From NZIDS to the World.

Established in 2023, NewZealand International Dance School (NZIDS) is committed to nurturing dance talents with international perspectives and professional skills. Through systematic training and a diversified curriculum, the school helps students to enhance their artistic qualities and dance talents, focuses on the development of creativity and expression, and encourages the exploration of a variety of dance styles to broaden their artistic horizons. At the same time, the school emphasises good teacher-student relationships and creates a positive learning atmosphere to help students grow holistically.

Here at NZIDS, flexibility + strength + balance - our common goal! We use scientific training methods to accompany you to break through the limits of the body. Let sweat into your strength, let perseverance shape your dance, let the dream, bloom under the lights.

Direction of Education

The school’s educational focus includes:
1. Professional Dance Training – providing systematic instruction in fundamental dance techniques, including flexibility and strength training, as well as a wide range of professional courses such as ballet, modern dance, lyrical dance, jazz, Latin, folk, and classical dance.
2. Dance Performance and Showcases – organizing regular performances and competitions to develop students’ stage presence and performance skills.
3. International Dance Exchange – partnering with dance institutions both in New Zealand and abroad to offer exchange programs that broaden students’ global dance perspectives.

The Direction of Development

Dance majors have many exciting career paths and development opportunities. Below are some of the world’s most renowned dance schools that students may consider applying to:
1. United States:
- The Juilliard School – Famous for its rigorous curriculum and distinguished faculty.- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Offers training in various dance styles, particularly noted for modern dance.
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts – Provides a rich range of courses in dance and performance.
2. China:
- Beijing Dance Academy – Known as “China’s highest institution for dance,” emphasizing both dance techniques and theoretical studies.
- Shanghai Theatre Academy – College of Dance – Focuses on integrating dance with drama and performing arts, leading nationally in training for musical theatre dance and performance.
- Minzu University of China – College of Dance – Builds upon the university’s strengths in ethnic arts education and is dedicated to the study and preservation of traditional ethnic dances.
3. United Kingdom:
- London Contemporary Dance School – Specializes in contemporary and modern dance.
- Royal Academy of Dance – Offers high-quality dance education and excellent career development opportunities.
4. Australia:
- The Australian Ballet School – Dedicated to ballet and professional dance training.
- Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) – Provides a diverse range of dance programs.
5. Canada:
- Royal Winnipeg Ballet School – Offers comprehensive dance education across multiple styles.
6. Other Countries:
- Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris – Provides world-class dance training.
- Vienna State Opera Ballet School – Renowned for its excellence in classical ballet training.

2024 - 2025年
Evolution Dance Auckland Competition – Lyrical Group: 1st Place
Evolution Dance Auckland Competition – Open Solo: 1st Place
Evolution Dance Auckland Competition Jazz组Solo第一
Evolution Dance Auckland Competition – Jazz Solo: 1st Place
Evolution Dance Auckland Competition – Ballet Solo: 1st Place
Evolution Dance Auckland Competition – Echo Solo: 2nd Place

Velocity Dance Competition – Open Group: 1st Place
Velocity Dance Competition – Contemporary Group: 1st Place
Velocity Dance Competition – Jazz Solo (National Finals): 1st Place
Velocity Dance Competition – Lyrical Group: 2nd Place

New Zealand Dance Awards – Lyrical Solo (National Finals): 2nd Place
New Zealand Dance Awards – Jazz Solo (National Finals): 2nd Place
New Zealand Dance Awards – Contemporary Group (National Finals): 3rd Place

National Dance Challenge – Jazz Group: 2nd Place

To be continued…

—Dance Competition Achievements

Teachers Introduction

Emily Li

Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Dance from the PLA Academy of Arts
Awarded the Five-Star Talent Award by the General Political Department of the Armed Police Force
Honored with third-class personal merit for two consecutive years
Participated in the National Arts Championship, Solo Dance "Target Field Female Soldier," Gold Medal
Participated in the National New Talent Competition, Dance "Target Field Female Soldier," Gold Medal
Participated in the National Dance Competition, "Fan Fun," Excellence in Performance Award
Performed solo dance "Umbrella Dance in Spring" at multiple showcases, receiving continuous praise from experts and leaders
Participated in the Qingdao City Song and Dance Theatre's dance dramas "The East Chamber" and "Red Sorghum," both of which received the Five-One Project Award and Wenhua Award
Won the "Campus Star" Dance Gold Award at the 11th "Star Shines Over Hong Kong" Annual Ceremony
Received the "Outstanding Instructor Award"
Won the Dance Gold Medal at the "Dandelion Youth Talent Selection"
Received the "Outstanding Instructor Award"
Won the Gold Medal at the "Overseas Peach Blossom Cup" Dance Competition
Received the "Outstanding Instructor Award"
Led students to win the Dance Gold Medal at the Hong Kong and Thailand Asian Youth Art Exhibition
Honored with the "Asian Art Education Outstanding Achievement Award"
Beth

