Our modern dance section offers competitors an opportunity to express themselves in multiple styles of dance including Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary and Hip Hop.
Competitors up to the age of 21 travel from around New Zealand to compete for prestigious awards such as the Young Performer of the Year Nominations, the Major Modern Award and tuition scholarships.
Competitors up to the age of 21 travel from around New Zealand to compete for prestigious awards such as the Young Performer of the Year Nominations, the Major Modern Award and tuition scholarships.
Modern Competition Dates
8th - 11th July 2026
Meet our Convernor;
Lauren Stull grew up in Auckland and spent much of her childhood dancing. She enjoyed dancing on stage and performing in musical theatre productions, highlights were Fame, Footloose and Oklahoma in her late teens. Lauren now shares her love of dance with her daughters and enjoys giving back to the arts community in Tauranga.
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8th - 11th July 2026
Meet our Convernor;
Lauren Stull grew up in Auckland and spent much of her childhood dancing. She enjoyed dancing on stage and performing in musical theatre productions, highlights were Fame, Footloose and Oklahoma in her late teens. Lauren now shares her love of dance with her daughters and enjoys giving back to the arts community in Tauranga.
Contact - [email protected]