We proud to be the official location of Ready Set Dance in Rangiora, Amberley, Kaiapoi and Balcairn. Ready Set Dance is an innovative program designed specifically to introduce young children to the world of dance. In each class teachers explore aspects of the Ready Set Dance curriculum through playful approaches which are responsive to the curiosity and imagination of young learners. 

A fun, upbeat style of dance involving sharp and dynamic movements. Often
performed to popular pop music, Jazz dance is a high energy style that many kids love. Open classes involve learning jazz techniques and a series of short dances
throughout the year.
NZAMD Exam jazz classes focus on learning and refining exercises, short combinations and a dance. Taking the exam class does not make sitting the exams
compulsory. Both classes create opportunity for medal tests.

Ballet is a gentle and graceful form of dance which focuses on body alignments and soft movement qualities. Ballet focuses on refining technique to create beautiful artistic movement to classical music. Ballet is the foundation of all dance genres and an essential style for dancers wishing to become the best dancer they can be. Open classes involve focusing on ballet technique and learning different styles within the genre. NZAMD Exam Ballet classes focus on learning and refining a set of exercises, short combinations and a dance. Taking the exam class does not make sitting the exams compulsory. Both classes create opportunity for medal tests.

Contemporary uses different dynamics to create contrast in movements and often involves a lot of floor work. It is a mix between Lyrical and Jazz that has both sudden and sustained qualities and movements. Contemporary has stunning arm and body lines and explores the use of different levels and space.
Open classes involve learning techniques and a series of short dances
throughout the year.
NZAMD Exam contemporary classes focus on learning and refining a set of exercises, short combinations and a dance. Taking the exam class does not make sitting the exams compulsory. Both classes create opportunity for medal tests.

Lyrical dance is a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, and acro. The style combines ballet technique with the freedom and musicality of jazz and contemporary. Lyrical is a very expressive style focusing on creating an emotional connection between the music, movement and the dancer.
Classes involve learning short combinations and dances throughout the year. All Lyrical classes create opportunities for medal tests.

Musical theatre dance is a unique art form that combines elements of dance, acting, and singing to tell a story on stage. A fun class based on learning many different styles from famous
musical theatre shows. Learn to embrace not only dancing but acting and becoming characters through vibrant dances.

Acro Dance is an art form that incorporates the fluid movements of dance with the exciting tricks from acrobatics. It is “gymnastics for dancers”, where students develop specific strength, flexibility and technique, to learn how to execute acrobatic tricks, to then be used in dance choreography. We follow the ADTA Acro Syllabus and the training students receive in their acro dance classes helps to reinforce the technique in all other dance genres. Adding acro dance is next-level training that will develop a specific skill set, and creates well-rounded and versatile dancers.

Hip Hop is a funky, modern, dynamic and expressive form of dance that is danced to Hip hop music. Open classes involve learning combinations and a series of short dances throughout the year.
NZAMD Exam Hip Hop classes focus on learning and refining a set of exercises, short combinations and a dance. Taking the exam class does not make sitting the exams compulsory. Both classes create opportunity for medal tests

A fundamental class for any dancer wishing to improve overall or excel in dance. Classes involve dance fitness, conditioning and stretching as well as working on technique for kicks, leaps and turns. This class develops a strong foundation for all dance genres.

Our Adults Dance Class is a fun and supportive class in which we explore different dance genres, learning various combinations and dance routines through out the year. It is suited to both beginners as well as returning dancers.