Graded ballet classes are available from Year 1 and above.

 

We proudly offer classical ballet classes through the RAD. We have three registered RAD teachers who are vastly experienced, and highly trained to guide students through their classical training.

 

RAD was established in the UK in 1920, is one of the largest and most influential dance education organisations in the world.
Royal Academy of Dance registered teachers adhere to a carefully structured classical ballet syllabus which is both fun and safe for students. Teachers qualify with Registered Teacher Status only after rigorous training.  Our teachers are continually updating their skills and knowledge through the RAD's professional development program.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide for new students from 5-8 years, and for older new students contact us for a recommended grade to join.

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Pre-Primary, Primary and Grade 1: Students attend one class per week. Where grades and levels have more than one class listed on the timetable, please select the day that suits you best.

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Grade 2-5 ballet: Students must attend 2 syllabus classes per week.

* Grade 2 and Grade 3 students need to select at least 2 out of the 3 day options available for thier grade. Students may opt to do all 3 days.

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Higher Grades

We offer additional ballet grades (varies year to year in the timetable) which can  include higher grades 6-8 or Discovering Repertoire levels as alternatives or concurrent classes with the vocational levels.

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Vocational Ballet: Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate must attend at least 3 classical classes per week, 2 syllabus classes and Pointe. Senior Open Ballet is optional for Intermediate students in 2026.

Advanced levels attend 5 classical classes per week, including 3 syllabus classes, Pointe class and Senior Open Ballet

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Ready Set Dance is an innovative preschool dance program that offers a dynamic 45 minute combo class filled with Jazz, Hip Hop, Singing, and Music. Our level 2 class also includes Tap.

It’s an action-packed experience that guarantees loads of fun for little ones! The curriculum is designed to appeal equally to boys and girls and our mascots Twirl and Freeze, have been created by Nickelodeon as animal friends so that preschoolers relate to their special songs.

The program caters to two age groups: 3-4 years and 4-5 years, ensuring age-appropriate activities and learning. In Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop, children develop muscle strength, control, balance, and coordination milestones and rhythm skills.

Singing plays a significant role, allowing children to build confidence as they sing on the microphone, just like their mascot friends, Twirl and Freeze. This helps nurture their vocal abilities and self-expression.

Themed dances develop creativity and add to the excitement as children learn appropriate routines. Music prompts provide support and encouragement, ensuring preschoolers are actively engaged in their participation.

With these engaging elements combined, the Ready Set Dance program offers a super fun class, where children can explore their confidence in various dance styles, enhance their coordination, and embrace their creativity.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide

Level 1 (45 minute class) for students 3-5 years, and Level 2 (60 minute class) for students 5-6 years

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Ready, Set, Ballet

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Ready Set Ballet is a magical preschool ballet program designed specifically for 3-5 year-olds. In this 30-minute enchanting ballet experience, our lovable mascots, Twirl, and Freeze, guide our little dancers through each step of the class as they discover the fundamentals of ballet.

The program incorporates specially designed music that captures the beauty of classical ballet, immersing children in a captivating musical journey. Through a thoughtfully crafted curriculum, children develop coordination, body awareness, strength, and flexibility. Visual and auditory instructions enhance their learning experience. Mime activities ignite children’s creativity and boost their confidence as they embark on adventures like picnics with Freeze and Twirl or riding the tutu train to storybook lane. Themed dances with music prompts

encourage preschoolers’ playful participation, making learning ballet a joyous experience.

With the inclusion of props such as rainbow ribbons, feathers, and bubbles, children have a blast twirling, swaying, and popping bubbles. These props not only add fun but also support tactile awareness, fine motor coordination, and control.

Ready Set Ballet is a delightful program that introduces young children to the magic of ballet, fostering confidence and their love for dance while nurturing their imagination and physical development.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide. 3-4 years enrol in Level 1, and 4-5 years enrol in Level 2

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Jazz classes are available for students Year 1 and above. Our studio trains our jazz dancers in both the Dance NZ Made and AJDA Jazz syllabi. Each syllabus offers unique aspects, and learning both engages students in a range of jazz styles and techniques.

