Full-time training

Study full-time with The Fledgling Programme and turn your dreams into reality. Under the guidance of highly qualified pedagogues, you’ll be supported every step of the way as you prepare to take your leap onto the international stage.

What the Programme Offers

Intensive Semi-Private Training
Fledgling-level students receive full-time, semi-private training specifically designed to prepare them for international auditions. Classes are capped at four students, ensuring you receive focused, personalised attention. The only programme in New Zealand offering an all-inclusive fee structure resulting in the most cost effect training
Students also enjoy unlimited private coaching with Miss Monica at no additional cost—meaning you get exactly the training you need, when you need it.

Balanced Academic Pathways
Training takes place during the day, with academic study supported through:

• Partner schools such as Hagley College and Ao Tawhiti.

  or

• Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu or other programmes such as Crimson education

Students are also prepared for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) examinations, taught by a qualified RAD teacher with an RAD-approved examination pianist.

Support for Out-of-Town Students

Homestay options are available for students relocating to Christchurch, ensuring a safe and supportive living environment.

Fully inclusive curriculum

Your programme fee includes weekly classes in:

• Contemporary

• Reformer Pilates

• Yoga

This cross-training strengthens technique, prevents injury, and supports the demands of pre-professional study.

A Direct Path to International Success

Our focus is simple: to train dancers to an international standard so they are fully prepared to audition for company-affiliated schools and take the next step toward professional employment.

Students work closely with some of the world’s most respected teachers—not in crowded masterclasses, but in intimate small-group or 1-1 settings.
Guest artists for 2025 included:

• Shaun James Kelly

• Joy Womack

• Oleg Ignatev