Dance classes in Auckland
Find your local dance class for children and teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand. Choose from Ballet Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Irish, Tap and more types of dance.
Featured Dance classes
Lucy Martin School of Dance
Grey Lynn Community Centre, 501 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
www.lucymartin.co.nz
Fun and educational open preschool, jazz and ballet dance classes. Preschool classes focus on the love of dance and musical play for kids 2 years and up. Children can progress to ballet and jazz classes, grade work and exams at Lucy Martin School of Dance as their passion for dance grows. Classes are delivered by experienced, qualified and registered teachers.
SABA Ballet
382/386 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
www.saba.co.nz
SABA provides dance training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Urban Dance, Lyrical, Acro, Tap and PBT for ages 2 years to pre professional.
Something for everyone!
babyballet® Dance School Remuera
Meadowbank Community Centre, St Johns, Auckland
babyballet.co.nz/babyballet-school/babyballet-remuera/
babyballet® dance classes give every child from 6 months to 6 years the chance to dance and have fun! By learning through play, while building their confidence and social skills, qualified teachers give babies, toddlers and preschoolers the chance to dance in their own unique way and make friends. babyballet® makes learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience for you and your little star. The classes are a great way for parents and caregivers to meet up and make new friends too.
Victory Performance Centre
Level 1 (Above McDonalds) 260 Queen Street, Auckland Central
Time to DANCE! Right in the heart of Auckland city. The kid’s schedule is expanding at the amazing Victory Performance Centre and would love to have you join them at the studio. From 2 years of age and up, in “Dance with Me” classes, ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop; their classes will build a passion for dance and lifelong skills.
Central Auckland Dance classes
Ballerina School
Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland
Specialist preschool programmes for children from age 2 years and upwards. From babyballerina to primaballerina levels. NZAMD examinations in ballet and jazz. Recreational hip hop classes for boys and girls.
Dance for us!
3 Central Auckland locations:
Pearce Hall, 1 Pearce Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Roskill Youth Zone, 740 Sandringhame Road, Mt Roskill AND
Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby
Drop-in dance movement therapy programme for youth and adults with special needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, cognitive delays and other disabilities.
Dance 4 Everyone
Orakei Community Centre, Orakei, Auckland
Recreation dance classes for school aged children, teenagers and young adults with special learning needs. Classes are held outside of school hours and are carefully designed to suit the ability of each student.
O'Sullivan School of Irish Dance
3 Auckland locations: Sandringham, Mount Albert and Kohimarama
Irish dancing classes for children aged four years plus and levels from beginner to competitive. Irish dancing is a great way to develop co-ordination, rhythm and stamina.
Samantha Nicole School of Dance
St Columba Community Centre, 92 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Preschool Jazz for 4 to 5 years, and Jazz for 5 to 8 year old children.
East Auckland Dance classes
Believe Dance Studio
6/1 Canon Place, Pakuranga, East Auckland
believedancestudio.co.nz
Mums + tots classes; pre-school dance lessons; and children’s classes in ballet, jazz, lyrical danc, musical theatre and a combo Fusion class for children aged 3 to 14 years old.
Dance 4 Everyone
Rosehill Special School, Rosehill Drive, Papakura, East Auckland
www.dance4everyone.com
Recreation dance classes for school age children with special learning needs. Classes are held outside of school hours and are carefully designed to suit the ability of each student.
Doyle Academy of Irish Dance
14 Birmingham Road, East Tamaki, East Auckland
www.doyleacademy.co.nz
Irish dance for preschoolers to competitive dancers
Howick Dance Studio
Unit 3, 121 Elliot Street, Howick, East Auckland
www.howickdance.co.nz
Preschool, ballet, American Jazz, Contemporary, Tap and Choreography.
Interfusion Dance Studio
Shelly Park Primary School AND Sommerville Intermediate School, Howick, East Auckland
www.ifdsdance.com
Dance training for 2 years upwards, in pre-school dance, ballet, jazz, contemporary, body conditioning, turns, leaps and tricks.
Ruske Performing Arts
2 Auckland locations:
Unit 4, 9 Allens Road, East Tamaki AND
Clevedon School Hall, 13-17 North Road, Clevedon
www.rpa.company
Jazz, Dance acro, contemporary, ballet, tap and boys only.
Taylor's Academy of Dance and Aerobics
Bucklands Beach, East Auckland
www.ta-da.co.nz
Ballet and jazz from 2.5 years old plus
North Auckland Dance classes
de Vere School of Dance
Albany Junior High School, 19 Appleby Road, Albany and Albany Hall, Corner Library Lane and Albany Highway, Albany
www.dvsd.co.nz
Facebook: devereschoolofdance
Ballet, Lyrical and Jazz classes from 4.5 years through to adults, taught by friendly and qualified teachers, with the option of exams and performance opportunities throughout the year. Discover the joy of dance today!
