Background
Tarrant, Deirdre Elizabeth Anne was born on January 25, 1946 in Wellington, New Zealand. Daughter of Alfred Edward and Brigitte Esme (Rendle) Tarrant.
dancer educator dance company director
Tarrant, Deirdre Elizabeth Anne was born on January 25, 1946 in Wellington, New Zealand. Daughter of Alfred Edward and Brigitte Esme (Rendle) Tarrant.
Bachelor with honors, Victoria University, Wellington, 1967. Advanced teachers certified, Royal Academy Dancing, London, 1969.
Principal Tarrant Dance Studios, New Zealand, since 1968. Teacher Royal Academy Dancing, United Kingdom, 1968-1971. Teacher master class Canada, 1972-1984.
Dancer New Zealand Ballet Company, 1963-1965. Trustee National Dance Archive, New Zealand, 1974-2000. Director Footnote Dance Company, New Zealand, since 1985.
Deputy chair New Zealand School Dance, 1990-1995. Major examiner Royal Academy Dancing, United Kingdom, since 1984. Member dance advisory New Zealand Qualifications Authority, since 1996.
Member school committees, New Zealand, scout association committees, New Zealand. Fellow Trinity College (London).
Married Peter Leo McKenzie, April 13, 1971. Children: Justin Daniel Edward McKenzie, Bret Peter Tarrant McKenzie, Jonathon Matthew REndle McKenzie.