808

Events
808 dancers performing on stage

A year at 808

Summer holidays

  • Recreational classes take a break
  • Private Lessons
  • Duo, Solo, Trio Lessons

Term 1 – Show Term

  • Classes commence
  • Show preparation begins. This is a fun, professionally run production that all students are involved in. Our shows are one of the biggest highlights for our dance community.

Term 2

  • Recreational classes continue
  • Competition Season starts

Term 3 – Show Term

  • Kairos Dance Convention (All 808 Select/Elite students welcome to attend)
  • Show preparation begins
  • 808 Select & Elite Crew Auditions

Term 4

  • Internship Auditions
  • End of year Picnic Celebration

Important

Dates
&
Annual
Events

2027 Term Dates

*Our term dates may differ from school terms, please check these carefully

2027 Open Week

January 25–29

Term 1

1 February – 2 April (9 Weeks)

Waitangi Day Observed – Monday 8 February,
Good Friday – 26 March, Easter Monday – 29 March

Term 2

27 April – 25 June (9 Weeks)

King’s Birthday – Monday 7 June
Matariki – Friday 25 June

Term 3

19 July – 17 September (9 Weeks)

King’s Birthday – Monday 7 June
Matariki – Friday 25 June

Term 4

11 October – 10 December (9 Weeks)

Labour Day – Monday 25 October,
Canterbury Show Day – Friday, 12 November

Holiday programme

Term 1 Holidays

12 – 23 April

Details TBC

Term 2 Holidays

5 – 16 July

Details TBC

Term 3 Holidays

27 September – 8 October

Details TBC