Classes
BALLET - JAZZ - CONTEMPORARY - HIP HOP - TAP - ACRO
Preschool Dance Classes
Do you have a preschooler who loves to dance?
Come join the Shuffle & Shake program at the St Paul’s Dance Studio!
Every two weeks we dive into a new, exciting theme—from the zoo 🐒 to outer space 🚀, under the sea 🌊, and beyond! With music, props, and playful movement, kids build balance, coordination, confidence, and creativity—all while having heaps of fun! 💃✨
Your child will be learning in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. Our teachers have a deep understanding of how children grow and learn and they know what is developmentally appropriate for each age and stage.
Our Shuffle & Shake preschool program has been carefully designed by studio director Harriet Norman in collaboration with her teaching team. Combining the expertise of a trained and experienced primary school teacher alongside a qualified early childhood educator with many years of experience working with preschool-aged children, this program is built on a strong understanding of how young children learn best.
Together with their dance training and industry experience, the team has created classes that are engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate. Each session focuses on building fundamental movement skills, coordination, musicality, confidence, and creativity, while gently introducing young dancers to the structure of a dance class.
Through imaginative play, music, and movement, children develop both physical skills and social confidence in a supportive environment. Our carefully planned progressions ensure that students are learning and growing each week — all while having fun and developing a love of dance.
Shuffle & Shake is the perfect introduction to dance classes, helping preschoolers build confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for future learning both in and out of the studio.
Rosette Pre Grades
Four individually choreographed presentation and performance syllabi for children from 4 years
Designed to introduce children to dance, and the examination system, in a fun and imaginative way.
The music and movement encourages the very young dancer to use their imagination whilst at the same time helping to develop rhythm, co-ordination, and an enjoyment of dance.
NZAMD Ballet
Examinations are available from Grade One through to Advanced
Ballet is an important base for most dance disciplines, and the NZAMD Ballet syllabus is designed to allow students to progress without pressure, each grade being of a length that makes it attractive for the once a week student, as well as being progressively challenging for the more committed student.
NZAMD Jazz
Examinations are available in Grades One to Advanced Two
The NZAMD American Jazz is an exciting syllabus choreographed by Keith Clifton of the USA and is suitable for students from 7 years through to adults. The syllabus is designed with comprehensive warm ups, stretches, floor work, progressions from corners with turns, kicks and jumps and fun combinations.
NZAMD Hip Hop
Examinations are available from Hip Hop One through to Hip Hop Six
The NZAMD Hip Hop Syllabus is an energetic style of dance with versatile hip hop moves extending the students and giving an exciting progression up through the levels. This syllabus was originally created by Gandalf Archer and Ginny Crocker.
As well as open classes with no syllabus work
NZAMD Contemporary
Examinations from Introductory to Level Six
Teaching students to understand the concepts of contemporary movement such as weight, flow, momentum, and the use of gravity, they continue to enjoy a sense of dance while focusing on freedom of movement and spatial awareness. Introductory is aimed at students of about 9 to 10 years of age.
As well as open classes with no syllabus work
Competitions
Join our individualised programme for competition dancers!
We have a passion for competitions and value the learning and experience gained from performing on stage both individually and in a group.
When it comes to choreography you voice matters so that the message you are expressing is authentic and personal.
NZAMD Tap
The American Tap consists of barre work, centre work, and set or teachers’ own choreographed dances. Keith Clifton’s choreography develops an exciting rhythmical array of beats throughout the levels, taking NZAMD tap well into the 21st century.
Open classes also available
Acro Dance
Acro dance is the combination of acrobatics and dance. It is a strength and conditioning class that's focuses on correct and safe skill development and techniques.
Open classes only
