Royal New Zealand Ballet: Children's Ballet
Dance | Years 0-6
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will be presenting a brand-new children’s ballet at the DDEC once again in 2026. This magical, 60-minute performance is the perfect introduction to the world of ballet, featuring dance highlights and a chance for students to ask questions. This programme is free for schools.
Royal New Zealand Ballet are also offering free in-school dance workshops for groups attending the show - an awesome, no pressure way to get students moving and does not require dance experience! To learn more about these workshops, please contact education@rnzb.org.nz.
There will be a relaxed performance of the children’s ballet available, which includes a sensory-friendly environment with NZ Sign Interpreter. This performance features a more casual approach to the front of house etiquette and to noise in the auditorium. Best suited, but not limited to those on the autism spectrum, with special needs or other sensitively issues who are looking for a comfortable environment to enjoy the performance. The aim of this performance is to minimize patron's anxiety and to ensure their time in the theatre is safe and enjoyable.
Feedback from Schools in 2025:
"The story line was awesome. Absolutely rawe. E mihi ana koutou" Year 3 student from Te Pūtahi Māori o Manurewa
"For many of our students and parents, this was their very first exposure to ballet, and the feedback from our group has been overwhelmingly positive – they were absolutely blown away. We especially loved that the performance was narrated in Te Reo Māori, allowing our Tamariki to see and hear themselves represented in such a unique and meaningful way. It was a powerful experience that will stay with them. The staff were also so kind and welcoming. Thank you all!" Teacher from Te kura o Te Kauaeranga, Thames South School
"Incredible! Our EOTC costs are going through the roof, so being able to have such a high-quality performance provided for free meant we only had to pay for transport, which made it far more accessible for many of our students. My advice for other schools is to get on board!" Teacher from Chelsea Primary School.
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