First Position Ballet Academy

05/06/2026

Playing games like ‘Guess the Emotion’ is one of the ways we explore character development and learn how to tell a story through facial expressions and body language - it might just be a little bit of fun too!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

New Preschool Ballet Classes in Waimauku!

Is your little one always twirling, dancing, and using their imagination?
Our 3-class preschool ballet trial for ages 3–5 is the perfect introduction to the joy of dance. Through music, movement, and imaginative play, children build confidence, coordination, creativity, and friendships in a fun and nurturing environment.

- Fridays | 9:45–10:15am
- 19 June – 3 July
- Waimauku

Book your spot today!

www.firstpositionballetacademy.co.nz

27/05/2026

Capturing first steps at First Position Ballet Academy

27/05/2026

We recently had the wonderful Heidi Martin Dance visit the studio to photograph our dancers in their element 💜

During her visit, she captured so many beautiful moments from the beginning of our journey as a new ballet school, along with many first steps in ballet. We also had the pleasure of sharing some special images with mums for Mother’s Day.

These memories will be treasured - thank you Heidi!

20/05/2026

First Position Ballet Academy - building confidence, coordination, and love of dance.

Enquire now and sign up for our three class trial pack for $45

www.firstpositionballetacademy.co.nz

15/05/2026

Hi everyone! I’m Jess, the Director and teacher at First Position Ballet Academy.

Dance has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve trained in all styles of dance, with a particular love for teaching Ballet and Contemporary. After years of teaching across Australia and around Auckland, I’m so excited to create a welcoming ballet school here in Waimauku, where children can learn ballet through the world-renowned RAD syllabus in a friendly and supportive environment.

To me, ballet is about more than learning steps and technique. Through ballet, children can develop confidence, discipline, resilience, creativity, and the joy of performing - not to mention make friends for life. I believe ballet classes should feel encouraging, supportive, and inclusive.

Come and see us at the Waimauku War Memorial Hall and let your little one explore their first ballet steps with our three-class trial pack.

Learn more here or send me a message - I’d love to chat!

www.firstpositionballetacademy.co.nz

09/05/2026

To my kind, beautiful and generous mum.

Thank you for giving me the gift of ballet and dance. There’s no way you could have known back then how my love of dance would grow but you were there every step of the way with your gentle hands and quiet support of simply being there.

To you and all the amazing dance mums and mother figures out there - thank you.