Classes
Modern Jazz
Modern Jazz dance genre is executed to popular music and encompasses ballet technique, flexibility, balance, coordination and dynamic vibrant movement.
The style will enable a student to reach a professional dance standard and is the popular dance style as seen on Broadway, The West End, in musical theatre, cinematic and television productions.
Jazz classes are available for preschool to adult, beginners and experienced students.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes inspire creative expression with momentum and fluidity of movement.
New Zealand has a strong contemporary dance scene and it is our pleasure and privilege to offer the NZAMD contemporary dance syllabus choreographed by Anne Dewey encompassing guest choreography from Shona McCulloch, Neil Iremia, Douglas Wright and Michael Parmenter.
Students are able to continue their contemporary dance study at University level in this genre.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a fun street dance genre and is best described as the style often seen on music videos.
Hip Hop improves coordination, musicality, fitness and is particularly suited to those students who are starting dance a little later and haven’t had any prior formal training.
Musical Theatre
Think big time Broadway! A combination of dance and drama, Musical Theatre is perfect for students with a passion for performance and a desire to extend their current dance studies.
Syllabus work (APDA) is predominantly performance based from Golden Age, Post Classic and Contemporary performances such as Annie, Matilda, Les Misérables and other all-time show favourites!
Funk
This class is open to all levels with the main emphasis being on good times, good beats and great moves.
Bringing back some of the old school hip hop flavour, this class is excellent for coordination and an energetic workout.
A stressful day at the office will soon be forgotten with this class!
Senior Dance
Encompassing the jazz style, our ladies classes are great fun and provide the opportunity for some serious “me time” in a relaxed and social dance environment. Great for those who either used to dance or have always wished they did!
Our ladies classes have the option to participate in team medal awards and perform in our spectacular annual production.
Ladies are encouraged to take advantage of these options but not pressured too if your preference is to just come along and dance each week.
Ballet
Designed to improve technique, this ballet class enables students to enjoy the classical style following the NZAMD syllabus. This is a great option for modern dance students who wish to extend their overall technique with an emphasis on core strength and musicality.