Counterpointe

26/06/2026

Almost a month has passed since our contemporary dance evening “Te Ha” in the Great Hall of the Christchurch Arts Centre!

What an inspiring and uplifting winter project this was for our dancers: a once in a lifetime opportunity to work alongside world-class vocalists Jennine Bailey and Deborah Wai Kapohe ! 🎶🎼🩰🎹

Thank you Jennine and Debbie for giving our dancers such a friendly and warm introduction to working with professional musicians in the performance arena! 😍🤩

🎥 retold.

15/06/2026

All Counterpointe students have the opportunity to learn to sing and read music by participation in the “Counterpointe Chorale”.

Singing as a group develops children’s sense of musicality, as well as providing a performance experience where they are supported to discover how to work as an independent team!

Last weekend the Counterpointe Chorale participated in a Royal School of Church Music “Music Sunday” event at the Parish of St Michael and All Angels.

The Chorale performed a variety of pieces from the tradition of English Sacred Choral Music, in collaboration with the Parish Choir of St Michaels and St Michaels Scholars (from St Michael’s Church School).

English Sacred Choral Music is a significant part of the musical heritage of Christchurch and wider New Zealand: we are so lucky to have access to this inspiring and timeless musical tradition.

The Royal School of Church Music has put forward a petition to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, for English Sacred Choral Music to be recognised as a Living Heritage Tradition.

05/06/2026

20/05/2026

Have you got your ticket?!

Te Hā -an evening of contemporary dance with live vocal music 🎶🎤🩰

📍30th May 7pm

Enjoy this peek into rehearsal with the incredible and Fledgling Programme student Anahera dancing choreography by Pieter Symonds!

Beautiful dancing accompanied by beautiful music! Don’t miss out on this very special evening! 😍👏

Tickets available from: https://events.humanitix.com/te-ha

08/05/2026

An exciting sneak peek into our rehearsals for our upcoming Fledgling Programme / Counterpointe performance;

Te Hā -an evening of contemporary dance with live vocal music 🎶🎤🩰

The incredible Jennine Bailey performs “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” with Fledgling Programme student Trinity dancing choreography by Miss Monica!

Beautiful dancing accompanied by beautiful music! We are so lucky to be joined by such talented singers 😍👏

Tickets available from: https://events.humanitix.com/te-ha

29/04/2026

Counterpointe presents:

Te Hā

an evening of contemporary dance accompanied by live vocal music

Join dancers from Counterpointe alongside the world-class vocal talents of Jennine Bailey and Deborah Wai Kapohe for a spellbinding evening of contemporary dance accompanied by live music!

Held in the UNESCO award winning Great Hall at the Christchurch Arts Centre: Te Matatiki Toi Ora, this powerful and moving collaboration of live music, dance and space will leave you enchanted!

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience, secure your tickets now!
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https://events.humanitix.com/te-ha

Join vocalists Jennine Bailey and Deborah Wai Kapohe alongside dancers from Counterpointe for a spellbinding evening of contemporary dance with live music

24/04/2026

🌺 LEST WE FORGET 🌺

“they shall not grow old, for we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning We Will Remember Them”

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The Memorial window of the Great Hall in the Christchurch Arts Centre (pictured) is dedicated to University of Canterbury staff and students who students who served in WW1.
Made of over 4000 pieces of stained glass, the window features historically influential British figures such as Shakespeare and Cpt James Cook, reflecting New Zealand’s historical political and social connection to Britain.

🎵 [Mr. Daniel plays the traditional ANZAC Day Hymn: “Abide with Me” in tribute to all service men and women]

There are no classes at Counterpointe today Saturday 25th April and ANZAC day observed Monday 27th April

15/04/2026

6 new classical solos for Fledgling Programme students ☑️ 🩰🎹

The dancers are ready for the stage!! Toi Toi!!