Dance Institute

11/10/2026

✨️TERM 4 STARTS TODAY!✨️

Finally it’s SHOW TERM! We are sure all the students are very excited to find out this week what they are in the show! This truly is the culmination of a years hard work by all the students and teachers and a celebration of achievements!

IMPORTANT SHOW DATES
As we move closer to these dates, more information will be sent out, but in the meantime you just need to keep the following days free...

Saturday Studio Rehearsals
🗓 Saturday 21st Nov, 28th Nov & 5th Dec

Baycourt Stage Rehearsals
🗓 Tues 8th Dec, Wed 9th Dec & Thurs 10th Dec

Show Performance Dates
🗓 Fri 11th & Sat 12th Dec

We can't wait to see you all this week!
IT'S SHOW TIME!

02/10/2026

2026 JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY EXAMS ✨️

The results are in! Congratulations to all our students who sat their Jazz & Contemporary exams back in August! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication to achieve such fantastic results all round! You should all be so proud of yourselves 💖

Special mention goes to the following senior students who have been nominated for the NZAMD 2026 Scholarship Awards which will be held at the end of October in Wellington!

✨️ Isabelle Hume - Solo Jazz & Solo Contemp
✨️ Naera Kobal-Adams - Adv 2 Jazz & L6 Cont
✨️ Bella Harley - Adv 2 Jazz & L6 Contemp
✨️ Claire Baker - Adv 1 Jazz & L5 Contemp
✨️ Jade Harley - Int Jazz & L5 Contemp
✨️ Arielle Duytshoff - Int Jazz & L5 Contemp
✨️ Arabella Goodson - L5 Contemp
✨️ Leila Ewart - L4 Contemp
✨️ Anya Anderson - Ele Jazz & L4 Contemp
✨️ Brianna Wong Too - Ele Jazz

And congratulations also goes to Monica Amadio for receiving this years Examiners Award - an award given to one dancer who shows standout qualities such as passion, exceptional performance, musicality and expression ❤️

Well done everyone! 👏

20/09/2026

2026 RAD Ballet Exams 🩰

Congratulations to all our students who have spent the last 3 Terms working hard towards their ballet exams! We are so proud of you ✨️

One more week of Term 3 then it's onto SHOW TERM! 👏👏👏

19/07/2026

Term 3 - Exam Term!

Term 3 is exam term for our NZAMD Jazz & Contemporary students and RAD Ballet students.

A reminder that extra weekend lessons for Jazz & Contemporary exam students start THIS weekend and extra Saturday lessons also start for some of the Junior Ballet grades. Make sure you check your emails for the updated class times.

We hope you have all had a lovely holiday and are ready to practice practice practice!

27/05/2026

Exciting Workshop happening in Arataki these July School Holidays!

The Classical Collab is coming to Tauranga this July school holidays!

We are excited to announce that Collab-26 will be heading to the Bay of Plenty for a two-day contemporary ballet workshop designed for young dancers who are passionate about creating, collaborating, and performing.

Dancers aged 8 and over will work with renowned contemporary ballet choreographers and tutors, .jean.rowe and .dance, exploring new movement ideas and creating original dance works in a supportive and inspiring environment.

The workshop will culminate in a live studio performance for family and friends.

Collab-26 Tauranga
July 16–17, 2026
Arataki Community Centre, Mount Maunganui

Applications are now open!
theclassicalcollab.co.nz

27/03/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE 📢

Due to the high water levels coming across the access roads by our studios there is a very real chance that the area will flood.

We do not feel comfortable with the risk of having students on premises if this happens, therefore in the interest of everyone’s safety we have decided to cancel the classes for today - Friday 27th March.

Thank you for understanding - stay dry and safe at home ❤️

04/02/2026

✨️TERM 1 2026✨️

Classes start this Monday 9th February...
📣 Enrolments are still open!

Looking for a Dance School in Tauranga? We offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Modern from age 3 upwards - beginners to advanced!

Email us today for a free trial!
📧: [email protected]
💻: www.danceinstitute.co.nz

See you all next week!

03/02/2026

UNIFORM DAYS!

Get yourself ready for class with our Uniform Days at the studio!

All items are available to purchase - leotards, tights, leggings, socks, shoes...even hair kits for those perfect ballet buns!

Pop into the studio during these times below...

🗓 Thursday 5th Feb 3:00pm-6:30pm
🗓 Saturday 14th Feb 9:30am-1:30pm

Classes start NEXT Monday 9th February...We can't wait to see you all soon!

19/12/2025

CHECK YOUR EMAILS!

The 2026 Timetable and other relevant information for next year has now been emailed.

A reminder that your child can trial any new classes, so if they are keen to try another dance style this is a great opportunity for them to give it a go and see if they like it! Just send us an email booking their spot so we can confirm there is space and they are in the right class!

Dance classes we provide include...
- RAD Ballet
- NZAMD Jazz & Contemporary
- SADTA Modern
- Stretch & Strengthening in 3 different levels
- Pre School Ballet (3-4yrs)
- Beginner Ballet & Jazz (5-6yrs)

Share this post with anyone you think might like to join us for 2026. Term 1 starts Monday 9th February.

We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season 💖

12/12/2025

Sneak Peek #2! 👀

Book your tickets now to see Thumbelina on stage at Baycourt Theatre this Friday & Saturday!

🗓 Friday 12th December 7pm
🗓 Saturday 13th December 2pm & 7pm

Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/thumbelina/tauranga

📸 Alisha Taylor Photography