Southern Dance Academy Balclutha

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Southern Dance Academy Balclutha We are a dance school in Clutha, NZ with an emphasis on expression and creativity. Classes held at our studio in Balclutha + in Ranfurly.

Age-appropriate music, moves & costumes. Enrolment year-round, including throughout the term.

🩰✨ LOOKING FOR DANCE CLASSES FOR YOUR CHILD?Term 4 is here at Southern Dance Academy! 💜Whether your child loves moving t...
11/10/2026

🩰✨ LOOKING FOR DANCE CLASSES FOR YOUR CHILD?

Term 4 is here at Southern Dance Academy! 💜

Whether your child loves moving to music, wants to build confidence or dreams of performing on stage, we'd love to help them discover the joy of dance!

We're welcoming new students into selected classes and special programmes this term.

🌟 Dance classes for younger children – a fun, creative introduction to movement and dance.

🕸️ Charlotte's Web Showcase Ensemble – an opportunity for ages 7+ to perform in our December production. No previous experience necessary!

💪 JET (Jump, Extend, Turn) – a dance-based strength and conditioning programme to develop flexibility, balance and technique.

At Southern Dance Academy, we provide a safe, supportive space where dancers can create, express themselves and grow in confidence.

📍 Balclutha and the wider Clutha District

👇 Want to see our Term 4 timetable?

💬 Comment DANCE below and we'll send it straight to your Messenger inbox!

Create | Express | Move

💪✨ WANT TO JUMP HIGHER, TURN BETTER OR IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY?Introducing JET – Jump, Extend, Turn!A dance-based stren...
10/10/2026

💪✨ WANT TO JUMP HIGHER, TURN BETTER OR IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY?

Introducing JET – Jump, Extend, Turn!

A dance-based strength and conditioning programme at Southern Dance Academy, designed to help dancers improve their technique and work towards their own movement goals.

🌟 Want to achieve your splits?
🌟 Improve your turns and balance?
🌟 Build stronger jumps?
🌟 Develop flexibility, strength and control?

JET combines dance technique with targeted exercises to help you develop the skills you're working towards.

You don't have to be an existing SDA student to join!

📅 Thursdays – Term 4
⏳ Seven-week programme
💰 $84 for new students
💜 Just $35 for current SDA students!

Whether you're preparing for a performance or simply want to improve your dancing, JET is a chance to focus on YOU!

👇 Comment JET and we'll send you the class details and registration link!

Create | Express | Move

🕸️🐷 DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO PERFORM IN CHARLOTTE'S WEB THIS DECEMBER?Calling all aspiring dancers aged 7+!Southern Dance...
09/10/2026

🕸️🐷 DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO PERFORM IN CHARLOTTE'S WEB THIS DECEMBER?

Calling all aspiring dancers aged 7+!

Southern Dance Academy is welcoming new dancers into our Open Showcase Ensemble for Term 4.

No previous dance experience necessary!

✨ Learn choreography
✨ Build confidence and creativity
✨ Make new friends
✨ Experience the excitement of performing on stage!

📅 Thursdays, 4:00–4:45 pm
🎭 Performance: Sunday 6 December 2026
📍 Paretai Hall
💰 $84 for the seven-week programme, including costume hire and production fee.

🕸️ Interested? Comment WEB below or send us a private message, and we'll help you get started!

New costumes have arrived and showcase season is nearly here at Southern Dance Academy. Polly is already loving the shin...
07/10/2026

New costumes have arrived and showcase season is nearly here at Southern Dance Academy. Polly is already loving the shiny packages arriving on the door step. Want in on the fun? Comment POLLY below and I'll send you the enrolment link.

Day 3 at Velocity Dance Competition included workshops with two of the judges and ehearsals for the Gala Opening. Miss...
04/10/2026

Day 3 at Velocity Dance Competition included workshops with two of the judges and ehearsals for the Gala Opening. Miss Nicola, Miss Brittni and Erin enjoyed the artistry showcased in the troupe and groups competition, and the Gala performances. Flying home early in the morning exhausted but inspired - and ready to choreo our showcase!

Day Two Velocity Dance Competition done! So well done to Erin! It has been such a great opportunity for her, alongside M...
03/10/2026

Day Two Velocity Dance Competition done! So well done to Erin! It has been such a great opportunity for her, alongside Miss Nicola and Miss Brittni who came to support. Plenty of new friends, like hip-hop dancer Mercy (in picture) who competed in and won the Dance-Off! Lovely to meet so many supportive people.

In the Senior Category (Ages 15-19) she achieved;

Traditional Contemporary - (Grand Champion! )🥇
Open - 🥈
Modern Jazz -🥉
Self-Choreography -🥉

She also competed in the Dance-Off (an improvisation section) and attained runner-up🥈

So proud of you

Well done to Erin who is the Senior Traditional Contemporary National Grand Champion!She also received a 3rd in Senior J...
03/10/2026

Well done to Erin who is the Senior Traditional Contemporary National Grand Champion!
She also received a 3rd in Senior Jazz. Two down - three to go!

Erin had a great Day 1 Velocity Dance Competition beginning with an early rehearsal for the gala opening. Today she per...
02/10/2026

Erin had a great Day 1 Velocity Dance Competition beginning with an early rehearsal for the gala opening. Today she performs in her 5 grand final dances.

Our Ballet & Tap exams are done! Congratulations to our Pre-Primary, Primary & Grade 3 Ballet, and Grade 4 Tap students ...
19/09/2026

Our Ballet & Tap exams are done! Congratulations to our Pre-Primary, Primary & Grade 3 Ballet, and Grade 4 Tap students who completed their exams and assessments today! We are so proud of all your hardeork 😊 A special mention to Olivia & Tilly who completed their first exam!

Congratulations to Erin who qualified for the Velocity Dance Competition Grand Finals in Auckland in October in all 4 of...
26/08/2026

Congratulations to Erin who qualified for the Velocity Dance Competition Grand Finals in Auckland in October in all 4 of her regional entries! We are so proud of your dedication, hard work and
professionalism and can't wait to cheer you on 🎉

Address

Signworks Function Room, Cross Recreation Centre
Balclutha
9230

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8pm
Wednesday 3pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm
Friday 3pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+64275200115

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