Thistlebrae Highland Dance Academy

18/04/2026

Brand new Beginner Highland Dance lessons kicking off in Upper Hutt Tuesdays@430. So proud of Kaitlin for taking the leap to kick this off. If you have any friends or family in the area keen to learn, feel free to reach out. Starting at beginner level with others is always easier than joining a term or two later!!

16/04/2026

Looking forward to seeing all our beautiful dancers back in studio next week. Busy term coming up with exams & assessments in 3 weeks, some local dance events and build up for those heading to NZ championships in July holidays. For those who have reached out with interest to join, we would love to see you next week for free trial.

13/04/2026

It's new term time again, got kids jumping around who love music and moving? Come and try beginner Highland Dancing with Lower Hutts long serving Highland dance Academy @ Thistlebrae. NB Classes also available in Upper Hutt and Wellington by inquiry.

04/04/2026

Back at it for the Annual Hawkes Bay Highland Games. We always enjoy the comp but we especially enjoy the good times camping and hanging out with our dance families making great memories for the kids.

07/03/2026

Thanks Pipes in the Park for having us today. We love supporting this event and enjoy showcasing our Highland dancers to our fellow Scottish friends.

06/03/2026

Highland dancing goodness at Avalon Park tomorrow 1220.

Plenty of free parking
We look forward to seeing you - south end Avalon Park

19/01/2026

Well we are all exhausted after a hard out 4 day Summer dance school in Chch with close to 200 dancers attending from around the country and Kylie this time invited to share her experience as one of the Tutors for the event. Our dancers worked their butts off! The concert was a highlight with some amazing dance creations on show. And a great highlight for all was the Q&A session with Jorja Miller who is of course our famous Highland dancing ambassador!! Weather not so good but many swims by all each day and some lovely catch ups with dance friends.

08/01/2026

Flinging into 2026. Beginner Highland Dance classes back on the go in Lower Hutt from first week of February. Great for fun, fitness, coordination and confidence. Sign up now!

10/12/2025

Merry Xmas from the Thistlebrae Highland dancers in Lower Hutt! Before celebrating and socializing, our dancers showcased some of their favorite dancers to proud parents and family. Anyone keen to come join us in 2026?! Beginners classes are held on Wednesday afternoons and will start back at the beginning of the school term. DM for more details.

05/10/2025

Checking in from Belgium, we are so proud of Kaitlin, our beautiful dancer from Upper Hutt who is currently part of the Highland Dance Company of NZ performing at the Internationale Taptoe Belgie . They are dancing multiple items both with the Massed Pipes and Drums and and especially choreographed partnership and cultural showcase with Te Ahikaaroa. What a great spectacle to be part of and highlight of her dance career for sure.