Fairy Magic Dance

Fairy Magic Dance is a very fun, exciting and magical class for the little ones amongst us - the 3 year olds! What better age to start stimulating these incredibly little tinies! Fairy magic is a structured class incorporating basic dance exercises to help build strength and co-ordination whist being so magical they do not really know they are building their little bodies. This class does require Fairy wings, crowns and wands and your best Fairy Dress or creation and of course lots of fairy fantastic magic! These are a 30 minute magical fun class.
These classes are exclusive to Rhythm n Steps Dance Academy

Kinderdance

These classes are delightfully arranged to cater for the 4 year olds. This is still a very magical environment for them but starting to take them along the road of discovering self expression, musicality, co-ordination in a very trusting and still fun environment. We try to stimulate the students to develop a love of dance while they are developing basic body control. It is hard for some of these little ones to leave their wings at home so wings are optional for this class!

The Academy follows the Graded and Vocational Examinations of the Royal Academy of Dance - London, England. This world-renowned Syllabus allows Students from the age of 5 years to learn and be Examined in this stimulating and rewarding Dance Technique.
Graded Students Follow this Structure of Classes -
Pre Primary Students - 5 year olds attend 1 x 45 or 1 x 60 minute class per week. Primary Students - 6 year olds attend 1 x 60 minute class per week. Examination Primary Students - attend 2 x 60 minute classes per week. Grade One to Grade Two Students - students attend 2 x 60 minute classes per week.
Grade Three to Grade Four Students - Students attend 1 x 60 minute and 1 x 75 minute class per week.
Grade Five Students - Students attend 1 x 60 minute class and 1 x 90 minute class per week.
Vocational Students are expected to attend at least four Dance classes per week. Class combinations available on request.

Pointe Classes

Pointe work is part of the Vocational syllabus and is taught to every senior vocational student.

Lyrical Jazz and Hip Hop Funk

A combination of free jazz styles and techniques produce an enjoyable and stimulating class for all ages.

Body Conditioning

This is an essential and compulsory class for streamlining young dancers. They build strength and extend their flexibility in a very controlled atmosphere. All students from Grade 3 upwards take part in these classes.

Contemporary Dance

A demanding class for senior students following the base of the Martha Graham technique. A high level dance experience is required for entry to this class.

Solo Dance Competitions

There is opportunity for solo competition work, available to those students who excel and show determination in their dance training. Students learn specifically choreographed dances dance in custom made dance costumes and attend private class lessons to perfect their dances.

Private Tuition

Private lessons are available on request.

Annual Showcase Performance

Each September the Academy puts on a huge public performance. Every student performs on stage in a real theatre. They experience the backstage excitement and the thrill of performing with full stage lighting and make up. Each student is fitted with their own costumes, which they hire for a minimal rate.

Showcase is a fabulous opportunity for students to perform a range of dances for their family, friends and invited guests. This is where you as well as your family and friends can see the progress your dancer has made and how they have blossomed from a student to a performer. The shows are always entertaining and more than worth all the hard work.

Performance Troupes

Selected students are taught specifically choreographed dance routines to be performed at dance competitions and various community and charitable events.

Entry is by audition only and students attend a weekly rehearsal class.

Rhythm n Steps performance troupe members have many dance out opportunities and get invited to perform at various public and private events as well as competing at many competitions with in New Zealand and Internationally.

Public Dance Outs

Rhythm n Steps Performance Troupe members have many dance-out opportunities and get invited to perform at various public events. To date members have danced at One Tree Hill, Auckland Town Hall, Viaduct basin, Parnell Cathedral, Civic Theatre, Parnell Rose Gardens, Aotea Centre and at Auckland Dance Competitions.