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

Exciting Times

My Tuesday Group Class is performing this Saturday as part of the Tauranga Over 50’s Ballet studio Christmas performance. Its been a great experience for the six couples to prepare a Rumba routine to be danced on a stage. Wish us luck.

This year I have had the honor to teach a wonderful group of couples their First Dance/Wedding Dance. Their music choices have been amazing. Its always best to dance to a song that means something to you both or one that has suitable lyrics. I’ve been introduced to some new artists too, and been able to create something fresh and new to music I’ve been asked to choreograph to before. Even if all you want is a single lesson I can help you look a little more comfortable on your big day.

New Group Class in 2025

From Sunday 12 January I will be offering a new 6 week group class for couples who want to learn to dance together. These group classes are from 5.00pm to 6.00pm in Bureta and will cover 1 Latin dance and 1 Ballroom dance over the 6 week block.  Each lesson in the series builds on the previous ones so I don’t accept new students after the series starts. If you are interested send me an email or phone for more details.

New “Ladies/Follows who Latin” class in 2025

From Wednesday 22nd of January I will be starting a “Ladies/Follows who Latin” class on Wednesdays 11.00am to 12 noon at the St Columba Church in Cherrywood. This will also run in 6 week blocks and will cover one Latin American dance per series. Again, each lesson in the series builds on the previous ones so I rarely accept new students after the series starts. If you think this might be just what you need to look forward to in 2025 send me an email. I promise a fun class with a good dollop of technique.

Dance Company will be closed from Sunday 22nd of December and I am back teaching from the 5th of January.

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