Returning from overseas in the early ‘70s, Gladys Tonkins (FBBO) realized that New Zealand needed a more ‘modern’ style of dance and so was born the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance. A very popular Jazz syllabus was quickly followed by a Tap and Ballet syllabus, with Contemporary and Hip Hop then added.
NZAMD realizes that for teachers, their studio is their business and livelihood, and are therefore committed to providing material that will assist them in growing and strengthening their businesses, and have a positive programme of reviewing, updating and renewing syllabi.
Keeping abreast of international dance trends has always been important to NZAMD and Keith Clifton was contracted to choreograph an American Jazz and Tap Syllabus.
A Contemporary syllabus was choreographed by Ann Dewey and this is proving especially popular with Ballet studios throughout New Zealand. This was followed by the exciting Hip Hop syllabus from Gandalf Archer and Ginny Crocker.
Miss Tonkin’s legacy of making dance available to all is kept alive with NZAMD offering teachers syllabi for the once a week student as well as those committed to dance excellence. We are proud to have NZAMD trained students performing on stages throughout the world.
NZAMD is New Zealand based with an aim of keeping examination fees at a realistic level and with all funds kept within New Zealand for further progress. Administration is based at the Wellington Office and professional development is overseen by an executive committee of NZAMD teachers/examiners.
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Updated choreography, combinations and dances from choreographer Keith Clifton for our American Jazz, Grades Four Five and Pre Elementary .
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New Dances for the Major Grades Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced One & Two.
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The updating of the NZAMD Ballet Syllabus with the introduction of delightful new choreography from Grades One through to Advanced, and including Grades Seven, Eight and Nine which sit alongside the Major Grades for those who do not wish to use pointe work in the examination.
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Medal Awards – our non examination performance awards now expanded to include Musical Theatre and the NZAMD Group Duo and Trio Medal Awards.
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Stretch Leap & Spin Award – developing flexibility and aiming to improve turns & leaps. Three levels available – Junior, Intermediate and Senior
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American Tap Levels Three to Six – new Dances now available for these 4 levels.
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