We are a registered charitable organisation, member of PACANZ and have been promoting dance activities, particularly dance competitions, in Palmerston North since 1972.
Our objectives are:to encourage, foster and promote the practice and appreciation of all dance forms
- to encourage, foster and promote all cultural and educational activities of all dance forms
- to inculcate in the individual a sense of responsibility and of sportsmanship to his fellow members and associates.
PNDA established the Monica Skinner Memorial Scholarship in 2010. The scholarship, funds permitting, is awarded yearly to a local dancer embarking on tertiary dance studies.
2020 Competition and Events Dates
February 21-23 – Competition
Restricted and Open Tap Solos
Open Tap Troupes, Duos/Trios
Open Impromptus in all dance genres
PACANZ National Young Performer Award nominations in Tap
PACANZ National Young Performer Award nominations in Tap Troupes
Download a PDF of the 2019 February Competition Syllabus, Solo & Duo/Trio Entry Form and separate Troupe Entry Form
Entries close 13 January 2020 or when full
March 13-15 – Competition
Restricted Ballet and Modern Solos
Open Groups, Duos/Trios
PACANZ National Young Performer Award nominations in Ballet
PACANZ National Young Performer Award nominations in Groups (other than Tap genres)
Download a PDF of the 2020 March Competition Syllabus, Solo Entry Form, and separate Group Entry Form
Entries close 5 February 2020 or when full
June 24 – Regent Dance 2020
September 25 – October 1 – Competition and Gala Event
21st Annual Festival, Ballet, Modern and Tap Competitions
PNDA along with Manawatu Performing Arts will host the PACANZ National Young Performer Awards at the Regent on Broadway.
