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Basestep A Modern Jive partner dance with a simple step pattern to get you on the floor. Dance to top 40 hits

Not knowing what to expect is often the hardest part of trying something new. So here’s what your first night with us ac...
08/09/2026

Not knowing what to expect is often the hardest part of trying something new. So here’s what your first night with us actually looks like.

You’ll get a warm welcome when you arrive, start with a simple warm-up, and then we’ll break everything down step by step before putting the moves to music. There’s no pressure to get it right straight away. Everyone on the Beginner’s Block Course is there to learn from the beginning, just like you.

Our next 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September. If Modern Jive has been on your “maybe one day” list, this is a good place to start.

Already danced with Basestep before? You can join us every Thursday at 7pm at Waipahihi Community Hall. Come back for a dance and catch up with some familiar faces.

📅 Beginner’s Block starts 16 September
🕖 7pm
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

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

No partner? Never danced before? That’s exactly who our Beginner’s Block Course is for.Over four weeks, we’ll take you t...
08/09/2026

No partner? Never danced before? That’s exactly who our Beginner’s Block Course is for.

Over four weeks, we’ll take you through Modern Jive from the ground up. You don’t need to bring someone with you, and you certainly don’t need to know what you’re doing before you arrive. We rotate partners during class and teach everything step by step, so you can focus on learning, meeting people, and enjoying yourself.

The next 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September, and registrations are open now.

Already know your way around the Basestep dance floor? If you’ve danced with us before, you can join us every Thursday at 7pm at Waipahihi Community Hall. We’d love to see you back.

📅 Beginner’s Block starts 16 September
🕖 7pm
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

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

Worried you’ll be the only one who has no idea what they’re doing? You won’t be.Everyone joining our new 4-week Beginner...
07/09/2026

Worried you’ll be the only one who has no idea what they’re doing? You won’t be.

Everyone joining our new 4-week Beginner’s Block Course is starting from the same place. No dance experience, no expectation to know the moves, and no pressure to get everything right. You’ll learn alongside other beginners, one step at a time, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Our next Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September and is designed specifically for people who are completely new to Modern Jive. Registrations are open now.

Already danced with Basestep before? You don’t need to wait for the beginner course. Previous dancers are welcome to join us on the floor every Thursday at 7pm at Waipahihi Community Hall.

📅 Beginner’s Block starts 16 September
🕖 7pm
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall, 96 Richmond Ave, Taupō

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

It’s something I really should be asking more often…If you’ve danced with us, had lessons, prepared for your wedding dan...
05/09/2026

It’s something I really should be asking more often…

If you’ve danced with us, had lessons, prepared for your wedding dance, or simply had a great experience, I’d really appreciate you taking a moment to leave us a Google review.

Reviews make a huge difference to a small local business. They help other people feel confident about getting in touch, especially if they’re nervous about taking that first step onto the dance floor.

If we’ve helped make dancing fun, relaxed, memorable or a little less scary, I’d love to hear about it.

You can leave a review here:
https://g.page/r/CdkuhEbHGgVuEBM/review

Thank you so much for your support. It genuinely means a lot.

You don’t need to spend hours practising at home to keep making progress with Modern Jive.For most of us, it’s simply ab...
04/09/2026

You don’t need to spend hours practising at home to keep making progress with Modern Jive.

For most of us, it’s simply about turning up on Thursday night, dancing with different partners, picking up a little more each week, and enjoying the process along the way.

If you’re dancing with us this term, keep showing up. Those small improvements add up before you realise it. And if you’ve danced with Basestep before but Thursday nights have slipped out of the routine, maybe it’s time to put them back in.

One night a week. Good music, good company, and a chance to get back on the floor.

Completely new to Modern Jive? Our next 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September, with registrations open now.

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

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

Quick dance tip for tonight: pay attention to your frame.Your frame is the connection that helps you and your partner un...
03/09/2026

Quick dance tip for tonight: pay attention to your frame.

Your frame is the connection that helps you and your partner understand each other on the floor. Too much tension and the movement can feel forced. Too little and those signals become harder to read. The aim is a relaxed, steady connection that lets the movement flow naturally between you.

If you’re dancing with us this term, keep this one in mind when you hit the floor tonight. And if you’ve danced with Basestep before but haven’t been along for a while, come and join us. It’s a good night to reconnect with the music, the moves, and some familiar faces.

For anyone completely new to Modern Jive, our next 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September. Registrations are open now.

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

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

Think Modern Jive is basically ballroom or salsa with a different name? Not quite.Modern Jive has a much more relaxed, s...
02/09/2026

Think Modern Jive is basically ballroom or salsa with a different name? Not quite.

Modern Jive has a much more relaxed, social feel. There’s less focus on formal posture or complicated footwork, which makes it easier to get comfortable with the basics and simply enjoy the dance.

If you’re currently dancing with us, keep it going and join us again this Thursday. And if you’ve danced with Basestep before but haven’t been on the floor for a while, we’d love to see you back. Come along, reconnect with some familiar faces, and get back into the rhythm.

Completely new to Modern Jive? Our next 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September. It’s designed to introduce you to the basics from the beginning, and registrations are open now.

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

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

The side step might look simple, but it’s one of those little things that can make a big difference to your dancing.It’s...
01/09/2026

The side step might look simple, but it’s one of those little things that can make a big difference to your dancing.

It’s all about shifting your weight comfortably from one side to the other. Once that movement starts to feel natural, it becomes much easier to stay connected with your partner and move with the music.

For those dancing with us this term, it’s a good one to pay attention to this Thursday. And to our past Basestep dancers, if you’re ready to dust off the dance shoes, come and join us. You might be surprised how quickly those familiar movements come back.

Never danced Modern Jive before? Our next 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September, with registrations open now.

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

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

💃 NEW 4-WEEK BEGINNER’S COURSE🕺Want to learn Modern Jive, but not quite ready to jump into one of our term pattern class...
26/08/2026

💃 NEW 4-WEEK BEGINNER’S COURSE🕺

Want to learn Modern Jive, but not quite ready to jump into one of our term pattern classes?

Our new 4-week Beginner’s Block Course starts 16 September and is designed to give you the basics, confidence and foundations to take that next step.

It’s perfect for first timers. Or if you’ve danced before but it’s been a while, and you’d like to brush up on the basics before coming back.

✅ Absolute beginners welcome
✅ Step-by-step teaching
✅ No partner needed
✅ Build confidence for our term classes

4 weeks. Start from scratch. Get yourself dance-floor ready.

26/08/2026

Six weeks in, and Thursday nights are well and truly in their rhythm.

There’s no pressure to put on a performance or get every move right. It’s simply a room full of people dancing, enjoying the music, having a laugh, and getting a little more confident each week.

To everyone dancing with us this term, keep it going. And if you’ve danced with Basestep before and this video have you thinking it might be time to come back, we’d love to have you on the floor with us again.

For anyone completely new to Modern Jive, our next starting point is the 4-week Beginner’s Block Course from 16 September. Registrations are open now.

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

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

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