New Zealand Dance Examination Organisation
NZAMD is proud to be a New Zealand based organisation. We welcome new members and teachers.
We are a committed organisation providing a teaching and examination syllabus that is proven in it’s success for training New Zealand students and encouraging a love and passion for dance.
We know that for Teachers, their studio is their business and their livelihood, and we are committed to providing the teaching packages which will assist them in growing and strengthening their business.
NZAMD has a positive programme of reviewing, updating and renewing our syllabi to keep abreast of international dance trends and the best in teaching practise.
- Our syllabi is versatile, applicable to both the recreational and the elite dancer
- NZAMD provides access to a complete range of disciplines within the one organisation with only one membership subscription
- The choreography and variety of examinations, assessments, performance awards and teaching programme should provide inspiration to every student who wishes to dance
We are also passionate about giving back to our dance community and during our annual NZAMD Scholarship provide monetary prizes totalling thousands of dollars.
Rosette Pre Grades
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary
Hip Hop
Ballet
Awards
Programmes & Participation
- Fun & imaginative Pre School presentation programmes
- Incentive programmes for students with audience participation
- Examination syllabi in five disciplines
- Realistic examination fees
- Written and visual teaching aids
- Syllabus & examination assistance through workshops
- Teacher training programme and qualifications
- Back up & assistance through a network of Area Organisers
- Regular newsletters
NZAMD Assessments
NZAMD has now introduced an ASSESSMENT programme which is available through all Grades & Levels of the 5 NZAMD Disciplines. Assessments are an alternative and positive option to the NZAMD Examination system.
NZAMD Ballet
Rosette pre grades, and the newly choreographed grades one to six, and major grades elementary / grade seven, intermediate / grade eight and advanced / grade nine are now available.
Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced with pointe work included, sit alongside Grades Seven, Eight and Nine which have no pointe work, and with no need for Teachers to schedule separate classes.