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Learning to dance can sound like a big deal when you’ve never done it before.That’s why we don’t try to teach you everyt...
03/10/2026

Learning to dance can sound like a big deal when you’ve never done it before.

That’s why we don’t try to teach you everything at once.

We start with the things that actually matter: finding the timing, getting comfortable moving with a partner, understanding leading and following, and learning a few beginner Modern Jive moves.

Then we build from there.

One move starts to feel familiar. Then another. You stop thinking quite so hard about what your feet are doing, and before long, you’re not just learning the moves anymore. You’re actually dancing.

Our Beginners class is open to everyone, whether you’ve never danced before or you’re coming back and want to refresh the basics.

📅 Thursdays from 15 October
🕡 Beginners, 6:30pm
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

Find out more or register:
basestep.co.nz/classes

New Beginners class starts Thursday 15 October, and it’s open to anyone who wants to learn. No partner or previous dance...
02/10/2026

New Beginners class starts Thursday 15 October, and it’s open to anyone who wants to learn. No partner or previous dance experience needed.

📅 Starts Thursday 15 October

🕡 6:30 pm Beginners
🕡 7:15 pm Social Dancing
🕡 7:45 pm Beginners +

📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

Find out more and register:
basestep.co.nz

Our Beginners class starts right from the basics and gives you a relaxed place to learn Modern Jive at your own pace.You...
01/10/2026

Our Beginners class starts right from the basics and gives you a relaxed place to learn Modern Jive at your own pace.

You can stay in the Beginner level class as long as you like. Start anytime, no partner required and move up to beg+ when you’re ready.

Our new term kicks off Thursday 15 October at Waipahihi Community Hall. Come along, give it a go. You won’t regret it!

📅 Starts Thursday 15 October

🕡 6:30 pm Beginners
🕡 7:15 pm Social Dancing
🕡 7:45 pm Beginners +

📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

Find out more and register at
basestep.co.nz

23/09/2026

Wondering what a class night with us actually feels like? Here's a little taste of it.

Our Beginner's Block Course is still open, and it's exactly the vibe you'd hope for, simple steps, a welcoming room, nobody worrying about getting it perfect. If you've been curious, this is a good week to come try it in person.

Already danced with us before? Our regular class is still on every Thursday at 6:30pm, come back whenever suits in the new term from the 15th of October.

📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

Got questions or keen to jump in? Send us a message; we're happy to help you get sorted:
basestep.co.nz

Thought you’d missed your chance to join the Beginner’s Block? There’s still time.We started last Wednesday, but with th...
22/09/2026

Thought you’d missed your chance to join the Beginner’s Block? There’s still time.

We started last Wednesday, but with three sessions still to go, you can still come along and join the group. We’ll help you catch up on the basics and get comfortable so you can settle in and enjoy the rest of the course.

If you’ve been thinking about giving Modern Jive a go, come and join us this Wednesday.

📅 Wednesdays
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

Message us if you’d like to join or have any questions:
basestep.co.nz

Here is the CBITS Pattern.
22/09/2026

Here is the CBITS Pattern.

It's the Last Week of Term, So Let’s Finish with a Dance!It’s our last week of term before the school holidays, and I’ve...
20/09/2026

It's the Last Week of Term, So Let’s Finish with a Dance!

It’s our last week of term before the school holidays, and I’ve been really impressed with how things have been going. So, for our final night, we’re going to make the most of it with a little less teaching and a lot more social dancing!

If you haven’t been along for a while, this is a great night to come back, catch up with everyone and get plenty of dancing in.

🕺 Same general start time
💃 More time on the dance floor
🥂 BYO nibbles and refreshments
❤️ Good people, good music and plenty of dancing

Hopefully the extra social dancing brings a few more of you out for our final night before the break!

See you on the dance floor!

Did you see that our Beginner’s Block Course started last Wednesday, 16 September and thought you had missed your chance...
19/09/2026

Did you see that our Beginner’s Block Course started last Wednesday, 16 September and thought you had missed your chance? Well, you haven’t....

There is still time to jump in and join the group. We started with the basics, and we’ll help you catch up and get comfortable so you’re not left wondering what everyone else is doing.

If you’ve been thinking about giving Modern Jive a go, you can still join us for the remaining sessions. Just send us a message, and we’ll help you get started.

🕖 Wednesdays, 6:30 pm
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

Message us if you’d like to join or have any questions:
basestep.co.nz

Here’s another Modern Jive move you’ll get to know on the dance floor: the underarm turn.It might look a little tricky a...
18/09/2026

Here’s another Modern Jive move you’ll get to know on the dance floor: the underarm turn.

It might look a little tricky at first, but once you break it down, it’s surprisingly simple. A clear lead, a raised hand, and a turn underneath. Once the timing and connection start to click, it’s one of those moves that really starts to feel like dancing.

Our Beginner’s Block Course is now underway, and if you missed the first session, you can still join us. We’ll help you get settled in and start building the basics alongside the rest of the group.

📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō
🕖 Thursdays, 7pm

Message us if you’ve got any questions or visit our website:
basestep.co.nz

Not ready to commit to a full term? You don't have to.Our new Beginner's Block Course is just four weeks, enough time to...
15/09/2026

Not ready to commit to a full term? You don't have to.

Our new Beginner's Block Course is just four weeks, enough time to genuinely learn the basics and see if it's for you, without feeling like you're locking yourself into something bigger. No pressure either way once it's done.

Starts 16 September, spots are still ope.

📅 Starts 16 September
🕖 6:30pm
💬 Message us to register
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