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 – Tangled The Musical
6 to 14 years: Grafton (15 to 19 April) and Albany (22 to 26 April)
Join the Tangled musical theatre workshop.
Band Workshops
13 to 17 years: Grafton or Albany (22 to 24 April)
8 to 12 years: Grafton or Albany (22 to 23 April)
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 Music Video Workshops
13 to 18 years: Grafton or Albany (15 to 19 April)
8 to 12 years: Grafton or Albany (15 to 19 April)
Covering structure, lyrics, chords, hooks and riffs you’ll learn what it takes to write a memorable song, record your very own song and create a music video.
For more info contact eliette@eliettesmusicacademy.com or phone 021 067 633.
Hit the Stage! 5 Day holiday escape for children and tweens
The Rose Centre, 4 School Road, Belmont, North Shore, Auckland
Mon 15 Apr 2024 to Fri 19 Apr 2024: 9am to 3pm daily
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 9 years and 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, Central Auckland
Dates: Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 and Summer school holidays
Time: 9am to 3pm daily (Mon to Fri) with optional 4pm show on Friday
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!
Pform.nz Dance & Drama Holiday Programmes for Kids & Teens
Mutliple Auckland locations with multiple dates:
Remuera – 15, 16, 17 April 2024
Westmere – 22, 23 April 2024
Albany – 22, 24 April 2024
Orewa – 16 ,23 April 2024
Warkworth – 18 April 2024
www.pform.nz/auckland/holiday-programme
Pform.nz holiday days are stacked with dance, drama, performing arts, and most importantly, FUN! From 9am to 3pm your child will get the chance to participate in engaging activities and interact with like-minded youngsters. Each program is carefully designed to provide a balance of learning, creativity, and enjoyment.
For just $85 your child can enjoy a day packed with dance, drama, and excitement. You are welcome to drop off at 8:30am and pick up at 4pm. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity for your child to have an unforgettable holiday experience. Book online now as spaces are limited.
Kids Up Front | Sing, Act, Dance and perform in a Show!
Raye Freedman Arts Centre, Epsom Girls Grammar, Epsom, Central Auckland
April School Holiday Workshop
22, 23, 24, 26 and 27 April 2024 (Five Days)
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.
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 Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays.
www.tapac.org.nz/holiday-programmes
TAPAC’s popular performing arts holiday programmes are taught by practicing industry professionals. No experience is required and there’s something to suit all abilities and ages 5 -15 years. Programmes run for 2 – 5 days from 9am – 3pm with the option for child minding add on from 3pm – 6pm.
Make a Music Video (Ages 7 to 11) 15 Jan to 17 Jan 2024
Make a Play (Ages 4 to 7) 17 Jan to 19 Jan 2024
Singing Stars (Ages 8+) 18 Jan to 19 Jan 2024
Theatre Games (Ages 7+) 19 Jan 2024
Make a Film (Ages 11 to 17) 22 Jan to 26 Jan 2024
Circus Arts (Ages 8+) 22 Jan to 26 Jan 2024
3 Day Summer Adventure (Ages 5 to 7) 22 Jan to 24 Jan 2024
Musical Theatre (Ages 8+) 22 Jan to 26 Jan 2024
2 Day Summmer Adventure (Ages 5 to 7) 25 Jan to 26 Jan 2024
Head Held High speech and drama holiday prorammes
Two Auckland locations: Matakana
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.
School Holiday Songwriting and Recording Workshop
Crescendo Studio, Avondale, Auckland
Workshops run in each of the school holidays
www.crescendo.org.nz
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.
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/school-holiday-workshops
In Week One of the July 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.
Artz on Show school holiday performing arts workshops
Central Auckland- Epsom Girls Grammar – 3 July to 7 July 2023
East Auckland – Howick College – 3 July to 7 July 2023
Franklin – Karaka War Memorial Hall – 3 July to 7 July 2023
North Shore – Belmont Intermediate School – 10 July to 13 July 2023
Hamilton – Southwell School – 10 July to 13 July 2023
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 2023 school holiday activities being based on Shrek. 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.
Initiate Dance Holiday Programme
Pakuranga Bowling Club
2024 dates to be advised
initiatedance.wixsite.com/
Dance away the holidays and join in the fun! Over one week 8 to 14 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: $85 for one week. When bookings are open, but be quick as places are limited.
Ten Feet Tall Holiday Fun
Two Auckland locations: Greenhithe and Albany
Classes run in the Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays.
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.
Extraordinarily Creative holiday programme for autistic and neurodivergent children and teens
These classes are not running in the 2023 July school holidays.
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.
