Whether you’re looking to develop your technique in a specific area of dance or you’re keen to try something new. Auckland is full of world-class professional dance companies – you just have to know where to find them.
Here, we list our favourite dance companies in Auckland, from those that offer dance lessons to beginners all the way up to advanced level taught by world-class professionals. These Auckland dance companies have something for all ages and abilities.
1. Auckland Dance Company
📍 400 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
🌐 https://www.aucklanddance.co.nz/
☎ +64 9 336 7500
📧 info@aucklanddance.co.nz
🕤 Monday – Friday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Classes:
| ✓ Private Lessons | ✓ Group Lessons | ✓ Wedding Dances |
| ✓ Corporate functions | ✓ Flashmobs | ✓ Hen Nights |
Auckland Dance Company has some of New Zealand’s top choreographers, industry professional dancers, and classes. It hosts a range of dance classes including; private and group lessons, corporate functions, flashmobs, wedding dances, team-building events, and hen’s nights.
2. The New Zealand Dance Company
📍 113 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, 1010, NZ
🌐 https://nzdc.org.nz/
☎ +64 9 378 7361
📧 hello@nzdc.org.nz
🕤 Classes and rehearsals run from 9:00am – 5:30pm & Monday – Friday.
| Secondment | Date |
| Secondment One: 3 weeks | 28th April – 18th May |
| Secondment Two: 2 weeks | 21st June – 2nd July |
| Secondment Three: 2 weeks | 16th – 27th August |
Classes:
| ✓ Contemporary Classes | ✓ Company Classes | ✓ Leading Dance Company |
| ✓ Youth Seasonal Schools | ✓ Feisty Feet (over 60s) | ✓ Secondments & Auditions |
The New Zealand Dance Company runs dance courses for beginners all the way up to advanced level, including from Youth and Community Engagement Programme, masterclasses, and workshops for all ages and levels – to over 60s Feisty Feet classes.
3. Auckland Academy Of Dance
📍 Level 1/44A Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0600
🌐 https://www.aucklandacademyofdance.co.nz/
☎ + 64 (9) 827 8838
📧 office@aucklandacademyofdance.co.nz
🕤 class and rehearsals run from 9:00am – 5:30pm & Monday – Friday.
Classes:
| ✓ Preschool Dance | ✓ Ballet | ✓ Jazz |
| ✓ Hip Hop | ✓ Contemporary | ✓ Tap |
| ✓ Acro | ✓ Musical Theatre | ✓ Events |
Auckland Academy Of Dance offers a variety of dance classes for mums-n-bubs, preschool children, school-aged students from primary to advanced, with some adult classes available at Portage Road, New Lynn. Classes include hip hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, and more.
4. Viva Dance
📍 10 Newton Rd, Newton Auckland, New Zealand
🌐 https://www.vivadance.co.nz/
☎ 09 376 7900
📧 admin@vivadance.co.nz
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| Sunday & Monday: 6:00pm – 11:00pm |
| Tuesday – Thursday: 11am – 10:30pm |
| Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm |
| Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Classes:
| ✓ Hen Parties | ✓ Kids Parties | ✓ Wedding Dance Classes |
| ✓ Private Lessons | ✓ Studio Hire | ✓ Dance Styles |
Viva Dance, located in central Auckland hosts a range of dance classes for adults and young people at all levels from ballet to ballroom, to hip hop and salsa. They also offer casual dance fitness classes to 8-week progressive courses.
5. The Dance Studio
📍 15 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland 1025, New Zealand
🌐 https://www.thedancestudio.co.nz/
☎ 09 – 849 – 3269
📧 admin@thedancestudio.co.nz
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| Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 10:00pm |
| Friday: Closed |
| Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday: Closed |
Classes:
| ✓ Jazz | ✓ Hip Hop | ✓ Ballet |
| ✓ Latin | ✓ Contemporary | ✓ Tap |
| ✓ Junior Classes | ✓ Adult Classes | ✓ Extension Classes |
The Dance Studio is owned and operated by Jacqui Cesan. Providing a variety of dance styles and class options available for all ages and ability levels available at Morningside Drive. Classes include ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and more.
6. Neverland Studios
📍 27 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
🌐 https://www.neverlandstudios.co.nz/
☎ +64 9-479 9321
📧 admin@thedancestudio.co.nz
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| Monday – Thursday: 2:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Friday: 2:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Saturday: 8:30am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday: Closed |
Classes:
| ✓ Jazz | ✓ Ballet | ✓ Hip Hop |
| ✓ Tap | ✓ Contemporary | ✓ Musical Theatre |
| ✓ Pixies (Preschool) | ✓ Adult | ✓ Extend – Competitions |
Fees & Dates: Refer to their website
Neverland Studios, one of NZ’s leading dance studios was established in 1992 and is located at Rosedale, Auckland. The dance studio offers a wide range of classes. Styles include ballet, jazz, salsa, musical theatre, and more.
7. Rebecca Gray Dance
📍 9/18 Hannigan Dr, St Johns, Auckland 1072, New Zealand
🌐 https://www.rebeccagraydance.co.nz/
☎ +64275331188
📧 info@rebeccagraydance.co.nz
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| Term One: 9th February – 16th April |
| Term Two: 3rd May – 9th July |
| Term Three: 26th July – 1st October |
| Term Four: 18th October – 19th November |
Classes:
| ✓ Hip Hop | ✓ Jazz | ✓ Contemporary |
Rebecca Gray Dance is one of the top dance companies in Auckland. Here you’ll learn hip hop, jazz, and contemporary dance suitable for kids of all ages and abilities.
