Lakes Performing Arts Centre has welcomed thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life into the world of performing arts. Whether its dance, drama, music or vocal, the centre's talented team have inspired their students to have the confidence to perform at the best of their abilities, regardless if its in the comfort of their own homes, or on stage. The centre offers a comprehensive range of affordable classes for the whole whanau to enjoy from preschoolers to seniors. Lakes... Read more

Offering partner dance instruction since 2002 and NZ's first (and currently only) professionally qualified Swing and R'n'R dance teachers. Public and private dance classes, event management, adjudicating, wedding dance services and medal exams available for all. Read more

Ballroom and Latin American dancing for all ages and stages. Classes and Private Lessons. From absolute to Beginners to to level competition dancers - we do it all. Read more

Have you every wanted to be able to just grab someone and strut your stuff on the dance floor? Then this is for you...... At Dancewell Studios we special in beginners lessons covering Latin American, Modern Ballroom, New Vogue and Street Latin for All Ages and Levels. Adults Beginners class Tuesday nights 7pm till 8pm Adult Beginners class covers tuition in Modern Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue and Street Latin. This class is for total Beginners who have little or no experience with... Read more

My classical performances and introductory classes are rooted in movements from various cultures of Southwest Asia (aka the Middle East) and North Africa. While popularly referred to as belly dance, each style has its own name, music, context, and other special characteristics. My strategy is to teach technique and body alignment before attempting choreography, because the moves work differently for each individual. Footwork and rhythm first, then the knees and hips, then upper body and arms. Its... Read more