Bays School of Dance
36A Anzac Road, Browns Bay, North Shore, Auckland
www.baysschoolofdance.co.nz
Ballet, tap, character, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, baby classes, preschool classes, musical theatre, adults classes.
Dance 4 Us! North Shore
Takapauna Methodist Church Hall, Lake Road, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
www.dancetherapy.co.nz
Drop-in dance movement therapy programme for youth and adults with special needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, cognitive delays and other disabilities.
Dreamcatchers Worldwide
Various Auckland locations: Wairau Park, Grey Lynn, Sandringham, and Howick
Facebook: dreamcatchers
Focus on Hip Hop, funk and freestyle for teens.
North Shore Dance Centre
Unit E, 4 Target Court, Wairau Park, North Shore, Auckland
www.northshoredancecentre.co.nz
Jazz, salsa, dancesport, ballroom, latin, new vogue, hip hop, lyrical classes for pre-schoolers to adults.
Patrica Rowley Dance Studio
STARS Dance Therapy Groups
Northshore
https://www.dancetherapy.co.nz/
Therapeutic programmes which combine creative expression (dance/movement, music, play and body awareness activities) with skill development (communication, self-regulation, motor planning and social interaction). Some groups are more suited to children with particular needs, including groups specifically for children on the Autism Spectrum, children with Downs Syndrome, or Cerebal Palsy.
Studio 246 and Toddler Toes
246 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill, North Shore, Auckland
www.funkyfeet.co.nz
Dance classes for girls and boys from 2 years of age upwards. Classes available: Preschool, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Musical Theatre (dance, drama and vocal).
South Auckland Dance classes
Great South Ballet Academy
Two South Auckland locations:
295 Great South Road, Takanini AND
Clevedon Community Hall, 1 Papakura Road, Clevedon
gsda.co.nz
Great South Ballet Academy offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Acro, Musical Theatre, Conditioning, and Tap.
Stewart Dance Studios
288 Great South, Takanini, Papakura, South Auckland
www.stewartdancestudios.co.nz
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop,Open Theatre Jazz and Tap dance classes.
Groovit Hip Hop Dance Studio
6 Crosbie Road, Pukekohe, South Auckland
groovit.co.nz
Groovit is a dance school in the Franklin area offering classes specialising solely in Hip-Hop dance for people young and old.
Norris Studio Dance & Performing Arts
41 Elliot Street, Papakura, South Auckland
www.norrisstudios.co.nz
From preschool to adult, recreational to competitive, Norris Studio’s classes cater to everyone. Classes offered include Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Flex, Tumble, Contemporary, Technique, Conditioning, Barre, Floor, Cabaret, Pointe and Acro.
The Albert School of Dancing
185 Motatau Road, Papatoetoe, South Auckland
www.albertdance.co.nz
Ballroom and Latin American dance lessons for beginners and improvers.
West Auckland Dance classes
Waitakere City School of Dance
Glenora Rugby League Club, Level 1/50, Glendale Rd, Glen Eden, West Auckland
waitakerecityschoolofdance.co.nz
West Auckland based dance school, specialising in syllabus based jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and tap dance that teaches students from the age of 2 years, up to adults. Their friendly, qualified teachers and assistant teachers are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to help nurture each student in their chosen genre of dance. Whether you’re dancing purely for fun, or ready to take things more seriously, they can accommodate your dancing needs. The dance school offers exams, performances, competition work, private lessons, and shows throughout the year.
Initiate Dance Classes
Kelston Community Centre, 135 Awaroa Road, Kelston, West Auckland
http://initiatedance.wixsite.com/classes
Initiate Dance After School Classes utilizes the values inclusivity, student and process orientated, and creativity – in an exciting weekly class. Students will learn a variety of dance genres while participating in fun games whilst building skills such as self-confidence, team building and positive communication. Classes are for young people aged 8 to 10 years and 10 to 12 years, with no dance experience needed.
Auckland West Dance Academy
358 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, West Auckland
www.awda.co.nz
Preschool, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, & Tap.
KMS Dance Studio
35 Margan Avenue, New Lynn, West Auckland
Facebook kmsdancestudio
Dance school specialising in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance in West Auckland.
Dance West
43 Keeling Road, Henderson, Auckland
www.dancewest.co.nz
Ballet, contemporary and jazz classes for all ages from 3 years and upwards.
Dance 4 Us! West
Main Hall, Hubwest, 27 Corban Ave, Henderson, West Auckland
www.dancetherapy.co.nz
Drop-in dance movement therapy programme for youth and adults with special needs, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and cognitive delays.
Academy 'D' (DanzTX)
St Andrews Church Hall, 10 Clayburn Road, Glen Eden
www.danceacademy.co.nz
Preschool, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, tap, Irish, cabaret, contemporary and cheerleading.
