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SENIOR COMPANY
SENIOR COMPANY
13 - 18 years
Senior Company offers our highest level of dance, singing, and acting training in New Plymouth. Students train across three sessions each week, totalling up to 10 hours of elite, triple-threat development designed for committed performers.
Our programme includes the NZAMD syllabus, giving students structured progression, strong technical foundations, and nationally recognised qualification pathways. While most dance schools stay stagnant and work on the same exam material all year, Company students work year round on dance technique, and learning and retaining choreography quickly. This means we can achieve fantastic exam results quickly, saving more time for all the more exciting skills and opportunities we offer!
Senior Company also benefits from THESPA Guests workshops, where leading industry professionals provide expert coaching and real-world insight into the performing arts industry in Aotearoa.
Instead of separating classes into styles or disciplines, Senior Company works within set weekly hours where students arrive ready for anything. This integrated model creates versatile, adaptable, and confident performers, ideal for those pursuing high-level dance classes, acting classes, or musical theatre training in New Plymouth.
At THESPA, every student is encouraged to grow as a singer, dancer, actor, and musician. Senior Company students support each other, step beyond comfort zones, and build the resilience needed to thrive on stage.
$650 per term incl. GST
All Company classes include a termly costume fee. See our price list for details.
TUESDAY
6:30pm - 9:00pm
THURSDAY
6:30pm - 9:00pm
SATURDAY
10:00am - 3:00pm
INTERMEDIATE COMPANY
INTERMEDIATE COMPANY
10 - 13 years
Intermediate Company runs across three classes each week, offering elite training in dance, singing, and acting designed to strengthen foundational skills across all performing arts disciplines.
This programme bridges the gap between recreational training and the demands of Senior Company, giving students the perfect level of challenge for their age and stage of development.
Students train using the NZAMD syllabus, ensuring structured progression, strong technique, and confidence in learning and retaining choreography, skills that set them up for success as they move into higher-level performing arts training. While most dance schools stay stagnant and work on the same exam material all year, Company students work year round on dance technique, and learning and retaining choreography quickly. This means we can achieve fantastic exam results quickly, saving more time for all the more exciting skills and opportunities we offer!
Intermediate Company also gains access to THESPA Guests workshops, where top industry professionals bring fresh expertise and real-world guidance from across Aotearoa.
With carefully structured weekly hours, Intermediate Company is ideal for busy students balancing school, sport, and extracurricular commitments, while still allowing time to train at a high standard in the performing arts. This balanced schedule ensures young performers can thrive without burnout.
Intermediate Company students also work closely with our Seniors during Saturday sessions, strengthening our signature “team-sport” approach. By learning alongside more experienced performers, students build confidence, resilience, and the collaborative mindset essential for becoming strong triple-threat artists.
Our age ranges are simply a guide—please contact us if you’re considering a different class.
$480 per term incl. GST
All Company classes include a termly costume fee. See our price list for details.
TUESDAY
4:30pm - 6:00pm
THURSDAY
4:30pm - 6:00pm
SATURDAY
1:00pm - 3:00pm
JUNIOR COMPANY
JUNIOR COMPANY
8 - 10 years
Junior Company runs across two classes per week, giving young performers access to elite, age-appropriate training in dance, singing, and acting. These sessions focus on building strong foundational skills across all performing arts disciplines, preparing students for the progression into Intermediate and Senior Company.
Following the same structure as our advanced programmes, Junior Company introduces students to the NZAMD syllabus, helping them develop safe technique, confidence, and early mastery of choreography and musicality. Students also benefit from selected THESPA Guests workshops, offering inspiring experiences with leading industry professionals and giving them an early connection to the performing arts industry in Aotearoa.
Junior Company members train across every style we offer: jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, plus group singing and acting, creating well-rounded, versatile young performers. This broad exposure ensures students build coordination, creativity, confidence, and a strong understanding of each discipline.
Designed for both enthusiastic beginners and highly motivated young artists, Junior Company provides a supportive, team-focused training environment. It is the best way to introduce your child to all areas of the performing arts while nurturing cooperation, creativity, and a love of performing.
Our age ranges are simply a guide—please contact us if you’re considering a different class.
$380 per term incl. GST
All Company classes include a termly costume fee. See our price list for details.
MONDAY
4:30pm - 6:00pm
WEDNESDAY
4:30pm - 6:00pm
SATURDAY*
1:00pm - 3:00pm
*optional at extra cost
MINI COMPANY
MINI COMPANY
5 - 8 years
Mini Company runs across two classes per week, giving young students elite, age-appropriate training focused on building a love of dance, singing, and acting.
Mini Company is the perfect example of our “one-stop shop” philosophy: students experience a variety of performing arts all under one roof, alongside peers who share the same creative interests.
The programme follows elements of the NZAMD Rosette/pre-grade syllabus, introducing foundational technique and performance skills in a fun, structured way.
Selected THESPA Guests workshops may also be offered from leading industry professionals to inspire and guide our young performers, helping them connect with the wider performing arts world in Aotearoa.
Mini Company was designed to create a clear pathway for young performers to grow toward Junior Company and beyond. Learning new skills in a supportive, team-based environment fosters confidence, resilience, and the joy of performing, setting the foundation for lifelong artistic growth.
Our age ranges are simply a guide—please contact us if you’re considering a different class.
$250 per term incl. GST
All Company classes include a termly costume fee. See our price list for details.
MONDAY
3:30pm - 4:30pm
WEDNESDAY
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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