NEWS 

WPAC will be moving to a new premises in 2011 - right across the road! This new space will have upgraded facilites, more studios and a dedicated Theatre space for more shows - spread out over four floors!

 

We will be updating the progress of the new building fit out over the year, so keep an eye out here.

 

From the end of April 2010 we will be using the top floor of our new premises, which will include a large dance space and a carperted studio space.  Some of our community classes will be moving to this new space. 

 

STUDENT SUCCESS

Louise Baker

Congratulations to Louise (Commerical Dance, Year Two student) who was the recipient of a $3000.00 scholarship awarded to the most promising first year student continuing into second year of their diploma in 2010. 
This scholarship was gifted by Jenny and Jim Stevenson, previous owners of the Wellington Performing Arts Centre and strong advocates of the arts in Wellington.

Lousie was also placed 2nd in the finals of the NZAMD scholarships for 2009 in the Contemporary Dance section.  Well done Louise!

Louise Baker receiveing her trophy and Scholarship from Jenny Stevenson

Hannah Candy

Hannah (from Paraparaumu College) was accepted straight into the second year of the Diploma in Commercial Dance for 2010, after demonstrating exceptional skill and commitment to dance in her audition.  Hannah was then awarded with a $4000.00 Whitireia Scholarship to help with her studies. 

Well done Hannah!

Hannah Candy

Jason Jowett

Congratulations to Jason Jowett, Commercial Dance Graduate 2008 (with Distinction), who has just been accepted into the prestigious Brent Street Dance Studios in Sydney, Australia.

Other students moving to Australia this year for further dance training are Lexi Brinsley, Part-time Certificate in Dance Graduate 2008, who has been accepted into Dance World Studios Melbourne. Her fellow classmate and Maori Performing Arts Scholar and Graduate 2008, Kani Collier, has received a scholarship to study dance at The Edge Performers School in Melbourne. 

Jason Jowlett