Welcome to Dancespace.  Our aim is for everyone to enjoy learning to dance.  Our approach is kind and encouraging, and most of all we enjoy teaching children of this age.

- PLEASE DO NOT VIDEO CLASSES IN PROGRESS

Under the Privacy Act, we have been advised that it is an unsafe practice to allow children to be videoed and we ask that you refrain from doing this.  We have also had other dance studios copy our work and with the amount of preparation that goes into classes we like to safeguard ourselves. 

- HOW WILL YOUR CHILD LEARN?

Please don’t be frustrated if your child does not join in straight away.  You would be surprised what they are taking in by just watching.  Without pressure, but with encouragement, they will soon be participating.

If you notice that your child’s behaviour is slowing down the class or disrupting the group, please join in and support us for the sake of the progress of the whole class.  On the odd occasion we have children crying (often younger siblings watching).  This can be disturbing to those participating in the class.  Should your child cry, please take them away until they quiet down. 

Every term the music and routines change.  Some children find this a little disconcerting but within a couple of weeks are feeling more familiar and confident.  We like to give out badges as a form of encouragement.  Please advise us if your child has never received one. 

- END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE

In November or December of each year, Dancespace Preschool puts on a performance involving all our pupils.  We find the children really enjoy this and the boost in their confidence is incredible.  It is also a great opportunity for extended family and friends to watch them perform.

- DANCESPACE PRESCHOOL UNIFORM

Our Dancespace leotard is all that it required to start. The full Dancespace uniform is our blue leotard, our blue tutu pants, pink ballet shoes, pink ballet tights or pink ankle socks, tappys or tap shoes.  We have stocks of all these items at our Dancespace shop and are happy to assist you. Please do not wear odd skirts or shoes.

- DANCESPACE SHOP

We sell leotards, leggings, bike shorts, bootlegs, ballet and tap tights, x-over cardigans, Dancespace t-shirts, tutu skirts, wrap skirts, ballet, jazz and tap shoes (shoes both new and second hand).  Please phone Hayley or Sally to assist you with any requirements.

- "LEARN TO DANCE" DVD

We have created a DVD especially for the two to seven year age group.  In a fun way your child can learn basic steps in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop, and will practice them over and over again as they dance along with the DVD.  They also get to meet our magical fairy, "Pink Sparkle". You can buy one direct from us or email your order to dance_@ihug.co.nz. The DVD costs $25.00 per copy.

Click here for a brief sample of the DVD [3.8mb]

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