2026 NB&D COMPETITIONS
Northland Ballet & Dance 57th Annual Dance Competitions
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The competition classes are Ballet, Barefoot, National Character, Demi Character, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern Jazz, Tap, Song & Dance, Musical Theatre, Acrobatic Dance and Hip Hop.
Solos
Ballet102 Classical Ballet – 7 years and under
103 Classical Ballet- 8 years
104 Classical Ballet – 9 years
105 Classical Ballet – 10 years
106 Classical Ballet – 11 years
107 Classical Ballet – 12 and under 14 years
108 Classical Ballet – 14 years and overBallet Restricted
111 Classical Ballet Restricted – under 8 years
112 Classical Ballet Restricted – 8 and under 10 years
113 Classical Ballet Restricted – 10 and under 12 years
114 Classical Ballet Restricted – 12 years and overBallet Impromptu
121 Classical Ballet Impromptu – under 12 years
122 Classical Ballet Impromptu – 12 years and overSpecialty Ballet Classes
125 Classical Ballet Pointe – 12 years and over
126 Classical Ballet Variation – 12 years and over
127 Neo Classical Ballet – OpenBarefoot
131 Classical or Poetic Barefoot – under 10 years
132 Classical or Poetic Barefoot – 10 and under 12 years
133 Classical or Poetic Barefoot – 12 and under 14 years
134 Classical or Poetic Barefoot – 14 years and overNational Character
141 National Character – under 12 years
143 National Character – 12 and under 14 years
144 National Character – 14 years and overDemi-Character
151 Demi-Character : Ballet/Modern – under 12 years
153 Demi-Character: Ballet/Modern – 12 and under 14 years
154 Demi-Character: Ballet/Modern – 14 years and overContemporary
201 Contemporary – under 12 years
202 Contemporary – 12 and under 14 years
203 Contemporary – 14 and under 16 years
204 Contemporary – 16 years and over
211 Contemporary – Impromptu under 12 years
212 Contemporary – Impromptu 12 years and overLyrical
221 Lyrical – under 12 years
222 Lyrical – 12 and under 14 years
223 Lyrical – 14 years and overModern Jazz
231 Modern Jazz – under 8 years
232 Modern Jazz – 8 and under 10 years
233 Modern Jazz – 10 and under 12 years
234 Modern Jazz – 12 and under 14 years
235 Modern Jazz – 14 and under 16 years
236 Modern Jazz – 16 years and overModern Jazz Restricted
241 Modern Jazz Restricted – under 8 years
242 Modern Jazz Restricted – 8 and under 10 years
243 Modern Jazz Restricted – 10 and under 12 years
244 Modern Jazz Restricted – 12 years and overModern Jazz Impromptu
251 Modern Jazz Impromptu – under 12 years
252 Modern Jazz Impromptu 12 years and overModern Jazz Championship
261 Modern Jazz Championship – Junior under 12 years
262 Modern Jazz Championship – Intermediate 12 and under 14 years
263 Modern Jazz Championship – Senior 14 years and overTap
301 Tap – under 8 years
302 Tap – 8 and under 10 years
303 Tap – 10 and under 12 years
304 Tap – 12 and under 14 years
305 Tap – 14 years and overTap Restricted
311 Tap Restricted – under 8 years
312 Tap Restricted – 8 and under 10 years
313 Tap Restricted – 10 and under 12 years
314 Tap Restricted – 12 years and overSpecialty Tap Classes
320 Tap Latin American and Tango – under 12 years
321 Tap Latin American and Tango – 12 years and over
330 Tap Waltz – under 12 years
331 Tap Waltz – 12 years and over
340 Tap Slow – under 12 years
341 Tap Slow – 12 years and over
350 Tap Impromptu – under 12 years
351 Tap Impromptu – 12 years and over
360 Tap Demi Character – Open
361 Tap Speed – OpenTap Championship
370 Tap Championship: Junior – under 12 years
371 Tap Championship: Intermediate – 12 and under 14 years
372 Tap Championship: Senior – 14 years and overOther Solo Classes
401 First Time Solo Performer – under 12 years
402 Song and Dance – Open
403 Musical Theatre – Open
404 Acrobatic Dance – Open
405 Hip Hop – Open
406 Student Choreography – Solos only – OpenSpecial Class
450 Anything Goes – Solo, Duo or Trio – Adults
Duos
410 Duo – Barefoot
411 Duo – Classical Ballet
412 Duo – Contemporary
413 Duo – Modern Jazz
414 Duo – Tap
415 Duo – Open (Not entirely barefoot, classical ballet, contemporary, modern jazz or tap)Trios
420 Trio – Classical Ballet
421 Trio – Contemporary
422 Trio – Modern Jazz
423 Trio – Tap
424 Trio – Open (Not entirely classical ballet, contemporary, modern jazz or tap)Groups
430 Group – Barefoot
431 Group – Classical Ballet
432 Group – Contemporary
433 Group – Lyrical
434 Group – Modern Jazz – Senior
434A Group – Modern Jazz – Junior
435 Group – Tap
436 Group – National Character (registered ballet syllabus)
437 Group – National Open
438 Group – Musical Theatre
439 Group – Hip Hop
440 Group – Open (Not entirely any of the above Group classes)
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Sponsor a dance class in our annual dance competitions.
