (7+ years) 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Musical Theatre Stars (8 to 16 Years) 11 Jul to 15 Jul
The Frog Prince Theatre & Crafting Experience (5 to 10 Years) 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Animal Adventure Holiday Programme (5 to 7 Years) 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Superhero Stage Combat (7 Years+) 11 Jul to 13 Jul
Theatre Games (7 Years+) 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Hip Hop (8 Years+) 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Raise your Voices (8 Years+) 20 Jul to 22 Jul
Circus Arts (12 Years+) 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Winter Wonderland (5 – 7 years) 20 Jul to 22 Jul
Head Held High speech and drama holiday prorammes
Two Auckland locations: Newmarket and Ponsonby
Classes run in the Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays.
www.headheldhigh.co.nz/holiday-programmes/
Head Held High holiday programmes are full of fun, learning and creativity for kids in Year 1 to 8. FUN is the focus! Each day is packed with ‘crowd favourite‘ speech and drama games that kids love. Games and activities are delivered in ways that engage and challenge and are fun for all, regardless of the level of previous speech and drama experience kids bring. Come for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days of the week! Sibling and bring-a-friend discounts are available.
Covert Theatre's Boost! Building Creative Confidence for Kids
Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland
Classes run in the autumn, winter, spring and summer school holidays.
www.coverttheatre.com
The ideal place for your child to build their confidence and have loads of FUN doing it! Improv promotes not just quick and agile thinking, but important life skills such as self-awareness, collaboration and storytelling. Run by a qualified teacher, this program is a great way to venture into the world of performing arts.
Ages 8-12, suitable for all levels of experience. Limited places available, book online now to avoid disappointment!
Ten Feet Tall Holiday Fun
Two Auckland locations: Greenhithe and Albany
Classes run in the Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays.
tenfeettall.co.nz
Ten Feet Tall offers small group holiday programmes and classes for parents who want a quality experience for their children. The speech and drama based holiday programmes are packed with creativity, skills and fun to develop speaking and performing confidence. Register early as places are limited. Sibling and friend discounts are available.
Brickworks Drama School Online holiday programme
The Chapel, Corner of Waipani and Beach Roads, Te Atatu Peninsula, West Auckland
Workshops run in the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter school holidays.
brickworksdrama.com
In Week One of the April School Holidays Brickworks will be running their popular drama workshops again! Workshops are offered for kids aged 6 – 9 years old, and 10 – 14 years old. Each workshop is a self-contained day with a central theme, finishing with a showcase by the kids at 3pm for their parents and caregivers.
The students gain confidence, enhancing their communication and teamwork skills through fun games and exercises taught by the experienced Brickworks drama tutors.
Initiate Dance Holiday Programme
Two Auckland locations in Glen Een and Pakuranga:
Ceramco Park Function Centre Dates to be announced
Pakuranga Bowling Club Dates to be announced
initiatedance.wixsite.com
Dance away the holidays and join in the fun! Over one week 8 to 12 year olds learn a variety of dance techniques and routines with fun games and team building activities. The dance programme is about engaging young people in a positive way during the school holidays. Students finish the week with a fun performance for family and friends. No dance experience is needed.
Cost: $75 for one week of $150 for both weeks. Bookings are open now, but be quick as places are limited.
