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, 6/28 The Avenue, Albany, North Shore, Auckland
www.eliettesmusicacademy.com
Musical Theatre – Madagascar 7 to 14 years 19 to 23 July
Sing, dance, act, create props and learn the art of stage performance in this 5 day workshop focusing on key songs from Madagascar.
Band workshops 8 to 12 years 12 to 14 July 13 to 17 years 15 to 17 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.
For more info contact eliette@eliettesmusicacademy.com or phone 021 067 6333.
Kids Up Front | Sing, Act, Dance and perform in a Show!
Epsom Girls Grammar, Epsom, Central Auckland
Winter 2021 five day holiday programme:
Monday 19 July to Friday 23 July 2021
Workshop runs from 9am to 3pm and extended hours from 8am to 5:30pm (4pm on final day) are included to cater for busy parents.
www.kidsupfront.co.nz
Every school holidays Kids Up Front works with enthusiastic boys and girls to put on a fabulous Musical Show and the July 2021 theme is yet to be announced. 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.
Artz on Show school holiday performing arts workshops
Central Auckland- Epsom Girls Grammar – 12 July to 16 July 2021
East Auckland – Howick College – 12 July to 16 July 2021
Franklin – ACG Strathallan – 12 July to 16 July 2021
North Shore – Takapuna Normal Intermediate – 19 July to 23 July 2021
Hamilton – Southwell School – 19 July to 23 July 2021
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 school holiday period being based on Alice in Wonderland. 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.
Hit the Stage! school holiday theatre workshops
TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre), 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Central Auckland
July 2021 dates to be announced: 9am to 3pm (final performance Fri at 5:30pm)
timbrayproductions.org.nz
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. Two workshops are offered for 7 to 9 years and for 10 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.
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.
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.
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
TAPAC’s popular performing arts holiday programmes are taught by practicing industry professionals. Programmes include Circus Arts, TikTok Dance, Write a Pop Hit, Hit the Stage, Make a Music Video, Stage Combat, Directing & Screenwriting and many more.No experience is required, there’s something to suit all abilities and ages from 5 to 17 years.
TAPAC holiday programmes are announced around 6 weeks before the holidays, so check back here soon.
Initiate Dance Holiday Programme
July school holiday dates yet to be announced
Glen Eden Intermediate School Hall, Glen Eden, West Auckland
Howick Fencible Lounge, Howick, East Auckland
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.
