If you are looking for Partner Dance Lessons in 2025 you have come to the right place. I am qualified to Fellowship standard with the South Australian Teachers of Dance and the New Zealand Federation of Teachers of Dance. I teach:

I’ve choreographed theatre shows, many formation teams and performance show cases. I’ve competed in Pro-Am comps both with an amateur male lead and dancing same sex as lead with an amateur female follow. I love teaching aerials and tricks and I have a passion for teaching adult beginners. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn to dance I’m sure I can help.

I also teach Wedding couples.

Meet Jeff and Allie who were married in January 2025.

“We came to Elly super excited about our wedding day, but nervous about the first dance. We’re both shy, and not ones for the spotlight. Our inhibitions and lack of confidence were easily swept away by Elly giving us confidence, and some pretty sweet moves to pull out on the night. Our first dance turned from something that we feared into a highlight of the night thanks to the commitment, patience and confidence that Elly showed in her lessons. “

Jeff and Allie had fortnightly lessons to fit with their family commitments and brought their two children to every lesson.

Wanting to learn social partner dancing?

There are many couples social dancing really well in our city. There are options for lessons in all kinds of styles. However, not everyone wants to attend regular lessons or group classes. However it IS possible to get just a little bored with what you already know or lead, or you might want to learn a new New Vogue dance in a way thats much easier than following another couple on the floor.

So if all you need is a few new moves you can use – or a little confidence to help you get out onto the floor please call or email, I’m sure I can help and I do promise that we will have fun. As one of my new couples said “…its great to try something new and we both (think) you are an amazing passionate teacher”.

The best day for occasional lessons is Sunday in Bureta, however there are often other times free during the week.

Contact

Elly (027 215 1430) or hi@dancecompany.co.nz

It is a great year to learn to dance!!

Ladies only class

I have just started a “Ladies who Latin” class on Wednesdays 11.00am – 12 noon at St Columba’s Church hall in Cherrywood. The classes do have a technical aspect and we are working on a routine. This is a 6 week series focusing on one dance at a time. There is a great group of women of all ages, some with experience and some who have none. If you need more information about the NEXT series, starting on Wednesday 5th of March get in touch.

December performance

My Tuesday Group Class performed as part of the Tauranga Over 50’s Ballet studio Christmas performance. It was a great experience for the six couples to prepare a Rumba routine to be danced on a stage. They did very well and I was so proud of them.

In addition, one of my couples performed a solo waltz routine. Normal partner waltz travels anti clockwise around the edges of a bigger space, so preparing something for a smaller space with a single audience focus was a challenge. Loads of fun though.

Wedding couples

I am always amazed by the music choices couples use for their First Dance/Wedding Dance. Caleb and Catherine said:

Thank you for making our wedding day magical.

Its easy to create a “magical” first dance when the music they wanted was …

Its always best to dance to a song that means something to you both or one that has suitable lyrics. Even if all you want is a single lesson I can help you look a little more comfortable on your big day. If this sounds like you get in touch.

Elly (027 215 1430) or hi@dancecompany.co.nz