It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Val Deakin on May 23, 2025. A memorial service was held at the Dance Centre to celebrate her extraordinary life and legacy in dance and the community.
We are excited to bring Fleur de Thier to NP from Christchurch for an open contemporary dance workshop.
Fleur is a fabulous teacher and choreographer – thoughtful in working within the dancer’s abilities, while using fun eclectic music to extend the dancer.
Saturday 16 May from 9.30 to 11.30am at
Beach Street Hall Fitzroy – $25.00
Enquiries and bookings phone Jane 0276 940 933.
Fleur is the main driver and choreographer for Rebound Dance Company Chch – do check out their web page.
See you there!!
BOOKINGS OPEN FOR GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE – click here
After a fabulously successful season of 14 sold out houses of Giraffes Can’t Dance at the Dance Centre in August, the Val Deakin Dance Theatre is in the process of planning a repeat season for March next year – watch this space! So many people came and enjoyed watching the show as well as joining in – many school groups, groups from rest homes and lots of families.
Follow this link to see a trailer for this entertaining and colourful show.
Next up is a lunchtime performance at Whiteley Church with talented and amazing pianist Rosa Scaffidi. Several of the adult members of the Dance Theatre as well as the 5 and 7 year old Bliss sisters, will be dancing to a selection of music by Debussy, Satie and Poulenc. Some very well know pieces will be on the programme, and some less familiar ones as well. Because of the lovely venue, this will be a site-specific performance.
The performance will be on Wednesday, October 8th at 12:10 pm. Entrance by donation.
The Val Deakin Dance School will be having their annual Recital at the Dance Centre ( 306 St Aubyn Street) on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23. Dance genres on show will include tap, ballet, contemporary dance and character dance performed by dancers aged from 5 to 75! A huge range of music, costume and lighting will add to the delights of the show. Tickets can be bought by contacting Jane Roseman . janeroseman@xtra.co.nz or 027 694 0933.