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 students need to select either the Daisy stream (classes Monday & Wednesday) or the Tulip stream (classes Tuesday and Thursday).

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Grade 6: Available to students from Intermediate level and above

Grade 7: Available to students from Advanced Foundation level and above.

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Vocational Ballet: Intermediate Foundation  and Intermediate must attend at least 3 classical classes per week, 2 syllabus classes and Intermediate Open Ballet. Advanced levels attend 4 classical classes per week, including 2 syllabus classes, Pointe class and Advanced Open Ballet

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​​Our pre-school classes for 3-5 year olds are super fun and our students learn the basics of ballet in an enjoyable and creative way to pursue their interest in music and movement. We learn to point our toes, start learning positions of the feet and arms as well as working on timing and musicality. Gross motor skills are developed, such as skipping, hopping, jumping and leaping. We leap over crocodiles, we float our arms like a butterfly, and have a fantastic time in a relaxed environment.

Our pre-school classes are structured to prepare young dancers to head into our examination levels that follow. Students attend one class per week.

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Choosing your class: Follow the age guide

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 (Wednesday class): For students Level 4 and above

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Senior Open Contemporary (Friday class): For students Level 4 and above, an open class focusing on partner lifts, acrobatic moves and floorwork utilising the soft acro mats

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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. Beginner tap is available for students who are new to tap dancing. New students with tap experience 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 3 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 3-6. Students will be learning the division 5 routines, with the opportunity to compete.

Aerobics Skills: For all students Year 7 and above

Senior Novice: For students Year7+ who would be learning the division 4 or 5 routines

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: For beginner students, follow the age guide to join Acro 1 (Year 1-3) or Acro 2 (Year 4-7+). Acro 3 & 4 are experience and ability based. Please contact us for a recommended level to join.

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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Junior and Senior extension class are available, from Year 4 age an up. Students will be allocated to a class by the directors.