Senior Swans Ballet Programme

NSDS is proud to offer the Senior Swans ballet program, originally founded in 2014 by Kathleen Curwen-Walker L.C.B.A. With a vision of making ballet accessible to seniors, Kathleen created this wonderful program in New Zealand to provide a welcoming, supportive, and safe space for older adults to experience the joy of dance. Her 'Ballet Initiation Course' has since become a proven pathway, allowing seniors of all backgrounds – from complete beginners to those returning after years away – to build strong foundations and gradually immerse themselves in the art of ballet.

 

We are thrilled to bring this remarkable program to our community. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the warm and encouraging environment that defines Senior Swans, helping our senior students embrace the confidence, grace and joy that ballet offers, while staying true to the program’s original principles.