Our mini dancer programme is for dancers aged 3 – 6yrs old. These classes start to build the technical foundations of dance while still keeping the training fun and interesting. After school and weekend options available however, we must have at least 5 children to run a class. There will also be the opportunity for these students to put their name down for our performance squads. Click the button for more information and term fees.
Our recreation programme is for students 6 – 18yrs old. These are low-stress classes for children who love to dance, want to work hard, have the opportunity to sit exams (optional), want to perform in shows but don’t want the pressure of lots of hours and high stress trainings. There is also the opportunity for these students to put their name down for our exciting performance squads. Click the button for more information and term fees.
Our development programme is for students 6 – 18yrs old who are wanting to take their dance training to a higher level and are ready to handle the intense trainings that accompany this programme. There are compulsory examinations in commercial, classical and cirque as well as performance opportunities. There will also be the opportunity for these students to put their name down for our performance squads. Click the button for more information and term fees.
Our social programme is for any dancers aged 6yrs and above who want to enjoy dance without structured syllabus style classes, they even get to wear mufti. Social classes are a fantastic way to meet a different circle of dance friends and learn fun routines together. Students in this programme perform annually in our Mid Year Showcase. There will also be the opportunity for these students to put their name down for our performance squads. Click the button for more information and term fees.
Silhouette is excited to provide this opportunity for non-academy dancers at Silhouette. These students will work with a tutor to create a routine that is entered into the in-house competitions during the year. There is also the opportunity they may be selected to represent Silhouette outside of our in-house comps at community performances. Trainings will be similar to our Academy squad trainings in intensity to give the students a feel for what that looks like if that is a goal that they are aiming towards.
Our Academy programme is designed to extend dancers who show passion, promising ability and are very serious about their training and potential career in the performing arts sector. Acceptance into Academy programmes is by invitation only. Children in the Academy must also be doing the development programme classes as advised by the Academy staff.
Students in our Academy range from 8 – 20yrs old. A typical Monday Academy training session consists of a group warmup, work on squads for regional comps/other performances, a section of specific open coaching classes to build on the techniques they need more work on, have mentoring sessions over the year and work through choreography for our Academy performances such as our exciting Floor Show & Academy Showcase. This programme is for very dedicated children who are going to get on board and work as a team, push themselves to achieve their own personal goals, the goals of the team and be good role models at Silhouette. Click below for more information
The Dance Arts Full-time programme is the final step in a dancers training before going professional. The two year course has been created to bring dancers from around New Zealand together to refine their technique, learn from other national and international tutors, enhance their knowledge of dance and to master their performance skills.
Students can work towards a variety of jobs including cruise ship work, cirque companies, contemporary companies, back up dancers gigs, movie work, corporate entertainment companies, classical companies, touring shows, guest choreography and professional teaching positions. Upon graduation, students will then be supported in finding work within professional companies.
Dancers in this programme must be at least 15yrs old. We also have a part time prep programme for dancers aged 13yrs + who are interested in joining the course in the future.
