Bays School of Dance

Bays School of Dance 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

d allow for a wider range of dance styles to be taught. The studio is currently a thriving family business with 3 daughters and 4 granddaughters all teaching among the 15 or so teachers. Bays School of Dance caters for tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, Musical Theatre, character and contemporary dance, as well as private lessons for competition work in tap, Jazz and Ballet. Some go on to dance professionally, some cheerlead for sports teams and or teach in their own studios. The aim of the studio is for the pupils to enjoy dancing first and foremost but at the same time standards must be reached. These standards are reached by pupils sitting exams, entering in scholarships, performing in competitions and performing in dancing recitals. The studio takes pupils from the ages of 2 years up to adults. Classes may vary from private lessons to exam classes to open hip-hop classes.

🩷 Dance is one of the few pursuits where the only real competition is yourself.What did YOU improve this week? 💃✨
06/09/2026

🩷 Dance is one of the few pursuits where the only real competition is yourself.

What did YOU improve this week? 💃✨

💡 The difference between a dance RECITAL and a dance CONCERT.These terms get used interchangeably - but what is the actu...
04/09/2026

💡 The difference between a dance RECITAL and a dance CONCERT.

These terms get used interchangeably - but what is the actual difference?

🎭 RECITAL:
If you grew up watching US Dance Moms on your screen, you probably call it a "recital." The American "recital" usually means a formal, single-school progress presentation.

🎭 CONCERT/SHOW:
Well, pretty much the same thing - a Kiwi end-of-year show is a dance studio celebrating all that hard work. Whether it's jazz, ballet, hip-hop, or contemporary, it's all about hitting the stage under the lights, showing your family what you've learned, and celebrating the team.

At Bays, our Mid-Year Show and End of Year Concert are important calendar events - because we believe our dancers deserve to experience what it truly feels like to perform. 🩷

Every child who steps on that stage leaves a little more confident than when they walked in.

STILL THINKING ABOUT IT? 🩷Here's what other Browns Bay parents say about Bays:'I was worried about the cost - but the fa...
03/09/2026

STILL THINKING ABOUT IT? 🩷

Here's what other Browns Bay parents say about Bays:

'I was worried about the cost - but the family cap meant both my kids dance for less than I expected.'

'The teachers actually know my daughter. They remember things she told them weeks ago. That's rare.'

'We tried another studio first….We love the personal attention she gets at Bays.'

Small studio. Big heart. Real results.

Try us: 3 classes for $15 for preschool/beginners or book a free trial for other classes!
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THROUGH THE YEARS: Contemporary 🌊✨Raw. Expressive. Unforgettable.Contemporary at Bays has always attracted dancers who w...
02/09/2026

THROUGH THE YEARS: Contemporary 🌊✨

Raw. Expressive. Unforgettable.

Contemporary at Bays has always attracted dancers who want to say something with their movement - who aren’t just performing steps but telling stories.

These photos give us all the feels. Every. Single. Time. 🩷

Tag someone who made you feel something on that stage! 💃

👟✨ Hip hop is one of those styles that teaches something the barre never can:Owning the room.What hip hop actually devel...
01/09/2026

👟✨ Hip hop is one of those styles that teaches something the barre never can:

Owning the room.

What hip hop actually develops:
🩷 Groove and musicality
🩷 Individual style and personality
🩷 Stage presence and confidence
🩷 Rhythm and coordination
🩷 Pure, joyful self-expression

Our hip hop classes are a blast - high energy, great music, and zero pretension.

Open classes available for ages 5 through to seniors! 🩷

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🩷 We're over halfway through Term 3 - look back at week one.Better technique. Stronger body. More confidence.You might n...
30/08/2026

🩷 We're over halfway through Term 3 - look back at week one.

Better technique. Stronger body. More confidence.
You might not see it every day, but it's happening.

Keep going. 💃✨

29/08/2026

🤸‍♀️✨ ACRO IS HERE! 🤸‍♀️✨

Strength. Flexibility. COURAGE.

Our acro students are absolute powerhouses. From mastering their first cartwheel to nailing back walkovers - every skill earned through hard work and trust in the process.

The WOW factor? We’ve got it. 💪

Strength you can see. Courage you can feel.
That’s acro at Bays.

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💡 Why 'natural talent' is overrated in dance.We hear it a lot: 'Oh she's just naturally talented!'Here's our honest take...
28/08/2026

💡 Why 'natural talent' is overrated in dance.

We hear it a lot: 'Oh she's just naturally talented!'

Here's our honest take:
Natural ability might give a head start. But it's never the whole story.

What actually makes a great dancer:
🩷 Consistency - showing up every week
🩷 Coachability - taking corrections and applying them
🩷 Resilience - getting up after a hard class
🩷 Musicality - LISTENING as much as moving
🩷 Work ethic - practicing beyond the studio

The most 'talented' kids we've seen fall behind students who simply worked harder.

Talent is a starting point. Character is the destination. 💃

❄️🩷 Winter and little kids - we know the drill.One week they're bouncing off the walls, the next they're home with a col...
27/08/2026

❄️🩷 Winter and little kids - we know the drill.

One week they're bouncing off the walls, the next they're home with a cold.

Here's what makes Bays different for our preschool and beginner students:

✅ CONCESSION CARDS - you only use a pass when you attend
✅ No forfeiting money when they're unwell
✅ Cards are valid all term - use at your pace
✅ Flexibility that actually fits family life

Dance should add joy to your week - not financial stress.

Try us out: 3 classes for $15!
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36a Anzac Road, Browns Bay
Auckland

Telephone

0211231557

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