Southern Dance Academy Balclutha

03/05/2026

Join us for a free class this week.

You're invited...

29/04/2026

You're invited...

28/04/2026

15/04/2026

It's not too late to register for auditions. Hope to see you there :-)

Moana JR auditions! 🌊

We’re looking for a great group of performers to help us bring Moana JR to life — no matter your experience, everyone is welcome to give it a go!

🗓 Dates: Saturday 18th April & Sunday 19th April
📍 Location: Cross Recreation Centre, Balclutha
🎭 Ages: Due to Disney's guidelines we require all those who audition to be between the ages of 8-18

To book your audition slot go to:
https://www.themembership.co.nz/audition/sots

If you are over eighteen and you would like to be involved, or you have any questions please contact us via email at [email protected] 😊

13/04/2026

Delighted to be part of the team :-)

Meet the team - Choreographer Nicola 🌸

Nicola is the Owner and Principal Teacher of Southern Dance Academy in Balclutha. With over 30 years of dance experience and more than 20 years of teaching, choreography, storytelling, and directing, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her work 💚

She has been involved in musical theatre productions across Australia and New Zealand, and in the late 2000s choreographed youth productions in Timaru alongside Kimble Henderson. Nicola has also delivered dance workshops throughout Otago and Canterbury 💃

A certified Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Contemporary Dance Teacher and Dance Movement Therapist, Nicola is excited to be part of Moana JR 🌊

Auditions for Moana JR are on SOON! 😄

To book your audition slot go to:
https://www.themembership.co.nz/audition/sots/start

If you have any other questions please feel free to email the team at [email protected] 👍

08/04/2026

Term 2 enrolments are now open at Southern Dance Academy!

We offer classes for a range of ages and abilities in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Term 2 begins April 20—get in touch to enrol or find out more! 💃

Message us or email to secure your place.

13/02/2026

Today's classes at
Cross Recreation Centre:
Intro to Dance 9:30-10
Pre-Primary Ballet 10-10:40
Pre-Primary Jazz 10:45-11:25

08/02/2026

Thank you Birch & Willow Gardening for tidying up the hall carpark for the start of our classes tomorrow :-)

Remember to register!

04/02/2026

Our Primary Ballet student, Annabelle, has been practicing her balance skills over the Summer on the farm. What a great job!

Term 1 classes start back on February 9 :-)

04/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our Summer Season! Term 1 classes officially start on Monday. Don't forget to register!
[email protected]