Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Ballet, and Contemporary dance

... from pre-school movement classes to children, teenagers and young adults. Hi, I'm Marguerite, the Creative Director at The Renaissance School of Dance based in our purpose built dance studios in Papatoetoe and Onehunga Community Centre.

To register please call  09 275 9552 or 021 756 858 or email.

If you are a principal or staff member of a primary, intermediate or pre-school check out the 'Dance in Education' page under 'Discover Dance' for more information about how The Renaissance School of Dance can administer the NZ Arts Curriculum in your school.

Discover Tap Dance

Discover Tap dance at the Renaissance School of Dance

Tap is the type of dance where you can add your own style to the movements and is great for co-ordination. Examples can seen in the movies Bootmen, Happy Feet and Honey

Follow this link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_dance

Classes start from 5 years of age and students can participate in the following activities:

Performing at Local Shopping Mall

Examinations/Medal Tests

Throughout the year students are taught exercises and dance routines, of which can be performed in front of a national examiner and marked. These exams encourage students become more confident in themselves, take pride in their appearance, take responsibility to practice outside of lessons times, and teaches them to ‘perform’, while also improving their technique. Medal tests are aimed at encouraging students to dance and perform in front of a small audience and in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere.

Annual Show

When working on performances for our annual stage show, the students are given the opportunity to choreograph their dances and design their own costumes. They also develop skills for team work, develop confidence, and take pride in their appearance, and the opportunity to perform on a proper theatre stage with lights and curtains!

Uniform

  • 'Renaissance' T-Shirt
  • 'Renaissance' Blue Leotard
  • Spratz Black ‘v-waist’ Jazz Pants (girls)
  • Tap shoes can be bought or hired

 

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