 

DanceNZmade celebrates and embraces the strength, diversity and passion of dance in New Zealand. Created by 'Danceman' Dean McKerras, the jazz performance levels are high energy and super fun which our students thoroughly enjoy learning.

 

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The American Jazz Dance Affiliation syllabus offers style and a fantastic technical base to develop students jazz dance skills. The syllabus incorporates the styles of Funk, Lyrical and Musical Theatre, focusing strongly on strength, technique, flexibility and performance.

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Beginner Jazz - Intro 5 Jazz: Students attend one class per week from Beginner Jazz up to Intro 5 Jazz. Where class day options are available, please select the preferred class day.

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Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Jazz: All jazz students in Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels attend 2 classes, one syllabus class, and the relevant Open Jazz class for their level.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide for Beginner to Intro 4 jazz, contact us for a recommendation for older students

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Contemporary classes for students Year 5 and above (around Grade 3 ballet/Intro 4 jazz age)

 

Contemporary dance aims at teaching 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.NZAMD (New Zealand Association of Modern Dance) was the first New Zealand based dance examination organisation, and is now one of the largest in the country.

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Contemporary students attend one class per week.

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Senior Open Contemporary: For students Level 4 and above

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide for Intro or Prep Contemporary, contact us for a recommendation for older students

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We offer tap classes for students from Year 2 and above with examination levels with AJDA available.

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AJDA Tap is a street style tap syllabus, where students develop their tap style in an expressive and entertaining way. Tap dancers love to make noise! Rhythm and timing are core components of tap, and the syllabus progresses to train students in both technique and performance.

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Choosing your class: For students who have completed exam levels, follow on with the next class level.  New students with or without tap experience or older students please get in touch so we can recommend a class level to join.

We offer Hip Hop classes for students Year 2 and above, with Mini, Junior, Intermediate and Senior group classes.

 

This class is a non-exam class where students can work on skills and learn hip hop routines in a fun, group class.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide. Mini Hip Hop for students in Years 2, 3 & 4. Junior Hip Hop for students in Years 5 & 6. Intermediate Hip Hop for students in Years 7 & 8. Senior Hip Hop for students Year 9+

Classes for year 2 and above working towards competing in NZCAF and FISAF events for solos or teams, and fitness routines.

 

We offer skills based classes at the studio for students to work on their strength, flexibility and fitness, and the core aerobic skill moves.

 

Private lessons are available for competing athletes, and our experienced coaches support all athletes who are keen to compete with learning routines and being prepared for the stage.

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Aerobics is a energetic sport with fun, fitness and friendship.

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Choosing your class

Primary: For students from Year 2-6. Students will be learning the division 5 routines, with the opportunity to compete.

Aerobics Skills: For all aerobics students Year 4 and above to work on skills, strength, flexibility and performance.

Senior: For students Year 7+ to work on open or novice routines

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Classes for students Year 1 and above, are gymnastics based where students learn skills from forward rolls, cartwheels and leaps right up to handsprings, aerials and flips, while working on strength and flexibility.

 

With acrobatic moves becoming more common place in the dance world, these classes offer a great extension to all genres.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide. Mini Acro for students in Years 1, 2, 3 & 4. Junior Acro for students in Years 5 & 6. Intermediate Acro for students in Years 7 & 8. Senior Acro for students Year 9+

Designed for the serious dancer with a rigorous focus on technique, personalised instruction and the opportunity to extend and elevate your dancing. The class will be demanding, and is for dedicated dancers with a strong foundation and high level of commitment who are ready to take an extra leap in their training.

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Choosing your class: Junior extension is available for students Year 4-8, and Senior Extension is available for students Year 8+ (Intermediate Ballet) and above

A fun focused class aimed at learning the 'triple threat' skills for musical theatre including acting, dancing and vocals.

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Choosing your class: Mini Musical Theatre is available for students in Year 2-4 and Junior Musical Theatre is available for students in Year 5-6