Bays School of Dance

Bays School of Dance

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Dance studio in Browns Bay catering for 2 years to adult Many past and present pupils have won awards, championships and scholarships.

Bays School of Dance has been in the bays for around 40 years when founding teacher, Mrs Draper, started teaching in church halls when she moved up from Wellington. In 2002 the dance studio established their own stylish 2 studio premises with sprung floor, mirrors and a dancewear shop. As of 2009 we have now re located to a bigger 3 studio locaion in order to incorporate our growing studio size an

12/06/2026

💡 Understanding DANCE LEVELS & PLACEMENT!

How we place students:
📚 Age (general guideline)
📚 Technical ability
📚 Experience level
📚 Physical development
📚 Focus & maturity
📚 Individual learning pace

Why proper placement matters:
✨ Ensures appropriate challenges
✨ Builds confidence
✨ Prevents injury
✨ Supports steady progress
✨ Keeps dancers engaged

Remember:
• Everyone progresses at their own pace
• Level isn’t about worth - it’s about learning
• We meet each dancer where they are
• Growth happens with proper foundations

Trust the process! 🩷

11/06/2026

🩷 FREE TRIAL: Junior Contemporary!

📍 Thursday 6:30pm
🌊 Ages 9-12 years
✨ No experience needed!

What is contemporary?
• Expressive, emotional dancing
• Floor work & freedom of movement
• Creative exploration
• Beautiful & challenging!

Perfect for dancers who:
✓ Love to express themselves
✓ Want to try something different
✓ Enjoy being creative
✓ Are ready for a challenge!

What to wear: Comfortable clothes you can move in!

👉 Message us - book your FREE Thursday contemporary trial!

10/06/2026

📸 Friendships formed in the studio last forever! 💕

These bonds, this support, this community - it’s what makes Bays special.

Happy Wednesday to our amazing dance family! 🩷

09/06/2026

💪 Let’s talk about training the dancer’s BODY!

Our conditioning classes focus on:
🩷 Core strength & stability
🩷 Flexibility & range of motion
🩷 Injury prevention
🩷 Building endurance

We offer:
• Extension classes (splits, oversplits, back flexibility)
• Stretch classes (safe, progressive flexibility)
• Kicks, Turns & Leaps (technique breakdown)

These classes support EVERY dance style and help dancers reach their full potential! ✨

07/06/2026

🩷 ‘Comparison is the thief of joy. Your journey is yours alone.’

At Bays, we celebrate individual progress. The dancer next to you isn’t your competition - they’re your community.

Focus on YOUR growth, YOUR goals, YOUR journey! ✨

05/06/2026

💡Why REST is part of training!

Yes, we’re talking about the importance of REST DAYS.

What happens during rest:
💤 Muscles repair & grow stronger
💤 Mental recovery happens
💤 Risk of injury decreases
💤 Energy stores replenish
💤 Learning consolidates

Signs you need rest:
⚠️ Constant fatigue
⚠️ Decreased performance
⚠️ Increased injuries/soreness
⚠️ Loss of motivation
⚠️ Trouble focusing

Smart training includes:
✨ Scheduled rest days
✨ Listening to your body
✨ Active recovery (gentle movement)
✨ Quality sleep

Rest isn’t lazy - it’s strategic! 🩷

03/06/2026

🩷 LITTLE DANCERS, BIG DREAMS!

3 Preschool Classes for $15!

Our preschool program:
💕 Ages 2-5 welcome
💕 Gentle structure, lots of fun
💕 Building confidence every class
💕 Experienced, caring teachers
💕 Small class sizes

Parents love that we:
✓ Focus on age-appropriate development
✓ Make classes engaging & fun
✓ Build foundations properly
✓ Celebrate every achievement

Multiple class times available throughout the week!

👉 Message us to book 3 for $15!

03/06/2026

📸 Caught this beautiful moment mid-leap! ✨

Progress isn’t always perfect, but it’s always worth celebrating. Look at that extension, that focus, that commitment!

Keep reaching higher, dancers! 🩷

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36a Anzac Road, Browns Bay
Auckland