Autumn Holidays

Name
Days
Location
Autumn Dance & Arts Camp (22&23 April)
A stimulating school holiday program for dance lovers & creative kids. Includes a full day of fun dance workshops and craft. Dance workshops to include classical ballet, modern jazz, hip hop, tap & contemporary classes. Dancers rest their legs for an hour of craft in the afternoon. No experience necessary.
Fee includes art resources.
Monday Tuesday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wanaka Studios
Autumn Dance & Arts Camp (18&19 April)
A stimulating school holiday program for dance lovers & creative kids. Includes a full day of fun dance workshops and craft. Dance workshops to include classical ballet, modern jazz, hip hop, tap & contemporary classes. Dancers rest their legs for an hour of craft in the afternoon. No experience necessary.
Fee includes art resources.
Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wanaka Studios

Term 2 2024

Name
Days
Location
Acro 1
For 7+ years. The class includes strength, balance, flexibility, & basic tumbling skills. As a pre requisite, dancers must be registered in a weekly dance class at the studio already, as the class compliments dance training by strengthening, conditioning & increasing flexibility.
We also learn fun combos & dances that seamlessly blend acrobatic elements into dance choreography.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Acro 2
This class offers progression for dancers who have the strength to correctly perform a bridge (progressing to kick overs), forward roll on hard floor, hand stand against wall, cartwheel (both hands).
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Acro 3
Pre requisite skills are front/back walkovers and progressing to aerials, handstands without support & progressing to balances in the centre.
This class teaches and strengthens dancers to seamlessly blend acrobatic elements into dance choreography.
Dancers must be registered in a weekly dance class at the studio already, as the class compliments dance training by strengthening, conditioning & increasing flexibility.
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Adult Ballet 1 (foundations)
A introductory ballet class for adults who have always wanted to learn classical ballet. The introductory course includes 8 weekly classes & aims to introduce you to the joy of ballet. Classes will help with coordination, balance, muscle tone & exercise the mind. Lessons will include barre work and low impact centre work. Clothing of leggings, singlet or t-shirt is fine. Ballet shoes (avail to purchase at the studio) or socks is fine also.
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Adult Ballet 2
Suited for those with some ballet experience or returning after a long break. Classes will help with coordination, balance, muscle tone & exercise the mind. The 8 weekly lessons will include barre work and low impact centre work only. Clothing of leggings, singlet or t-shirt is fine. Ballet shoes (avail to purchase at the studio) or socks is fine also. Casual attendance welcome. Weekly classes allow progression & reduced fee.
Wednesday
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Adult Ballet 3
An open ballet class where classical ballet experience is necessary. Pitched at Grade 5 to Intermediate Foundation level. Relaxed clothing & ballet flats is fine. All ages welcome. Join us for an artistic body workout to beautiful music!
Casual attendance welcome.
8 classes only in Term 1. No class Otago Anniversary or Easter Monday.
Monday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 2
Suitable for 8-9 year olds. Working at Grade 2 BBOdance level.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 3
Suitable for 9/10 year olds. This class will follow the BBOdance Grade 3 ballet syllabus. Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises are included into the Thursday class.

Students are required to attend two classes per week at this level.
M 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Th 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 4
Suitable for 10+ years & teens. This class will follow the BBOdance Grade 4 ballet or La Beaute Elementary 2 Ballet syllabus. Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) exercises are included into the Thursday class.