You can select either an overall dance genre: ballet, character dances, contemporary, lyrical, modern jazz, tap, or specify a particular dance class or age group from the dance competitions syllabus.
Sponsorship is $15 per class.
Northland Ballet and Dance Inc is registered with the Charities Commission which entitles sponsors to claim a tax credit. On confirmation of your payment, we will forward you a receipt with full information.
Payment
Can be made by:
Internet banking direct to our bank account.
Please use your initial and surname in the reference field.
Northland Ballet & Dance Inc
ASB Bank Whangarei 12-3099-0264439-00
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There will be no printed programmes. A pdf copy will be available to download free from the app.
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Please return all trophies won last year, professionally engraved and cleaned before 1st of April 2026Please deliver trophies to:
Just Dance Whangarei
50 John Street, CBD
or contact the Trophy Secretary, Nicole Sikulu: trophies@northlandlandballetanddance.nz
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1 Entries
a) The submission of any entry by or on behalf of any person implies the acceptance of the competition rules as laid down in this syllabus and of any other conditions attached to any specified class therein.
b) Entries are accepted at the discretion of the committee.
c) Fees are to be paid in full at the time of entry.
Payment can be made by:Internet banking to Northland Ballet & Dance Inc.
ASB Bank Whangarei 12-3099-0264439-00.d) Entry fees are non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances, such as injury. Where a qualifying competitor withdraws due to exceptional circumstances prior to the closing entry date, the entry fee will be refunded excluding the administration fee. After the closing date, a 50% refund of the entry fee (excluding the administration fee) will be provided.
e) No late entries will be accepted.
f) Please state dance teacher’s phone number and email address on entry.
g) No person will be permitted to enter more than once in any one solo class.
h) Duo and Trio competitors may enter twice, but only once with the same partner.
2 Eligibility
a) Northland Residents: These competitions are open to Northland Residents only.
Northland boundaries are as defined by the Northland Regional Council – areas included in Far North District Council, Whangarei District Council and Kaipara District Council.Tertiary and boarding students living outside the district whose families are resident in Northland are eligible.
b) Amateur Status: These competitions are not open to professional performers. The qualification of a professional is any performer who has achieved this status by qualification or experience and whose income and chosen career requires them to be recognised as a professional. An exception is allowed for the ‘Anything Goes’ class only.
c) Competitors: Any competitor who is, or has been taught by the Adjudicator of that section during the two years preceding the date of the competitions cannot compete in that section.
d) Age: Age limits will be taken at the date of the commencement of the competition. Birthdate details are to be entered on the competitions entry form.
3 Classes
The Competitions Committee reserves the right to divide classes, combine small classes or cancel classes. Entry fees will be refunded if the class is cancelled by the committee.
4 Combined Classes
In combined age group classes where there is more than 1 trophy, the top placing for the age group will receive a trophy.
5 Restricted Classes
Only Competitors who have not won in a similar class (Tap, Modern Jazz, and Classical), in any competition prior to the commencement of the competitions may dance a Restricted class.
6 Jazz and Tap Dance Championships
To be eligible to enter in the Championships, competitors must have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a previous Tap Open or Modern Jazz solo competition, (excluding Restricted classes). Competitors must also have entered and danced in their age class solo.
Tap Championship: Dances cannot be a straight Tango/Latin or Waltz Tap.
Dancers in the 12 years & over classes must perform a different dance than that danced in their age class solo and it must be three-speed.
Under 12 years may repeat their age class solo and it is optional two or three-speed.Modern Jazz Championship: Dance may be either a Jazz or Musical Theatre dance.
Dancers in the 12 years & over classes must perform a different dance than that performed in their age class solo.
Under 12 years may repeat their age class solo.7 Classical Ballet Variation class
To be eligible to enter in the Classical Ballet Variation class, competitors must have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a previous ballet solo competition, (excluding Restricted classes). Competitors must also have entered and danced in at least one ballet solo class.
8 National Character Dances
Dances entered into these classes are to be constructive Character National dances in keeping with a registered ballet syllabus.
9 Titles
Titles are required for Barefoot, National Character, Demi-Character, Classical Variation, Song & Dance, Musical Theatre and all Group classes.
For title changes or if the title is not decided at the time of entry, please advise the Competitions Committee of dance titles before the Competitions begin.10 Time Limits
Exceeding these time limits could result in disqualification.
Solos: Under 10 years: 2 minutes max; 10 & under 12 years: 3 minutes max; 12 years & over: 4 minutes max.
Duos & Trios: Under 12 years: 3 minutes max; 12 years & over: 4 minutes max.
Time limit based on the eldest competitor.Groups: 4 1/2 minutes max.
11 Groups
A group consists of four or more dancers.
Competitors may dance more than once per class in this section; however teachers may enter the same group only once.
Group competitors may dance more than once but no more than three times per class.12 Student Own Choreography Class
A solo dance made up by the student to their choice of music prior to the competition.
