THESPA: The Space of Performing Arts

02/09/2026

All the good vibes with Junior Company 💖⭐️

23/08/2026

We are soooo grateful for our friends over at iRepair, they have helped us not only by sponsoring things like the TV you see in our waiting room but have also helped fund many of our students to New York City for further training. If you need help with your devices… pop into New Plymouth iRepair and the team there will help you out!

🎭🎶 We aren't just tech geeks - we are HUGE supporters of the arts and charitable initiatives by supplying resources, time, and funds, collaborating with organisations such as THESPA: The Space of Performing Arts, 4th Wall Theatre, Mike's Live/Open Mic Night, Primo, and sponsoring local performers to get to international performing arts festivals and learning opportunities abroad 🎭🎶

10/08/2026

Our friends at Dance Highway 45 are running a hip hop workshop on Friday! Sign up details below ☺️

27/07/2026

We ❤️ New Plymouth Competitions Society

⚜️ G O L D S P O N S O R ⚜️

A huge thank you to our Gold sponsor .nz
We’re incredibly grateful for your generous support this year. Thespa sponsored the stunning sashes each group dancer proudly received.

Thespa is a big advocate for the performing arts in our community, and we’re honoured to have them with us as a sponsor ♥️🤍♥️🤍

14/06/2026

Can you help?! Let’s support our local comp ❤️

✨ H E L P N E E D E D ✨

Our competitions are organised and run entirely by volunteers. While our committee works hard behind the scenes, we can’t do it alone – we need the support of our amazing local dance community to help make the competition a success.

The dance section currently has volunteer spaces available on the entry door and music desk throughout the competition week. These roles are straightforward and vital to the smooth running of the event.

A timetable of available sessions will be posted in the comments. Please take a look and let us know if you can help with one or more shifts.

Even a few hours of your time can make a huge difference and help us continue providing this wonderful opportunity for dancers across Taranaki and beyond.

Thank you for supporting your local dance community 💙💛

06/06/2026

Senior acro lately!

Trying things, landing some, improving little by little, and getting a little more confident each round

See you in the studio ✨

31/05/2026

A night with our Wizard of Oz crew ✨

Practicing, chatting, making friends, finding their roles, and getting to be themselves in the room.

Very sweet crew 🫶

23/05/2026

We were so proud of our students for receiving a nomination to compete at NYPA troupes 2026! Thank you so much for the nomination! NYPA HERE WE COME! ❤️💃🔥

14/05/2026

Our Senior Company had a great time performing at Centre City tonight alongside LGS Dance & Academy Of Dance Taranaki in support of Luke and Calypso’s travels to Frenchwoods in NYC! Thanks for having us Centre City, New Plymouth ❤️

11/05/2026

Come along to Centre City, New Plymouth on Thursday evening.. you might spot some familiar faces 👀🫶🏻

Excited about this one. ✈️

We’re bringing together a lineup of local talent to celebrate youth in the arts, and support a couple of young performers heading overseas.

Come along and support local talent.

📍 Centre City · 🗓 Thursday, May 14 · ⏰ 6:30PM