Sharon Howells School of Dance has operated from the Upper Riccarton-Avonhead area of Christchurch since 1999. The school is recognized as one of the best ballet schools not only in Christchurch but also throughout New Zealand.

Ballet classes are held from Pre School (four years old) to Grade 8/Intermediate level.

The work covered is based on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) programme for children and students which provides:

• An internationally recognized level of attainment with qualifications recognized worldwide.
• A syllabus to measure progress with clearly defined goals.
• Objective Standards: children that pass examinations normally have had to work for their results and these are not given easily.
• Teachers are monitored by the Academy so that parents can be assured of a safe and secure teaching environment.

2019 TERM DATES

TERM ONE

Begins Saturday 9th February  - Finishes Saturday 13th April

TERM TWO

Begins Saturday 27th April - Finishes Saturday 6th July

TERM THREE

Begins Saturday 20th July - Finishes Saturday 28th September

TERM FOUR

Begins Saturday 12th October - Finishes Saturday 14th December

• Private owned studio
• Two Dance studios, Wardrobe and Costume facilities
• A private and family atmosphere
• Easy off street parking
• ONLY SCHOOL in Christchurch supplying character shoes and skirts for students exams (saving of $100 or more every year)
• Extensive Costume Department
• RAD International examiner teaching if not overseeing every class
• Staff trained in RAD and NZAMD

All students PRIMARY and above to sit full exam at the end of the year must attend 2 classes per week throughout the year.

ST PETERS CHURCH HALL    

MONDAY
4.00-5.00       GRADE 2             Miss Alex             
5.00-6.00       GRADE 1 JAZZ        Miss Alex        
6.00-7.00       GRADE 2 JAZZ        Miss Alex 

MAIN STUDIO 25 MIDDLEPARK RD 
3.30-4.30       PRIMARY             Miss Howells 
4.30-5.30       GRADE 3             Miss Howells                
5.30-6.30       GRADE 4             Miss Howells   
6.30-7.30       GRADE 5             Miss Howells

TUESDAY
3.30-4.30        GRADE 1            Miss Howells              
4.30-5.30        INTER FOUND        Miss Howells                
5.30-6.30        GRADE 7            Miss Alex    
6.30-7.30        GRADE 8            Miss Alex 
7.30-8.30        INTER  JAZZ        Miss Alex  

WEDNESDAY 
3.30-4.15        PRE PRIMARY        Miss Howells 
4.15-5.15        GRADE 2            Miss Howells                
5.15-6.15        INTER FOUND        Miss Howells                  
6.15-6.45        INTER FOUND POINTE to alt Studio 2  Miss Viana/Miss Howells 
6.15-6.45        INTER POINTE to alt Studio 2 Miss Viana/Miss Howells      
6.45-7.45        CONTEMPORY NZAMD EXAM (SENIORS ONLY) Miss Alex 
7.45-8.30        ELEM JAZZ          Miss Alex

THURSDAY 
4.00-5.00        INTERMEDIATE FOUND Miss Howells                       
5.00-6.00        GRADE 7            Miss Howells                
6.00-7.00        INTERMED           Miss Howells
7.00-8.00        GRADE 8            Miss Howells

FRIDAY 
3.30-4.30        GRADE 4  JAZZ      Miss Alex        
4.30-5.30        GRADE 5            Miss Alex                
5.30-6.30        GRADE 3            Miss Alex

SATURDAY 
9.30-10.00        BEGINNERS         Miss Maya 
10.00-10.45       PRE  PRIMARY      Miss Maya    
10.45 *                                                 
11.00-12.00       PRIMARY           Miss Maya    
12.00-1.00        GRADE 1           Miss Howells        
1.00 * 
1.15-2.15         GRADE 4           Miss Howells    
3.00-4.00         JUNIOR TECH CLASS (GRADE 3-5)  6 week course 
4.00-5.00         SENIOR TECH CLASS (IF ABOVE)   6 week course