Social Dancing

Beginners… Onwards. These classes are an ideal introduction to the dance floor. Great social atmosphere – an ideal way to spend a fun hour.

All classes are taught by professional instructors and are taught in a sequence of 5 week terms.

Step 1: Beginners' Course

These popular 5 week courses include the social dances - Waltz, Rhythm, Rock n Roll, Salsa, Rumba, Swing & Cha Cha Cha. An introduction to partnership dancing, they focus on the basic steps introducing groups of figures creating a solid foundation for your dancing. No previous experience or rhythm is required.

 

5 week Social Dancesport Course commences:

Social & Latin Beginners

  • Wednesday 28 February - 6.30 to 7.30pm
  • Let's learn & master the Waltz & Cha Cha Cha

5 week term fees per course: $70 single/$135 couple (pre-paid)

Dance studio is in town, make a night of it with supper afterwards.

Enrolment is essential. Course fee only, no casual rate. Please email Shirley swdancenz@gmail.com

Junior Dancesport - 8 to 13yrs

  • Contact us for the next term dates
  • Modern Ballroom & Latin American

5 week term fees per course: $60

Enrolment is essential. Course fee only, no casual rate. Please email Shirley swdancenz@gmail.com

Tiny Tots Ballroom - 4 to 7yrs

  • Contact us for the next term dates
  • Latin & Rhythm
  • It's never too early to enjoy learning the basics of Ballroom & Latin American dancing.
  • Enjoy partnering your child as you both learn the dance moves.

5 week term fees per course: $55

Enrolment is essential. Course fee only, no casual rate. Please email Shirley swdancenz@gmail.com 

Step 2: Improvers Ballroom & Latin American Courses

You will continue to learn more adventurous steps in the dances you learnt in the Beginners' Courses. Technique will start to be introduced. There is the option to opt into the Medal Test programme from this level onwards.

5 week courses commence:

Social Improvers Ballroom & Latin American

  • Commences Wednesday 28 February
  • Let's master the Waltz & Cha Cha Cha

5 week term fees per course: $70 single/$135 couple (pre-paid).

Dance studio is in town, make a night of it with supper afterwards.

Enrolment is essential. Course fee only, no casual rate. Please email Shirley swdancenz@gmail.com

Step 3: Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American - Stage 1

This is where the fun begins!
More groups and dances are introduced with more emphasis on technique.

  • Please contact Shirley for these dates & times
  • Social Ballroom & Latin American

5 week term fees per course: $70 single/$135 couple (pre-paid)

Enrolment is essential. Course fee only, no casual rate. Please email Shirley swdancenz@gmail.com

Step 4: Intermediate Ballroom & Latin American - Stage 2

More challenges and even more fun as more groups, dances and further technique are introduced.

Step 5: Advanced & Medal Classes

These classes specialize in Ballroom, Latin American or New Vogue.

Suitable for Medalists and the more serious dancers wishing to develop their dancing to a high level. Emphasis is placed on improving your performance and the quality of your dancing, by the use of correct dancing technique thus improving the look and manner that you dance these steps.

  • Classes can only be joined at the beginning of the term. If you wish to join after commencement you will require private lessons to catch up to the class before joining in.
  • You are welcome to join in Beginners and Intermediate classes at no extra charge.
  • Terms – approx. 10 weeks.

You know you want to… so enquire today…
Phone on 06 355 2099, 0274 489 059, use our enquiry form or email us at swdancenz@gmail.com.

Private Lessons 

Whatever your reason, private lessons are ideal for:

  • Beginner dancer’s wanting to get a feel for dance before joining a group lesson.
  • That special day – Wedding Dance and other occasions.
  • Advanced and competition training.

Private Lessons enhance the learning process, bringing confidence and enjoyment.

  • Single or a couple – $75 for 45 mins (pre-paid)
  • Group of 4 people or less - $100 for 45 mins (pre-paid)

NB 24 hours notice of cancellation or postponement of a private lesson is required or full fee will be charged.