Students are required to attend two classes per week at this level.
M 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Intermediate
A good foundation knowledge of ballet & pointe work is essential. Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) conditioning is included in the Thursday lesson.
M 4:45 PM-6:15 PM
Th 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Little Swans (Friday)
A pretty introductory ballet class for 4 year olds. Students learn early ballet skills and steps, and have fun expressing themselves through creative movement.
We use lots of fun props such as scarves, feathers, musical instruments & fairy wings. Prerequisite skill required is skipping.
Friday
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Little Swans (Saturday)
A pretty introductory ballet class for 4 year olds. Students learn early ballet skills and steps, and have fun expressing themselves through creative movement.
We use lots of fun props such as scarves, feathers, musical instruments & fairy wings. Prerequisite skill required is skipping.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:15 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Primary (Saturday)
A beginner ballet class suited for 5-7 year olds. Students learn foundation ballet skills and steps, and have fun expressing themselves through creative movement.
Prerequisite skill is skipping.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Primary 1 (Monday)
A beginner ballet class suited for 5&6 year olds. Students learn foundation ballet skills and steps, and have fun expressing themselves through creative movement.
Prerequisite skill is skipping.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Contemporary (11-12yr)
Suited for 11-12yrs. This is a lovely loose style where we use parallel, so a lovely transition for new dancers.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Cromwell Ballet (5yrs)
Introductory ballet class suited for 5 year olds. Students learn foundation ballet skills and steps, and have fun expressing themselves through creative movement.
Prerequisite skill is skipping.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:15 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Cromwell Ballet (6&7yr)
Suitable for 6-7 year olds.
Saturday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Hip Hop Mini Groovers
For 5-6 year olds who enjoy a more relaxed & stronger style of dance with lots of flavour & expression.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:10 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Hip Hop Senior Crew 6
Suited for those aged 17+yrs.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Lil Popstars
Suitable for 5&6 year olds who love to dance to modern pop music. This style includes stronger hand & arm lines, pointed toes, and fun dances including Musical Theatre.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles (Cromwell)
Suited for 3&4 year olds, where dancers learn foundation modern & classical steps with changing themes, props and fun music.
Parents can view the class through windows, & are welcomed into the hall at the end of class to perform a short dance & curtsey/bow. Then a sticker before home time!
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:35 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Sparkles (Friday)
An introductory dance class for 2.5 to 4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Parents are welcome to come in to the studio for this 30-minute weekly class & join in, or dancers can come in independently.
Friday
9:30 AM to 10:05 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles (Saturday)
Suited for 3&4 year olds who learn foundation modern & classical steps with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Parents do not sit inside the studio but can see through viewing windows.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:35 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles (Thursday)
An introductory dance class for 2.5 to 4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Parents are welcome to come in to the studio for this 30-minute weekly class & join in, or dancers can come in independently.
Thursday
9:30 AM to 10:05 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles (Wednesday)
An introductory dance class for 2.5 to 4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Parents are welcome to come in to the studio for this 30-minute weekly class & join in, or dancers can come in independently.
Wednesday
2:00 PM to 2:35 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Tap Adults
A recreational tap class for adults with prior tap experience necessary. All ages welcome.
Casual attendance welcome.
8 weekly classes in Term 1. No classes Otago Anniversary & Easter Monday.
Monday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Tap Adults (foundation)
A recreational tap class for beginner adults with little (or no) previous necessary. All ages welcome.
8 weekly classes in Term 1. No classes Otago Anniversary & Easter Monday.
Monday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Tiny Dancers & Caregiver
8 weekly classes starting May 31 to June 21.
Structured as a caregiver & toddler/preschooler class, this is a great way to bond with your child in a safe and positive atmosphere. Focusing on song, rhythm and interaction, this class will appeal to a child's sense of play, improving fine and and gross motor skills and communication through dance. Incorporating numerous props, both boys and girls alike will adore, while bonding with you!

Additional preschoolers in your family are welcome to join in, or play/sleep in the studio. Strollers are welcome.

Single trial classes are available, but must be booked prior to arrival. Click on 'Schedule trial' and book a date.
Friday
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Tiny Dancers & Caregiver (Flexi 5)
Any 5 weekly classes starting 3 May to 21 June.
Structured as a caregiver & toddler/preschooler class, this is a great way to bond with your child in a safe and positive atmosphere. Focusing on song, rhythm and interaction, this class will appeal to a child's sense of play, improving fine and gross motor skills and communication through dance. Incorporating numerous props, characters and stories, both boys and girls alike will adore, while bonding with you!

Additional preschoolers in your family are welcome to join in, or play/sleep in the studio. Strollers are welcome.

Single trial classes are available, but must be booked prior to arrival. Click on 'Schedule trial' and book a date.
Friday
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios