Term 1 2026

Name
Days
Location
Ballet Intermediate Foundation
Suited for dancers aged 12+ years. At this level, students are required to attend 2 classes per week to support technical development.
M 5:15 PM-6:30 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Acro 1
Minimum age of 7 years. The class includes strength, balance, flexibility, & basic tumbling skills. We recommend dancers also attend another jazz, ballet or contemporary class, as acro classes are designed to compliment dance training by strengthening, conditioning & increasing flexibility.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Acro 2
This class teaches and strengthens dancers to seamlessly blend acrobatic elements into dance choreography.
The 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). We recommend dancers also be registered in a weekly ballet, jazz or contemporary class, as acro classes are designed to complement dance training by strengthening, conditioning & increasing flexibility.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
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 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. Casuals welcome, with online drop-in rate is $25. Attending 9 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 level. Relaxed clothing & ballet flats is fine. All ages welcome. Join us for an artistic body workout to beautiful music!
Attending 9 weekly classes that provide progression and reduced fee. Casuals welcome, with drop-in single class rate of $25.
Monday
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Adult Ballet Foundations
An introductory ballet class for adults who have always wanted to learn classical ballet. Includes 6 weekly classes that allow progression & 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 to start is fine also. Casual class or trial fee is $25.
Wednesday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Advanced 1/2
Working at Advanced 1 & 2 BBO level or equivalent. A strong foundation of ballet technique & pointe work is essential. Incorporates Progressive Ballet Technique training.
M 5:45 PM-7:15 PM
Th 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Advanced Open & Repertoire
Advanced Open Ballet class including learning classical variations.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 1
A ballet class suited for 7 year olds.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 2
A ballet class suited for 8 year olds.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 3
A ballet class suited for 9 year olds
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 4
Recommended for 10+ years.
At this level, students are required to attend 2 classes per week to support technical development.
Tu 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Th 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Grade 5
Recommended for 11+ years.
At this level, students are required to attend 2 classes per week to support technical development.
M 4:45 PM-5:45 PM
Th 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Lil Stars (Friday)
An 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
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Lil Stars (Saturday)
An 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
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Primary 1
A ballet class carefully designed for 5 year olds. Students learn foundation ballet technique and skills, and learn fun dances.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Primary 1 (Saturday)
A ballet class carefully designed for 5 year olds (Year 0/1). Students learn foundation ballet technique and skills, and fun dances.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Primary 2
A ballet class carefully designed for 6 year olds (year 2). Students learn foundation ballet technique and skills, and fun dances.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Ballet Primary 2 (Saturday)
A ballet class suited for 6 year olds. Students learn foundation ballet technique and skills, learn fun dances & learn to express themselves through creative movement.
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Broadway Babies - Musical Theatre & Tap
Carefully designed for 5-6 year olds. This fun new musical theatre class also incorporates introductory tap skills. Dancers develop acting, singing, dancing & performance skills, while dancing to a diverse range of Broadway musical songs and themes.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Contemporary Advanced (L10)
Suited for dancers 16+ years with previous Contemporary dance experience necessary. Working at L10 Lucidity. Adults with previous experience & good fitness are welcome.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Contemporary Advanced (L9)
Suited for dancers 15-16 years with previous Contemporary dance experience necessary. Working at L9 Lucidity.
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Contemporary Elementary
Suited for 10-11yrs, or working at G4 Ballet or Ele1 Jazz level equivalent. This is a lovely loose style where we use parallel, so a lovely transition for new dancers. Working at Level 4 Lucidity syllabus.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Contemporary Intermediate
Suited for 12 to 14 years or Year 8 to 10 students. This is a lovely loose dance style where we use parallel, so a lovely transition for new dancers.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Contemporary Junior
Suited for 9-10 years, Year 5-6, or those working at G3 Ballet or Jun 3 Jazz level equivalent. This is a lovely loose style where we use parallel, so a lovely transition for new dancers. Working at Level 3 Lucidity syllabus.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Cromwell Ballet (6-7yr)
Ballet class suited for 6 & 7 year olds (Year 2 & 3 school students). Students learn foundation ballet technique, skills & fun dances. 9 weekly classes.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Cromwell Ballet (8-9yr)
Suited for 8 & 9 year olds. Year 4/5 school students.
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Cromwell Beginner Ballet (5yr)
Introductory ballet class suited for 5 year olds, or Year 0/1 school students. Students learn foundation ballet technique, skills & fun dances. 8 weekly classes
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Cromwell Elementary Ballet
Suited for 10+ years. Previous ballet experience is helpful but not essential.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Hip Hop (11-12yr)
Suited for 11 & 12 year olds (Year 7-8) who enjoy a more relaxed & stronger style of dance with lots of flavour & expression. Working at Level 5 Urban Ignition
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Hip Hop (7-8yr)
Suited for 7 & 8 year olds (Year 3-4) who enjoy a more relaxed & stronger style of dance with lots of flavour & expression.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Hip Hop (9-10yr)
Suited for 9 & 10 year olds (Year 5-6) who enjoy a more relaxed & stronger style of dance with lots of flavour & expression.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Hip Hop Mini Groovers
Suited for 5 & 6 year olds who enjoy a more relaxed & stronger style of dance with lots of flavour & expression.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Hip Hop Senior
A fun Hip Hop class suited for teens 13+ years who love R&B beats & street style dance.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Advanced 1
Suited for 15+ years with previous dance experience. Working at Advanced 1 syllabus level.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Advanced Open
An Advanced Open jazz class for senior jazz dancers 14+ years.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Elementary 1
Suitable for 10+ years (Year 6) who enjoy modern dance & music.

