Whanganui Performing Arts - Competitions & Academy

25/09/2026

💜Have your say on our Syllabus!

🩰 Dance (ballet, modern & tap) 2027
🎭 Musical Theatre, Drama and Vocal 2027
🎻 Piano & Instrumental 2027

We’re open to adding classes, splitting classes or looking at shaking things up.

Do we split lyrical and contemporary?
Do we add acro?
Should we bring back three speed tap?
Is 2027 the year we bring back the Giant Jenga Comp in the annex?

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We are not currently in a position to bring back Highland dance due to not having an appropriate convenor. Know someone who may be able to help? Let us know!

2020-2026 Dance Syllabus - reduced to accomodate smaller numbers for venue requirements (COVID-19) - we are now keen to open these back up and expand to pre 2020 options.

Modern Dance Options
Modern (Jazz)
Lyrical / Contemporary
HipHop
Character (not musical theatre)
Championship
Workshop with Adjudicator

Ballet Options
Classical Solo - Flat
Classical Solo - Pointe
Classical Barefoot - NO TOE UN**ES
National Character
Demi Character (not musical theatre)
Neo Classical
Championship
Workshop with Adjudicator

Tap Options
Solo
Waltz
Slow
Tango or Latin American
Character (not musical theatre)
Championship
Workshop with Adjudicator

Musical Theatre Options
Dance Solo
Song & Dance

Entertainment Options
Pure Entertainment - anything goes

Troupes / Duet / Trio or Quartet Options
Tap - any speed
Ballet
Modern (Jazz)
Lyrical
Contemporary
HipHop
Musical Theatre
Picture Story (a full scene from a production)

⬇️ Pop a comment below on what you’d like to see.

14/09/2026

🦢 Whanganui Senior Swans - Expression of Interest, with Developpe Studio

The link for the expressions of interest is on the Developpe Studios original post.

Timeless grace, enduring strength
Ballet • Conditioning • Reformer Pilates

Classical ballet for children and adults, Senior Swans, ballet conditioning and one‑to‑one Reformer Pilates.

09/09/2026

Pat Snoxell Performing Arts Fund – Applications Now Open!
Are you a passionate performer looking for support to take your talent to the next level?
The fund provides up to $1,000 for youth aged 12- 16 years of age Don't miss this opportunity! Applications are now open.
Application form must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday 30th September 2026 Late Applications will not be accepted.
Click the link below to access the application form.

https://www.regent.co.nz/pat-snoxell-performing-arts-fund

04/09/2026

Congratulations 🥳

01/09/2026

🧴 URGENT CALL FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS 🧼

Whatever Whanganui urgently needs hygiene products to support young people in our community.

Community House Whanganui is encouraging local businesses, offices, organisations and community groups to get involved. Why not organise a collection amongst your staff or members, purchase a few items in bulk, and drop your donations off to Whatever?

Every contribution, big or small, will help ensure our young people have access to the everyday hygiene essentials they need.

💛 Let’s get behind Whatever and support our local youth.

Please see the flyer below for details on what is needed and where to drop off your donations.

🧴 URGENT CALL FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS 🧼

Whatever urgently needs hygiene products to support young people in our community.

We’re encouraging local businesses, offices, organisations and community groups to get involved. Why not organise a collection amongst your staff or members, purchase a few items in bulk, and drop your donations off to Whatever?

Every contribution, big or small, will help ensure our young people have access to the everyday hygiene essentials they need.

💛 Let’s get behind Whatever and support our local youth.

Please see the flyer below for details on what is needed and where to drop off your donations.

28/08/2026

🎟️ Giveway!!
4 tickets to the production of Hadestown!
Super exciting to be able to support this Giveaway!

Head to the Cullinane College post, to “like, comment & share” to be in to win!

🎭 About - Hadestown is an award-winning musical by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell that retells two interconnected ancient Greek myths set against a Depression-era, New Orleans-inspired jazz and folk backdrop.

