The Academy Dance Studios

THE JUNGLE BOOK 2026
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Main cast auditions: 19 September 2026
12pm Juniors: Grade 1-5 Ballet
12:45 Seniors: Pre Elementary + Jazz / Level 7 + Tap / Intermediate Foundation + Ballet

Show dates: 4-5 December at Baycourt

We’ll see you there! 🐻❤️

And just like that, our competition season has come to an end! 🤍
And what a fabulous season it has been!

A massive congratulations to each and every one of you for your incredible hard work, dedication and passion throughout the season!
But there’s just one last thing on the list - HERA at PACANZ! ✨ As well as our fab tap soloists.

Massive good luck with your final preparations, girls! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way and are already SO proud of you! 🤍

Introducing STUDIO SESSIONS at THE ACADEMY 🪩

Week 10 = Open classes week, open to ANYONE!

Come join us for three epic days filled with epic classes & tutors! We have Heels Technique & Broadway, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Ballet & Leaps and Turns workshops all in a span of 3 days.

We will have limited spots available for these classes, so get in quick!
LINK IN BIO!

We are so excited to launch this, this term! 🪩🪩
Hannah Creates
DEE
Miss Kaitlyn
Miss Amanda ⭐️🧑🏻‍🩰

We’re headed into Ballet Mock Exam Week! 🩰
A massive good luck to all of you, we’re excited to see you shine!

Make sure you read your emails regarding the timetable for this week!

SHOW CAST AUDITIONS!

We’re still buzzing from last week’s show reveal party and incredibly excited to do THE JUNGLE BOOK!
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Our next order of business: Show cast auditions- Saturday, 19 September.

Keep your 👀 on your emails this week, you’ll get a form to sign up to be part of show!

Show weekend: 4-5 December 2026
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A week filled with NZAMD exams! 🤍
We are so proud of all of our dancers who had exams this week. We’re proud of your hard work, dedication and effort you put into your work!

Well done everyone, and thank you nzamdnewzealand and Miss Madden for your incredible expertise. 🤍

MOVIE NIGHT & SHOW REVEAL! 🤩
15 August 2026 - studio 2

Come and celebrate the end of exams with a movie night & show theme reveal at the studio! 🎥

What will it be? Any guesses?

🍿 Movie starts at 3:30pm
🍿 Gold coin donation for entry
🍿 Bring cash for popcorn & lollies
Bring a bean bag if you have one at home!

See you tomorrow!