Complimentary classes at this level: G4 Ballet, Elementary Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Elementary 2
Suitable for 11+ years (year 7) who enjoy modern dance & music.

Complimentary classes at this level: G5 Ballet, Elementary Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Elementary 3
Suitable for 12 & 13 years who enjoy modern dance & music.

Complimentary classes at this level: Int Fdtn Ballet, Intermediate Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acro
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Intermediate
Suitable for 14+ years with previous dance experience. At this level, students are required to attend 2 classes per week to support technical development.
M 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
W 6:45 PM-7:45 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Junior 1
Suitable for 7 & 8 year olds (Year 3) who enjoy modern dance & pop music. This style includes stronger hand & arm lines, pointed toes, and fun modern dances.

Complimentary classes at this level = G1 Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Junior 2
Suited for 8 & 9 year olds (Year 4) who love to dance to pop music & a modern dance style.

Complimentary classes at this level = G2 Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Junior 3
Suitable for 9 years (Year 5) who enjoy modern dance & music.

Complimentary classes at this level = G3 Ballet, Hip Hop, Junior Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acro
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Lil Popstars
Carefully designed for 5 year olds (Year 0/1) who enjoy modern dance & pop music. This style includes stronger hand & arm lines, pointed toes, and fun modern dances to pop tunes.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Jazz Primary
Suitable for 6 year olds (Year 2) who enjoy modern dance & pop music. This style includes stronger hand & arm lines, pointed toes, and fun modern dances to pop tunes.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Musical Theatre Junior
Suited for 7-10 year olds, this class will include warm up exercises and dances incorporating a diverse range of musical theatre songs and themes. Dancers develop acting, singing, dancing & performance skills.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles Preschool (Cromwell)
Suited for 3/4 year olds, where dancers learn foundation modern & classical steps with changing themes, props and fun music.
Parents are welcomed into the hall at the end of class while dancers perform a short dance & curtsey/bow. Then a sticker before home time!
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Presbyterian Hall
Cromwell
Sparkles Preschool (Friday)
An introductory dance class for 3-4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Friday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles Preschool (Saturday)
An introductory dance class for 3-4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles Preschool (Thursday)
An introductory dance class for 3-4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Thursday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Sparkles Preschool (Wednesday)
An introductory dance class for 3-4 year olds with changing themes, props and fun music. Then a sticker before home time!
Wednesday
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios
Tap Elementary
Suited for dancers 10+ years who love to beat, stomp & shuffle to upbeat tunes. This class is fun for developing rhythm and musicality, and a great way to make noise! Tap shoes are essential & can be ordered through the studio shop.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Tap Junior
Suited for dancers 7+ years who love to beat, stomp & shuffle to upbeat tunes. This class is fun for developing rhythm and musicality, and a great way to make noise! Tap shoes are essential & can be ordered through the studio shop.
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 2
Wanaka Studios
Tiny Dancers & Caregiver
Structured as a caregiver & toddler/preschooler class, this is a great way to bond with your child in a safe and positive atmosphere. Suited for children 18mths + and focuses 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.

Booking for a block of 8 weekly classes is the best value (15% savings). For more flexibility, single drop-in classes can be booked online ($15) prior to arrival.
Friday
10:45 AM to 11:15 AM
Aspiring Studio 1
Wanaka Studios