Beth, who has taught and competed across the UK, Germany, Spain, China, the UAE, and the Netherlands, looks forward to contributing her global experience to our team.

Beth is RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern, ISTD Tap and PBT qualified and offer open classes in lyrical, contemporary, jazz and dance technique.

If you’re interested in some new choreography or wanting to get ready for the upcoming season, feel free to enroll Beth‘s private lesson.
Maya

Maya has been dancing since she was very little and has been teaching for the past 5 years. She has trained in have included ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, lyrical and tap. She has completed many exams, medal tests, competitions and recitals. Highlights include dancing in America Disney, completing JDNZ to solo seal, attaining APDA contemporary and jazz solo seals, and completing RAD Advanced 1. She has experience in exam work, open work, cleaning routines and choreographing.
Brandon

Brandon is skilled in jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, hip-hop, and choreography. With many years of rich experience in dance education, he is not only an accomplished dance instructor but also an outstanding team leader. Brandon has led numerous students to participate in major dance competitions both domestically and internationally, with remarkable achievements in countries such as Australia, the United States, and Fiji. In addition, Brandon is a passionate amateur actor, which undoubtedly brings more artistry and expressiveness to his teaching. His joining will bring broader perspectives and more professional guidance to the students of NZIDS.
Jerri

Jerri is skilled in modern jazz, choreography, contemporary dance, and ballet. She grew up in Tauranga, where she trained from a young age in modern jazz, contemporary, and ballet, and actively participated in competitions.
In 2016, she completed her Bachelor of Dance Studies at the University of Auckland. Since then, she has worked as a specialist dance teacher in both primary and secondary schools. Currently serving as the Teacher in Charge (TIC) of Dance at Ormiston Senior College, Jerri is excited to have found another platform at NZIDS where she can create dance works alongside talented students.
Irene Zhou

Irene obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Classical Dance Performance in the United States and has 16 years of dance training and 8 years of teaching experience. In 2014, she won the Silver Award in the Junior Female Division of the Global Chinese Classical Dance Competition.
Since 2013, she has toured worldwide with a U.S.-based performing arts company, and in 2016, she was appointed as the lead dancer. Her performances have reached over 100 cities with more than 800 shows to date.
Kathryn

Kathryn is a registered RAD examiner with extensive teaching experience, covering students from Grade 1 to Grade 8.
She has achieved Distinction in RAD graded examinations and tailors her lesson plans to each child’s needs, ensuring precise preparation for exam content.
Her professional mock exam coaching helps students overcome nervousness during assessments. Some of her students have even gone on to qualify as RAD Registered Teachers (RTS), embarking on their own professional dance careers.
Rosalie

Education:
Rosalie began professional dance training at the age of seven and was later admitted with outstanding results to the Dance Choreography program at Shandong University and the Master’s program in Dance Science and Education at the University of Edinburgh. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Dance Studies at the University of Auckland. During her studies, she has participated in multiple international dance exchange conferences and also holds a Chinese Dancers Association Teaching Qualification Certificate.

Teaching Experience:
Rosalie has over five years of teaching experience, working with students of all ages and has taught more than 200 students in total. She has achieved a 100% pass rate in Chinese Dance Grading Exams and a 100% success rate in undergraduate entrance exams for performing arts programs. Her teaching covers early childhood dance, modern dance, classical Chinese dance technique, Chinese ethnic and folk dance, ballet fundamentals, and acrobatic training.

Teaching Philosophy:
Rosalie focuses on tailoring her teaching to the individual needs of each student, designing lessons that align with their unique strengths. She adopts a long-term and sustainable approach to progress, ensuring that her teaching is professional, standardized, and scientifically grounded.