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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!!!
Thank You @ntn_choreography for the amazing workshops you provided for our minis, juniors and seniors! We canβt wait to have you back again πΊπ«Άπ»

Thank You @ntn_choreography for the amazing workshops you provided for our minis, juniors and seniors! We canβt wait to have you back again πΊπ«Άπ»
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

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
A very exciting announcement! ππ
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.
π« What do these awards mean?
π Top Mark Award β 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.
ποΈ Top Tier Award β 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:
β¨ GLOBAL TOP MARK AWARD β¨
π
Francie Charlton β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π
Maia Eleanor Bueno β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π₯ TOP TIER AWARD RECIPIENTS π₯
π Junior Jazz Three
π
Darcy Bourke β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π
Olive Joy Campbell-Forsyth β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π Junior Tap One
π
Darcy Bourke β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π Primary Tap One
π
Stella Brooks β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πΊ Level Seven Hip Hop
π
Niah Santosh Ankale β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π JazzAddict Teacher Certificate
π
Coco Marshall Kirby β 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 canβt wait to see what they achieve in 2025! π«π
Drop a πππ in the comments to celebrate these incredible dancers! ππΆ

A very exciting announcement! ππ
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.
π« What do these awards mean?
π Top Mark Award β 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.
ποΈ Top Tier Award β 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:
β¨ GLOBAL TOP MARK AWARD β¨
π
Francie Charlton β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π
Maia Eleanor Bueno β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π₯ TOP TIER AWARD RECIPIENTS π₯
π Junior Jazz Three
π
Darcy Bourke β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π
Olive Joy Campbell-Forsyth β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π Junior Tap One
π
Darcy Bourke β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π Primary Tap One
π
Stella Brooks β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
πΊ Level Seven Hip Hop
π
Niah Santosh Ankale β Academy of Dance, Taranaki (New Plymouth, NZ)
π JazzAddict Teacher Certificate
π
Coco Marshall Kirby β 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 canβt wait to see what they achieve in 2025! π«π
Drop a πππ in the comments to celebrate these incredible dancers! ππΆ