WELCOME TO ACADEMY OF DANCEΒ 

Explore Our Dance Classes and Programs

Join our exciting ‘Ready, Set, Dance’ preschool program in New Plymouth and coming soon to Hawera! Book a trial class today and boost your child’s confidence.

New Zealand Dance Studio of the Year!

Academy of Dance Taranaki achieved notable recognition at the 2024 Australasian Dance Education Awards, taking *Gold as New Zealand Dance Studio of the Year*, *Silver for Emerging Dance Studio of the Year* and *Regional Dance Studio of the Year*, along with *Silver in Excellence in Administration*. These awards underscore their impressive growth, community impact, and administrative excellence within the dance sector. For a full list of winners, see ADEA WINNERS 2024

Ready , Set, Go!

We are excited to bring a new preschool kids dance program that is taking the world by storm!

Your child could be dancing to the tunes of the world’s most
popular preschool program!

There are four programs to choose from and all of them are set to bring the following to your special one.

πŸ’œ Creativity

πŸ’œ Confidence

πŸ’œ Coordination

What people say

My daughter has been going for a hiphop class with Miss Tori since last year and her confidence has improved a lot. Really good idea having a show which my daughter enjoyed and boosted her confidence more. Good job guys for the great work you do!

– Angelynne Parulan

Excellent dance studio. Very supportive and inclusive staff. My daughter started this year at 9.5 years old having never done tap dance before and at no point ever felt left out or ignored at having never danced before. After this year and the performance she is now keen to give more dance styles a try.

– Lisa Corrigan

“My daughter loves her jazz class, dancing and playing with the ribbon’s really puts a smile on her face at the end of each lesson.
The teacher’s are great with her as she can be shy but she is slowly getting more confident with their help.”

– Dana Parata

Such a welcoming and friendly dance school, teachers are amazing with the kids making them feel comfortable and safe to bring out their creativity in dance. Highly recommend

– Maudie Borg

My daughters absolutely love dancing at AOD. Their confidence has increased and I notice them using their new dance skills in everyday life all the time. The end of year show was such a highlight of the year. It was incredibly professional, a brilliant experience for them and will be a fabulous memory for the girls forever.

– Jenny Gater

“Really fun dance class for my little one who is 2 and attended the Tiger Tots class. Lovely teachers made us both feel at ease. Coffee and play area was nice too!”

– Amelia Robinson

Acro classes in full swing ready to work hard and learn new things!!!

Acro classes in full swing ready to work hard and learn new things!!! ...

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We have Lily Martin coming to AOD for an amazing advanced Hip Hop Workshop Sunday 23rd February 1-2pm! Register via DM to @lily.martiiin and pay cash $20 on door! Highly Recommend!!!

We have Lily Martin coming to AOD for an amazing advanced Hip Hop Workshop Sunday 23rd February 1-2pm! Register via DM to @lily.martiiin and pay cash $20 on door! Highly Recommend!!! ...

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Happy Valentines Week everyone!! πŸ’•β€οΈπŸ’•β€οΈ

Happy Valentines Week everyone!! πŸ’•β€οΈπŸ’•β€οΈ ...

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Thank You @ntn_choreography for the amazing workshops you provided for our minis, juniors and seniors! We can’t wait to have you back again 🌺🫢🏻

Thank You @ntn_choreography for the amazing workshops you provided for our minis, juniors and seniors! We can’t wait to have you back again 🌺🫢🏻 ...

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Join AOD this term to be a part of our Bi Annual Dance show coming up on August 2/3 2025!

Join AOD this term to be a part of our Bi Annual Dance show coming up on August 2/3 2025! ...

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WE ARE HIRING! 
Academy Of Dance Taranaki is looking for dance teaching assistants and dance teachers able to work in Hawera or New Plymouth studios. Successful candidates will do teacher training and sit certification through the Asia Pacific Dance Association ( APDA ) in 2025.
EMAIL: office@academyofdance.co.nz to apply

WE ARE HIRING!
Academy Of Dance Taranaki is looking for dance teaching assistants and dance teachers able to work in Hawera or New Plymouth studios. Successful candidates will do teacher training and sit certification through the Asia Pacific Dance Association ( APDA ) in 2025.
EMAIL: [email protected] to apply
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A very exciting announcement! πŸŒŸπŸ†
A massive congratulations to our talented students who have excelled in the APDA 2024 Dance Exam Season, earning Top Mark and Top Tier Awards! These awards recognise the highest-scoring dancers across genres and levels internationally, celebrating their dedication, skill, and passion for dance.
πŸ’« What do these awards mean?
πŸ† Top Mark Award – Given to the single highest mark in each genre and level (must have 90-100 in exam to be awarded). Recipients earn a scholarship for their next exam, a certificate, and a Top Mark Award badge.
πŸŽ–οΈ Top Tier Award – Awarded to the next two highest results (90-99.5). Recipients receive a certificate and a Top Tier Award badge.
We are beyond proud of every student who put in the hard work, but today, we give special recognition to those who achieved at an exceptionally high level:
✨ GLOBAL TOP MARK AWARD ✨
πŸ… Francie Charlton – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ… Maia Eleanor Bueno – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ”₯ TOP TIER AWARD RECIPIENTS πŸ”₯
🎭 Junior Jazz Three
πŸ… Darcy Bourke – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ… Olive Joy Campbell-Forsyth – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ‘ž Junior Tap One
πŸ… Darcy Bourke – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ‘ž Primary Tap One
πŸ… Stella Brooks – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ•Ί Level Seven Hip Hop
πŸ… Niah Santosh Ankale – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ’ƒ JazzAddict Teacher Certificate
πŸ… Coco Marshall Kirby – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
These awards are a testament to the hours of training, commitment, and passion our students bring to their craft. We can’t wait to see what they achieve in 2025! πŸ’«πŸ’ƒ
Drop a πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ in the comments to celebrate these incredible dancers! πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆ

A very exciting announcement! πŸŒŸπŸ†
A massive congratulations to our talented students who have excelled in the APDA 2024 Dance Exam Season, earning Top Mark and Top Tier Awards! These awards recognise the highest-scoring dancers across genres and levels internationally, celebrating their dedication, skill, and passion for dance.
πŸ’« What do these awards mean?
πŸ† Top Mark Award – Given to the single highest mark in each genre and level (must have 90-100 in exam to be awarded). Recipients earn a scholarship for their next exam, a certificate, and a Top Mark Award badge.
πŸŽ–οΈ Top Tier Award – Awarded to the next two highest results (90-99.5). Recipients receive a certificate and a Top Tier Award badge.
We are beyond proud of every student who put in the hard work, but today, we give special recognition to those who achieved at an exceptionally high level:
✨ GLOBAL TOP MARK AWARD ✨
πŸ… Francie Charlton – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ… Maia Eleanor Bueno – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ”₯ TOP TIER AWARD RECIPIENTS πŸ”₯
🎭 Junior Jazz Three
πŸ… Darcy Bourke – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ… Olive Joy Campbell-Forsyth – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ‘ž Junior Tap One
πŸ… Darcy Bourke – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ‘ž Primary Tap One
πŸ… Stella Brooks – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ•Ί Level Seven Hip Hop
πŸ… Niah Santosh Ankale – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πŸ’ƒ JazzAddict Teacher Certificate
πŸ… Coco Marshall Kirby – Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
These awards are a testament to the hours of training, commitment, and passion our students bring to their craft. We can’t wait to see what they achieve in 2025! πŸ’«πŸ’ƒ
Drop a πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ in the comments to celebrate these incredible dancers! πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆ
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