Term 4, 2026
Intro to Dance
Previously Pre-Dance & Juniors, now joined together to create a more beginner friendly and progressive class for young aspiring dancers. This class includes laying the foundations for both classical and modern dance training.
Previously Pre-Dance & Juniors, now joined together to create a more beginner friendly and progressive class for young aspiring dancers. This class includes laying the foundations for both classical and modern dance training.
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cross Recreation Centre, Balclutha
Pre-Primary Jazz
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:40 AM
10:00 AM to 10:40 AM
Cross Recreation Centre, Balclutha
Monday Showcase Rehearsals
The time shown is the overall Monday rehearsal window. Students are not required for the full period each week. Please refer to the Term 4 Attendance Schedule for your child's specific rehearsal dates, arrival times and finish times.
The time shown is the overall Monday rehearsal window. Students are not required for the full period each week. Please refer to the Term 4 Attendance Schedule for your child's specific rehearsal dates, arrival times and finish times.
Monday
3:40 PM to 5:45 PM
3:40 PM to 5:45 PM
Paretai Hall
Drama/Musical Theatre
Monday
4:20 PM to 4:35 PM
4:20 PM to 4:35 PM
Paretai Hall
Ladies Ballet & Tap
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Paretai Hall
Tuesday Showcase Rehearsals
The time shown is the overall Tuesday rehearsal window. Students are not required for the full period each week. Please refer to the Term 4 Attendance Schedule for your child's specific rehearsal dates, arrival times and finish times.
The time shown is the overall Tuesday rehearsal window. Students are not required for the full period each week. Please refer to the Term 4 Attendance Schedule for your child's specific rehearsal dates, arrival times and finish times.
Tuesday
3:40 PM to 6:15 PM
3:40 PM to 6:15 PM
Paretai Hall
Ladies Grade 4 Ballet
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 6:55 PM
6:15 PM to 6:55 PM
Paretai Hall
NZAMD Jazz
The New Zealand Association of Modern Dance, a renowned and professional syllabus with plenty of successful alumni among multiple genres.This year, Miss Nicola is going to be acquiring and teaching the NZAMD Syllabi for Senior Jazz, and Contemporary. The Senior Jazz class will run from the first year of Major - Elementary- and more information can be available upon request. This class requires previous Jazz experience. The Contemporary class will be open for all students of any ability aged 8 and over.
The New Zealand Association of Modern Dance, a renowned and professional syllabus with plenty of successful alumni among multiple genres.This year, Miss Nicola is going to be acquiring and teaching the NZAMD Syllabi for Senior Jazz, and Contemporary. The Senior Jazz class will run from the first year of Major - Elementary- and more information can be available upon request. This class requires previous Jazz experience. The Contemporary class will be open for all students of any ability aged 8 and over.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Paretai Hall
Primary Ballet
Students that took Pre-Primary Ballet or Pre-Primary Jazz in 2025 may choose to take one or both of these classes.
Students that took Pre-Primary Ballet or Pre-Primary Jazz in 2025 may choose to take one or both of these classes.
Wednesday
3:40 PM to 4:25 PM
3:40 PM to 4:25 PM
Paretai Hall
Pre-Primary Ballet
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Paretai Hall
Grade 5/6 Ballet
M 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
W 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
W 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Paretai Hall
Open Showcase Class
Join Southern Dance Academy's end-of-year production of Charlotte's Web! This seven-week programme is open to dancers aged 7+, including beginners.
Students will learn choreography, build confidence and experience the excitement of performing on stage.
Performance: Sunday 6 December 2026 at Paretai Hall.
Dress rehearsal attendance will also be required, with details to be confirmed.
Join Southern Dance Academy's end-of-year production of Charlotte's Web! This seven-week programme is open to dancers aged 7+, including beginners.
Students will learn choreography, build confidence and experience the excitement of performing on stage.
Performance: Sunday 6 December 2026 at Paretai Hall.
Dress rehearsal attendance will also be required, with details to be confirmed.
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Paretai Hall
JET - Jump Extend Turn
This is an extension class that will focus on conditioning and dance-specific strength/flexibility, along with enhancing the “tricks” side of performance for dedicated students. It is only open to students that take at least one other class (Excluding PerformanceTeam). *Note that dates and times for this class may change depending on interest.
This is an extension class that will focus on conditioning and dance-specific strength/flexibility, along with enhancing the “tricks” side of performance for dedicated students. It is only open to students that take at least one other class (Excluding PerformanceTeam). *Note that dates and times for this class may change depending on interest.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Paretai Hall
Grade 3/4 Ballet
Please note change of time
Please note change of time
Friday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Paretai Hall
NZAMD Contemporary
The New Zealand Association of Modern Dance, a renowned and professional syllabus with plenty of successful alumni among multiple genres.This year, Miss Nicola is going to be acquiring and teaching the NZAMD Syllabi for Senior Jazz, and Contemporary. The Senior Jazz class will run from the first year of Major - Elementary- and more information can be available upon request. This class requires previous Jazz experience. The Contemporary class will be open for all students of any ability aged 8 and over.
The New Zealand Association of Modern Dance, a renowned and professional syllabus with plenty of successful alumni among multiple genres.This year, Miss Nicola is going to be acquiring and teaching the NZAMD Syllabi for Senior Jazz, and Contemporary. The Senior Jazz class will run from the first year of Major - Elementary- and more information can be available upon request. This class requires previous Jazz experience. The Contemporary class will be open for all students of any ability aged 8 and over.
Friday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Paretai Hall
Dance For Wellness
Dance for Wellness is a welcoming movement class designed to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing through dance-inspired movement, gentle conditioning, stretching, and creative expression. Suitable for adults of all experience levels, this class offers a positive space to move, reconnect, and feel good in your body.
Participants can enrol for the full term or purchase a 10-pass Dance Card for the same price, which can be used flexibly across the year.
Dance for Wellness is a welcoming movement class designed to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing through dance-inspired movement, gentle conditioning, stretching, and creative expression. Suitable for adults of all experience levels, this class offers a positive space to move, reconnect, and feel good in your body.
Participants can enrol for the full term or purchase a 10-pass Dance Card for the same price, which can be used flexibly across the year.
Friday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Paretai Hall