Send a message to learn more

24/08/2026

🚨Attention Soloist PACANZ Nominees!

Important information from Performing Arts Competitions Association of NZ - 30TH AUGUST IS CLOSING DATE FOR ALL SOLOISTS. Double check and make sure all of your info has been sent in now! 🚨

30TH AUGUST IS CLOSING DATE FOR ALL SOLOISTS. Double check and make sure all of your info has been sent in now! 🚨🚨🚨

24/08/2026

🫶Troupe Sessions for the 2026 Performing Arts Competitions Association of NZ are out now!

A huge congratulations and very best of luck to our nominees in the troupe section!

THESPA: The Space of Performing Arts Musical Theatre : Moulin Rouge 🇫🇷
Wellington Dance Academy Jazz : Disco Snails 🐌

17/08/2026

WCS Membership Applications now open!
Link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeXtploaOX.../viewform...
Membership Applications Now Open!
November 2026 - October 2027
Memberships last one financial year (November 2026 - October 2027).
Membership must be renewed each year, to continue to receive member pricing.
Memberships are confirmed by the WCS Committee and an invoice will be sent out to successful applicants by our treasurer after approval at an official committee meeting.
Academy, PerformAble & Production Cast are required to become members of WCS.
Membership fee: $10.00 child (under 18 years)
Membership fee: $15.00 adult (18-65 years)
Membership fee: $12.50 senior (65+ years)
Approved members will be sent an invoice for payment of member fee.
Membership Perks:
Workshops FREE for members only in 2027
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (if 18+)
Discounted rates where applicable across services offered by WCS (e.g. Competitions, Concerts, Productions, and Workshops)
Membership discounts, or free workshop attendance is only applied to the named member. An example being if a parent has a membership, their membership does not mean that their child will receive member pricing. The child will need their own membership, for pricing to apply.

WCS Membership Applications now open!
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXtploaOXU4RSIYR8nq0PiI0eqOxOFKYnG2jPMRHIXq5Wezw/viewform?usp=dialog

Membership Applications Now Open!

November 2026 - October 2027

Memberships last one financial year (November 2026 - October 2027).
Membership must be renewed each year, to continue to receive member pricing.
Memberships are confirmed by the WCS Committee and an invoice will be sent out to successful applicants by our treasurer after approval at an official committee meeting.
Academy, PerformAble & Production Cast are required to become members of WCS.
Membership fee: $10.00 child (under 18 years)
Membership fee: $15.00 adult (18-65 years)
Membership fee: $12.50 senior (65+ years)
Approved members will be sent an invoice for payment of member fee.

Membership Perks:
Workshops FREE for members only in 2027
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (if 18+)
Discounted rates where applicable across services offered by WCS (e.g. Competitions, Concerts, Productions, and Workshops)
Membership discounts, or free workshop attendance is only applied to the named member. An example being if a parent has a membership, their membership does not mean that their child will receive member pricing. The child will need their own membership, for pricing to apply.

12/08/2026

🎭 Support Whanganui Performing Arts in 2026–2027 🎭

Our 2025–2026 season saw 700+ young performers take to stages across Whanganui, with some also performing at national performing arts events in Palmerston North.

We’re now looking for local businesses, organisations and individuals to support our 2026–2027 season.

Donations start from just $20 and help cover the costs of our programmes, workshops, productions and competitions, as well as supporting our volunteers and providing scholarships for young performers.

A major focus for the coming season is expanding PerformAble, our programme supporting local performers with disabilities. We want to provide more regular opportunities for participants to learn, develop skills, build confidence and perform.

Larger donation options are also available to support individual festivals or become an annual sponsor of PerformAble, with advertising and other supporter benefits included at selected levels.

As a registered charity, eligible donations can be receipted for tax purposes.

Want to support us?
Email our Secretary at [email protected] to find out more or request our 2026–2027 sponsorship options.

Every contribution helps us keep young people performing on stage. 🎭