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Empire Studios is a family-built dance and movement hub led by a mother–daughter team.

30/08/2026

🌸 SPRING FLING | SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 🌸

Five hours | one afternoon | a whole lot of dancing.

Come and experience Empire at FULL THROTTLE. 💗

SPRING FLING is an afternoon of dance designed to ELEVATE | INSPIRE | CONNECT | EXPRESS.

Try different styles | learn from our teachers | meet our community | move your body | find your people | and discover what dancing at Empire feels like.

At Empire, we don’t offer free trial classes.

Instead, we create affordable opportunities like SPRING FLING where you can try a whole range of classes you might be interested in, meet the humans you’ll be dancing alongside and experience them in a fun, inclusive setting BEFORE committing to your next term.

Because finding the right class isn’t just about the style.
It’s about the teacher | the people | the energy | and finding somewhere you feel like you belong.

Whether you danced years ago, you’ve always wanted to try, or you’re simply looking for something that gets you moving and makes you feel bloody good, come join us.

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER | 12PM TO 5PM
FULL AFTERNOON PASS | $49

Come on your own | grab your friends | choose your workshops | make an afternoon of it.

No audition | no pressure | just great humans and a whole lot of dancing.

Spaces are limited.
BOOK YOUR SPRING FLING PASS | LINK IN BIO 💗
DANCE | CONNECT | BELONG

16/08/2026

👠 HEELS FOUNDATIONS 👠

Great heels dancing starts with great foundations. Actually, if we’re honest, great dancing starts with great foundations too. x

Heels Foundations is about understanding the technique behind the movement, building strength, control, balance and confidence, and learning the foundations that make you a better dancer overall.

Whether you’re new to heels, want to refine your technique, or simply want to feel stronger and more confident in the way you move, this is where you build it. ❤️‍🔥

👠 Heels on
👠 Wednesdays | 7pm
👠 4 week course | $79
👠 Casual class | $25
👠 Your Teacher | Deena
👠 Links in bio xox

Build the foundations. Find your confidence. Then make it yours. 🔥

13/08/2026

🔥 URBAN FUSION 🔥

Meet Lexi + Wil, your Monday night Urban Fusion duo ❤️‍🔥

So what actually is Urban Fusion?

We’ll let them tell you that… 👆

What we will tell you is that this class is about more than learning choreography. It’s about developing your movement, exploring different hip hop, urban and commercial styles, building confidence and becoming a stronger, more versatile dancer.

And super vibing while you’re doing it. 🔥

👟 Sneakers on
👟 Mondays | 8pm
👟 Open class | $20
👟 Your teachers | Lexi + Wil

No commitment, no course, just turn up, jump in and dance with us.

Come for the dancing. Stay for the vibe. ❤️‍🔥

Link in bio

10/08/2026

🔥 HOT SAUCE HEELS 🔥

Heels on. Confidence up. Let’s get spicy 🌶️

Hot Sauce Heels is your midweek dose of sass, attitude and unapologetic energy, a sexy commercial & urban fusion heels class where you can let go, turn it up and have some FUN xox

No pressure. No perfection. Just good music, great energy and a room full of people backing each other.

👠 Heels on
🔥 Wednesdays 8pm at Empire
🔥 Open class | $20 | Link in bio
🔥 All levels welcome
🔥 Taught by Deena

Come for the heels. Stay for the confidence. ❤️‍🔥

04/08/2026

🌶️ Hot Sauce Heels 🌶️

Ready to turn up the heat?

Hot Sauce Heels is where commercial dance meets hip hop with confidence, attitude and a whole lot of sass. Expect bold choreography, empowering movement and a class that’s equal parts fierce, fun and unforgettable.

👠 Heels on.
📍 Wednesdays | 8:00pm
📍 Empire Studios

Join Deena, Claire and guest teachers each week.
Step into your own spotlight outside and discover just how powerful you can feel.

03/08/2026

🔥 Urban Fusion 🔥

Love hip hop, commercial and urban dance styles but can’t choose just one? You don’t have to.

Urban Fusion blends the best of all three into one high-energy class packed with powerful choreography, musicality and performance. Whether you’re looking to level up your skills or simply love to dance, this class will challenge you, inspire you and leave you wanting more.

👟 Sneakers on.
📍 Mondays | 8:00pm
📍 Empire Studios

Come dance with Will & Lexia and discover why Urban Fusion is quickly becoming one of our favourite classes.

02/08/2026

✨ Fridays just got a whole lot better.

Looking for the perfect way to finish your week?

Join Claire Baxter for Feel Good Fridays – an uplifting open class where we dance, move, laugh and leave feeling energised for the weekend.

Inspired by jazz funk, commercial and urban styles, this class is all about building confidence, having fun and enjoying an hour that’s just for you.

No experience needed. Just throw your sneakers on, bring your best energy and let’s dance.

📅 Fridays | 10:00am
📍 Empire Studios

See you on the dance floor! 💛

30/07/2026

✨ EMPIRE TEACHER FEATURE ✨

Meet Ashley 🤍

Our sensual goddess, confidence cultivator and one of Empire’s most loved adult teachers.

Ashley creates a space where dancers of every level can grow in confidence, embrace their individuality and discover the joy of movement. Her classes are welcoming, empowering and just the right amount of spicy, leaving you feeling stronger, more confident and wanting to come back for more.

You can dance with Ashley this term:
✨ Adult Jazz | Thursdays | 6:00pm
✨ Heels Sensual | Thursdays | 7:00pm
✨ Heels Grind | Thursdays | 8:00pm

Whether you’re stepping into heels for the first time or looking to reconnect with your love of dance, Ashley will make you feel right at home.

Dance. Connect. Belong. 🩷

23/07/2026

Meet Natalie ✨

Natalie has been part of the Empire family for over 20 years, and to say we’re lucky to have her would be an understatement.

She is equal parts fierce, fabulous and incredibly kind, bringing confidence, laughter and a whole lot of sass to every room she walks into. Over the years, she’s cheered on countless students, built lifelong friendships and become such a special part of the Empire story.

Every Tuesday at 7pm, Natalie takes over the studio with GRIND.

And yes… it’s exactly what it sounds like.

GRIND is our cheekiest, rounchiest class on the timetable. Think attitude, confidence, hips that don’t lie and a room full of people hyping each other up. It’s less about getting the moves perfect and more about embracing your power, letting go of your inhibitions and having an absolute blast.

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to reconnect with your confidence, Natalie has a way of making everyone feel welcome, empowered and just a little bit dangerous.

Twenty years with Empire, countless memories, and she’s still serving looks every single Tuesday night.

Join Natalie for GRIND
Tuesdays • 7:00pm

Trust us… once you’ve experienced GRIND, you’ll understand why it’s become such a favourite. 🔥

21/07/2026

Last month we were lucky enough to work with the awesome folk at Spectrum Care xox
We can’t wait to have Spectrum Care back in the studio next month for round 2 of Pom Dance, Expression, and Creativity :) x

Address

2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021

Telephone

+6421777718

Website

http://www.empirestudiosauckland.com/

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