WADPA-Whangarei Academy of Dance & Performing Arts

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WADPA-Whangarei Academy of Dance & Performing Arts

Dance studio with over 40 years experience. Offering all genres of dance from beginners to advanced

Teacher/choreographer: Isabella Marotta - Ballet, Jazz, tap, Acrobatics & Lyrical
Teacher/choreographer/examiner: Holly Duder-Joy - Tap, Acro, Jazz, Ballet & Musical theatre
Teacher: Laura Thomson - Jazz & Tap
Teacher: Nicola Fannin - Ballet
Teacher: Kaneisha McKenzie-Williams - Jazz, Ballet, MT, Lyrical & Contemporary
Teacher: Meg Stevens - Jazz, Acro, KTL
Teacher: Teale Vint - MT, Drama, ballet

Teacher: Annie Prout - Stretch Conditioning and Acrobatics

Studio 1 & 2: 29 Commerce street

Whangarei Academy of Dance & Performing Arts is known for nurturing developing dancers in a safe and progressive way. We teach age and developmentally appropriate Ballet Tap & Modern technique classes from a syllabus that allows younger students more time for movement exploration while providing advanced students with the tools to become professional dancers, if they so choose. As a result, all of our students develop self-esteem, self-discipline, and a strong fitness level that will provide a powerful edge in any future endeavor. Dance Courses Available

We teach from the BTDA syllabus the following Genres. BALLET TAP MODERN LYRICAL ACROBATIC

CONTEMPORARY NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS

We also teach from the NZAMD syllabus in Jazz and Tap

All students are encouraged to sit for exams once they are ready and all students perform in the end of the year Show.

30/07/2026

🌟 IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE WADPA FAMILY! 🌟

Are you thinking about dance classes but not sure if you've missed the boat? You haven't — we still have spots available and we would LOVE to have you!

Whether your little one has been begging to try ballet, your teen wants to give jazz a go, or you've always wanted to get your little one into acro — now is the perfect time to jump in!

✨ Why now?
We are just getting started our end of year show choreography which means new students get to be part of the magic from the very beginning!

🎟️ Free trial class available — come and give it a go with no pressure!

📩 Email us: [email protected]
🔗 Register here: https://app.classmanager.com/portal/wadpa/register

⚡ Spaces are limited so don't wait too long!

We cannot wait to welcome you to the WADPA family! 💜

28/07/2026

💜 MID YEAR CONCERT 💜
Thats a wra for mid year concert 2026!
Thank you for all that came and supported our dancers, our teachers and the wonderful volenteers.
We had so much fun

26/07/2026

🚨 IT'S HAPPENING. 🚨

Our dancers have been sweating, spinning, and counting 5-6-7-8 for MONTHS — and it's finally time to show you what they've built.

✨ ELEVATE ✨
📅 Sat 29 Aug 📍 Forum North

This isn't just a show. It's a full-on celebration of every leap, every late rehearsal, every "one more time from the top." Get ready to see our dancers OWN the stage.

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW — and they will not last.
👉 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/elevate-wadpa-senior-showcase/whangarei

Tag a dancer who needs to be there. See you in the audience.

20/07/2026

🌟 TERM 3 STARTS TODAY AT WADPA! 🌟
We are SO excited to welcome everyone back to the dance floor — let's make this term the best one yet!
📣 Please note: Our brand new Tiny Dancers Club classes (10am Ballet, 2pm Jazz & 10am Acro) will be kicking off next week!
See you in the studio today!

17/07/2026

⚠️ TOMORROW IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! ⚠️

We are not joking — tomorrow, Sunday 19th July is the ABSOLUTE LAST DAY to order your WADPA Bling Merch and after that the door is closed for good!

🖤 Still available to order:

✨ Crop Top — $90

✨ Singlet — $90

✨ Shorts — $90

✨ T-Shirt — $90
Sizes Age 4 – XL Adult

📦 Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery

🛒 Get your order in NOW before it's too late!

👇
🔗 https://wadpadance.nz/new-merch-drop-order-form/

No extensions. No exceptions. This is it!
Don't say we didn't warn you — GO GO GO! 🖤

13/07/2026

🤸 ACRO AT WADPA — WE HAVE A CLASS FOR EVERYONE! 🤸
Whether your little one is just starting out or your dancer is ready to take it to the next level — we have an Acro class for every age and stage!

OUR ACRO TIMETABLE:
🌟 Tiny Dancers Acro Club (Ages 2.5 – 5)
📅 Tuesdays 10:00am

🌟 Mini Acro (Ages 5 – 7 approx)
📅 Tuesdays 3:30pm

🌟 Junior/Intermediate Acro (Ages 8 – 13 approx)
📅 Fridays 3:30pm

🌟 Senior Acro (Ages 14+ approx)
📅 Fridays 5:45pm

Flips, tricks, cartwheels and SO much fun — Acro is one of our most popular classes and it's easy to see why! 🙌💛

🎟️ Free trial class available!

⚡ Spaces are limited — don't miss out!
📩 Email us: [email protected]

🔗 Register for a free trial: https://app.classmanager.com/portal/wadpa/register
We cannot wait to see what you've got! 💜🤸

09/07/2026

✨ Ngā mihi o Matariki ki a koutou katahi! ✨

07/07/2026

🌟 IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN WADPA FOR TERM 3! 🌟
If you've been thinking about dancing with us — now is the perfect time to jump in!
We are just getting started on our end of year show choreography which means new students get to be part of the magic from the very beginning!

📩 Get in touch today and we'll help find the perfect class for you!
👉 Email us: [email protected]

👉 Register for a FREE trial class here:

🔗 https://app.classmanager.com/portal/wadpa/register
We cannot wait to welcome you to the WADPA Whanau! 💜🌟

03/07/2026

🎉 GREAT NEWS — YOU GET A SECOND CHANCE! 🎉
Did you miss the first merch order?! Don't worry — we've got you!
We are opening orders for one final time and this is absolutely your last chance to get your hands on our stunning WADPA Bling Merch!

🖤 Available to order:

✨ Crop Top — $90

✨ Singlet — $90

✨ Shorts — $90

✨ T-Shirt — $90
Sizes Age 4 – XL Adult

📦 Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery

⏰ Orders close Saturday 19th July — NO exceptions after this date!
This is it — there will be no further orders after this so don't miss out!

Order NOW via the link below!

👇
🔗 https://wadpadance.nz/new-merch-drop-order-form/
This is your sign — GO GO GO! 🖤💜

Address

29 Commerce Street
Whangarei
0110

Telephone

027 4544 877

Website

http://www.wadpadance.nz/

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