Our
Classes.
Being part of our studio family, you will learn coordination, flexibility, discipline, confidence, poise, self-expression, creativity, rhythm, good posture, and fitness.
Our students also have the opportunity to gain stage experience by performing in shows, sitting national exams, travelling, competing, obtaining teaching qualifications, and making life-long friends!
Offering classes in a range of styles, we're sure you'll find a class that your child, or even yourself, will love!
Jazz
Jazz dance was originally, any style performed to jazz music. Overtime, a defined jazz genre emerged. Modern jazz is the bridge between jazz/modern dance being more technical, yet grounded.
Tap
Tap is a form of dance characterised by using the sounds of metal tap shoes rhythmically striking the floor. It embodies diverse styles expressed through beats, sounds and movement
Ballet
Ballet is a form of dance using scenery, music + movements of dancers to tell a story. The word ballet comes from the French ballette, which is from the Latin word ballare, meaning 'to dance'.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is one of the most popular styles of dance. It incorporates many street dance styles mainly performed to Hip Hop music.
Contemporary
Contemporary is an expressive dance style that combines elements of several dance genres, working with organic body movement .
Classes for Littlies
Introduction to Dance (with Parents)
30 minute classes
A fun class aimed at kids from 2-3 years old where they'll learn basic stretching, rhythm, coordination, feet positions, skipping & gallops, elevation, facial & musical expression. Parents are able to join their little ones in our Intro class to support them in their dance journey.
Beginners Jazz
30 minute classes
A fun class aimed at kids from 3-4 years old where they'll learn basic stretching, rhythm, coordination, feet positions, skipping & gallops, elevation, facial & musical expression.
Pre-Grade Jazz, Tap, Ballet + Hip Hop Classes
30-45 minute classes
Fun classes where children can begin to learn the basic skills in a chosen discipline.
Open Classes
Open Theatre Jazz
Incorporating Stretch, Leap + Spin, available for Junior to Senior levels
Classes incorporating stretching, leaps, turns and techniques in varying dance styles.
NZAMD Stretch, Leap + Spin exam available for Intermediate Open Jazz dancers.
Open Hip Hop
Junior to Advanced classes
Fun, free-style hip hop classes.
Open Contemporary
Junior level
Learn the basics of contemporary movement.
Structured Syllabus Classes
NZAMD Jazz
Pre Grade to Solo Diploma
The NZAMD Jazz syllabus is designed with comprehensive warm ups, stretches, floor work, progressions from corners with turns, kicks and jumps and further combinations.
NZAMD Ballet
Pre Grade to Solo Diploma
The NZAMD Ballet Syllabus is designed to allow students to progress without pressure. Each grade is of a length that makes it enjoyable for all students while being progressively challenging for those wanting to push themselves.
NZAMD Tap
Pre Grade to Solo Diploma
The American Tap syllabus consists of barre work, centre work, and set/teachers’ own choreographed dances.
NZAMD Hip Hop
Pre Grade to Solo Diploma
The NZAMD Hip Hop syllabus is an energetic dance style with versatile hip hop moves extending the students and giving continual progression through the levels.
NZAMD Contemporary
Level 4 to Solo Diploma
The NZAMD Contemporary syllabus teaches students to understand the concepts of contemporary movement such as weight, flow, momentum, and the use of gravity. They continue to enjoy a sense of dance while focusing on freedom of movement and spatial awareness.
By Audition or Invitation
Performing Group
Junior, Intermediate, Pre Senior + Senior
Selected pupils working in teams, representing the studio at competitions and events. Opportunities are also given to travel for workshops and other dance events.
Competition Work
Junior to Senior ages
Dancers may be approached to begin competition work including; solos, duos, and trios.
NZAMD
NZ Association of Modern Dance
Our structured classes follow NZAMD syllabi with students working towards sitting NZAMD accredited exams.
IDT
International Dance Technique
We utilise the IDT syllabus and exercises within our Stretch + Strengthen classes.
PBT
Progressing Ballet Technique
PBT exercises are currently used throughout our ballet classes to help students by training muscle memory.