13 PACANZ Nominees
The successful PACANZ nominee(s) must enter & dance in at least 2 age solo classes to be eligible to receive a nomination.
14 Replacements
In the event of sickness, a competitor dancing in duos, trios or groups may be replaced before the beginning of the session by a bona fide competitor in the Competitions. Please advise the Competitions Committee before the beginning of the
session.15 Repeats
12 years & over – may only repeat a dance in PACANZ nomination classes.
Under 12 years – 1st time soloists can dance the same dance 3 times: 1st time solo class, restricted class and solo age class.
Other under 12 years can only dance the same dance twice: restricted and solo age class or solo age class and championship.
Refer rule 6 above re eligibility to enter championship classes.16 Order of Performance
Competitor’s names will appear in the programme in the order in which they will compete.
All competitors are to be backstage or near vicinity at the time of the commencement of their class.
Those not present when called upon shall, at the discretion of the Competitions Committee forfeit their right to compete in that class.17 Second Attempts
Second attempts may be permitted at the discretion of the Adjudicator.
18 Errors
Please notify the Competitions Committee of any errors in the competitions programme before the competitions begin.
19 Withdrawals
Please advise the Competitions Committee of any withdrawals before the commencement of the competitions.
20 Music
All music will be played through the Society’s laptop. The music files must be MP3 or M4A files. Instructions will be emailed to all competitors following the close of entries. Please ensure a backup is available on either USB, phone or CD. Please check in with the stage manager at least 1 class before the commencement of the class the competitor is dancing in.
21 Adjudicator
No communication by teachers, competitors or other interested parties, with the adjudicator is permitted. The Competitions Committee reserves the right to disqualify a competitor for any breach of this rule.
22 Rehearsals
Rehearsals on stage are not permitted at any time, including meal breaks, except in special circumstances and then only with the permission of either the Competitions Committee or Stage Manager.
23 Curtains and Stage Lighting
Curtains and dimming of stage lights may be used for Groups and Troupes only.
24 Filming
Generally, a competitor may arrange for their performance to be recorded by an audience member. In no circumstances may you record, on any device, another performer without their permission.
Flash photography is not permitted during an item.
Please use tripods with consideration for the audience and the adjudicator’s view is not obscured.The Adjudicator’s verbal summary comments are not to be recorded by any means.
25 Trophies
All trophies held by the competitors from last year are to be returned by the date stated in this syllabus.
They are to be professionally engraved at competitors’ expense and cleaned prior to being returned.
Competitors will be invoiced the costs of repairing trophies that are returned in poor condition or damaged.
Entries for the current competitions will not be accepted until all trophies held by a competitor are returned.26 Aggregate Trophies
To win an aggregate trophy the Competitor is to compete in all required classes and earn the highest sum of points for 1st, 2nd or 3rd placings awarded by the Adjudicator:
First Place – 5 Points Second Place – 3 Points Third Place – 1 Point
When placings are tied, the total of nine points is re-allocated as follows:
1st Place Tie – First Equal: 4 Points each; Third: 1 Point
2nd Place Tie – First: 5 Points; Second Equal: 2 Points each.
3rd Place Tie – First: 5 Points; Second: 3 Points; Third Equal: ½ point each.
27 Protests
To enter a protest Competitors are required to submit in writing the grounds upon which the protest is based plus $20 (twenty dollars) fee to the Secretary of NB&D Inc. before the end of the competitions.
Should the protest, upon investigation by the Competitions Committee be deemed frivolous or unfounded, the fee shall be forfeited.
The decision of the Competitions Committee is final.28 Personal Risk
a) All competitors compete at their own risk and the Society accepts no responsibility for any accidents or mishaps and on these conditions only are entries accepted.
b) The Society and volunteers helping with the event will not accept responsibility for the supervision of children.
29 Privacy Disclaimer
The dance competitions application form collects personal information about you.
a) This information is collected for the purpose of registering you and determining your eligibility for the classes you have entered in Northland Ballet & Dance Inc’s (NB&D) competitions.
b) This information will form part of the competitions programme and is available to the Committee of NB&D. It may also be used to inform you about services and events offered or recommended by NB&D and opportunities to support NB&D’s work.
c) You have the right of access to and correction of this information subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993.
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Solos: $15 per item
Duos: $15 per item
Trios: $20 per item
Jazz and Tap Dance Championships: $20
Classical Ballet Variation: $20
National Young Performer: $25
Groups: $30 per group
Late entry fee: $10 for entries submitted during the week after the entry closing date.
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Administration fees will not be charged for the 2023 & future competitions.
Note: All entries and fees must be received by the closing date. Entries are only accepted when entry form and full payment are matched.
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Weekend Pass: $35 per person
Day Pass: $15 per person
Adults: $5 per session. Groups session: $10 per person.
Children 5 to 15 years: gold coin donation per session
Children under 5 years free
2026 Adjudicator
Brigid Carter-Chan
Bio coming soon!
2025 Results
Northland Ballet & Dance 57th Annual Dance Competitions.
Here is the 2025 competition programme with results.
2024 Results
Northland Ballet & Dance 57th Annual Dance Competitions.
Here is the 2024 competition programme with results.