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.
2018 Competition and Events Dates
Feburary 24-25 – Competition
Restricted solos for Tap and Musical Theatre
Open groups and Impromptus
PACANZ National Young Performer Award nominations in Tap and Group/Troupe
Download a PDF of the 2018 February Competition Syllabus and Entry Form
Entries close 12 January 2018
March 23-25 – Competition
PACANZ, Restricted Competition and Open Impromptu Competition Syllabus
Restricted solos for Ballet and Modern
Open groups and Impromptus
PACANZ National Young Performer Award nominations in Ballet and Group/Troupe (except Tap). Includes Ballet and Barefoot impromptus and open groups, duos and trios
Download a PDF of the 2018 March Competition Syllabus and Entry Form
Entries close 7 February 2018
June 17 – Regent Dance 2000
September 28-October 3 – Competition and Gala Event
19th Annual Dance Festival – Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop and groups. Championships in Junior, Intermediate and Senior Ballet and Modern
Download a PDF of the 2018 Annual Festival Syllabus and Entry Form (Solos, Duos and Trios) and Entry Form (Groups).
October
PNDA along with Manawatu Performing Arts will host the PACANZ National Young Performer Awards at the Regent on Broadway.
For entry forms and further details see our Competitions and Events page
