| SUMMER HOLIDAYS | ||
| January 13th – 16th | Silhouette Dance Camp | For any dancers aged 5yrs and above. Come dance with us for the week and enjoy performing what you learnt in a mini concert to conclude the week. Split age groups catering right up to 16yrs. |
| January 20th – 25th | Academy Camp | For Silhouette Academy students. A week training and learning choreography for the year ahead. |
| January 20th | Silhouette Open Night | Our studios will be open to the public for those who would like to come and tour our premises and ask questions about our studio. 4pm – 7pm |
| TERM ONE | ||
| February 1st & 2nd | Academy Photoshoot | A timetable will be set out for this. It will cover headshots and promo for the year ahead. |
| February 10th | Term One First Day | All timetable classes & trainings begin |
| March 7th – 9th | NZ Boys Dance Convention | Open to any boys who are keen on dance. This one is going to be big!!! Click here for more info |
| March 7th & 8th | Studio Closed | No Friday or Saturday classes running due to NZBDC |
| March 16th | Performance Squads Training | Rehearsal at Silhouette Studios |
| March 23rd | Performance Squads Training | Rehearsal at Silhouette Studios |
| March 29th & 30th | Dance Arts NZ : Showcase #1 | Showcasing the Dance Arts NZ full-time and prep programme students. Come and enjoy this unique presentation of works from various local, national and international choreographers in a Cabaret style setting. |
| April 5th | Term One In-House Comp | Categories for all ages & abilities. Solos, Duos, Trios and Performance Squads. Click here for more info |
| April 12th | Term One Final Day | Finishing with our Saturday classes |
| AUTUMN HOLIDAYS | ||
| April 22nd – 26th | CTDTA Regional Comps | Regional soloists and Academy Squads only |
| TERM TWO | ||
| April 28th | Term Two First Day | All timetable classes & trainings begin |
| May 11th | Performance Squads Training | Rehearsal at Silhouette Studios |
| May 18th | Performance Squads Training | Rehearsal at Silhouette Studios |
| June 1st – 3rd | Kings Birthday Weekend (public holiday) | Studio Open, All classes still running |
| June 7th | Term Two In-House Comp | Categories for all ages & abilities. Solos, Duos, Trios and Performance Squads. Click here for more info |
| June 8th | Dance Arts NZ : Showcase #2 | A showcase of work produced, choreographed, performed and directed by the full-time students of the Dance Arts NZ course. |
| June 14th & 15th | Mid Year Showcase | In-formal style presentation with performances from our mini, recreational & social programmes. |
| June 20th – 22nd | Matariki Weekend (public holiday) | Studio Open, All classes still running |
| June 27th | Term Two Final Day | Finishing with our Friday classes |
| WINTER AUTUMN HOLIDAYS | ||
| June 28th – July 1st | BBO Exam Preparation Week | Workshops focusing on the classical syllabus in preparation for the upcoming exam term |
| July 7th – 9th | EVO Comps Regionals | Regional soloists only |
| July 12th – 13th | KAIROS Dance Convention | Available for any Academy students |
| TERM THREE | ||
| July 14th | Term Three First Day | All timetable classes & trainings begin |
| July 27th | Academy Training Day | Full day of rehearsals |
| August 1st – 3rd | Academy Dinner & Floorshow | Our Academy students present ‘Cabaret Einhundert’ 2025. A unique event with food, drink and entertainment. Open to anyone to attend and a fabulous night out. |
| August 17th | Performance Squads Training | Rehearsal at Silhouette Studios |
| August 23rd | Term Three In-House Comp | Categories for all ages & abilities. Solos, Duos, Trios and Performance Squads. Click here for more info |
| September 9th – 19th | Annual Examinations Season | Classical, Commercial and Cirque Examinations. |
| September 11th – 14th | CTDTA Regional Comps | Regional soloists and potentially some Academy and Performance Squads |
| September 19th | Term Three Final Day | Finishing with our Friday classes |
| SPRING HOLIDAYS |
| TERM FOUR | ||
| October 6th | Term Four First Day | All timetable classes & trainings begin |
| October 19th | Academy Training Day | Full day of rehearsals |
| October 25th – 27th | Labour Weekend (public holiday) | All classes running as normal including Saturday classes and Academy. Academy will be called in a little earlier. |
| November 1st | Dance Arts NZ : Showcase #3 | The full scale graduation showcase featuring works from a variety of local, national and international choreographers and performed by the full-time and prep programme students of the Dance Arts NZ course. |
| November 9th | Performance Squads Training | Rehearsal at Silhouette Studios |
| November 14th – 16th | Show Weekend (public holiday) | Public Holiday, No classes running except for Christmas in the Park performers |
| November 22nd | Celebrate Bishopdale Performance | Performance Squads Performing at the Bishopdale Elephant Park between 10am & 12pm |
| November 22nd | Term Four In-House Comp | Final in-house comp of the year with categories for all ages & abilities. Solos, Duos, Trios and Performance Squads. Click here for more info |
| November 29th | Christmas in the Park | Selected students only performing |
| November 30th | Academy Training Full Day | Full day of rehearsals |
| December 7th | Academy Training Full Day | Full day of rehearsals |
| December 12th – 14th | End of Year Showcase and Prizegiving 2025 | An extravagant showcase in full costume. One show will be dedicated to our mini and recreation programmes and the other two will be showcasing our development and academy programme students. Held at the McCombs Centre in Cashmere High School, this year will also include a 10 minute prizegiving at the conclusion of our two Sunday shows. |
