Classes

Line dancing to mau rākau, capoeira to circus for all ages, discover your movement passion with us.

There are different ways to pay for classes – buy a single pass or a whole term, or if you like to mix and match, try our concession cards! And for many classes, you can just drop in on the day.

Studio Timetables

MOVE Concession Cards

Get 10% off your classes with our concession cards!

The MOVE card can be used for any class valued at:

$25 – Adult Circus Concession Card
$20 – Kids Circus Concession Card
Dance+ Concession Card: any MOVE class valued at $15 or $25-30

International Dance Day – 29 April

Dance your way through International Dance Day!

On April 29, MOVE Ōtautahi is celebrating with two of our ever-popular Speed Dancing sessions – a joyful, high-energy way to try something new and move with others.

Think speed dating… but for dance. From shuffling to samba, Siva Samoa to ballroom – there’s something for everyone!

90 minutes. 4 styles. A room full of people finding their rhythm together.

Classes

Capoeira Angola for Beginners

An energetic class for beginners combining partner moves, basic steps, and playful acrobatics.

Adult Dance (40+)

A lively contemporary-based class for adults 40+ to celebrate movement, explore styles, and have fun.

Breaking Foundations

A fun, hands-on session guiding dancers under the age of 12 through breaking basics and creative self-expression.

Zumba® Gold (Ideal for 60+)

A gentler Zumba® class for anyone who loves the fun of dance without the intensity.

Modern Jive

A lively, all-ages dance class set to a mix of modern pop hits and crowd-favourite tunes.

Ballroom and Latin for Mature Dancers (40+)

A graceful ballroom class for mature dancers, blending elegance, fun, and confidence.

Contemporary Dance with Soma Studios Julia Mckerrow

An engaging class for experienced dancers, blending technical precision with creative expression.

Bollywood Dance Fitness

A vibrant workout for all ages inspired by the colourful world of Bollywood.

The Storyteller (5-11 years)

A fun movement class where children explore rhythm, shapes, and emotion while learning stretches to keep their bodies safe.

Māori Movement – Māmā & Pēpi

A gentle, inspiring exploration of movement, connection, and care.

Mahi Poi

A joyful, playful exploration of poi, rhythm and movement connecting body, mind and spirit.

Māori Movement Fundamentals

An inspiring introduction to Māori Movement blending rhythm, storytelling, and mindful body awareness.

Linedance Beginners – Mums, Bubs & Little Ones

A relaxed, joyful line dance space for mums to move with little ones nearby.

Hip Hop

A positive, motivating class where dancers of all levels grow, challenge, and support each other.

Shuffling (15+)

A lively, supportive dance session blending rhythmic footwork, stamina, and playful movement

Regular Movement Practice

A nurturing movement practice blending repetition, reflection, and embodied awareness.

Contemporary Dance – Open Adult

A welcoming adult contemporary class exploring floor work, creativity and joyful movement for all levels.

Awareness through Movement®

A calm, exploratory class deepening body awareness through mindful, functional movement.

Improvisation for Curious Bodies

A fun, exploratory class where curiosity, play and creativity guide movement and connection.

Open Breaking Jam

A community dance jam inviting experimentation, shared energy and personal style.

Circus Stretch for Every Body (16+)

An open-level stretching class supporting freedom of movement, recovery and wellbeing.

K-Spirit Dance Fitness

A playful, uplifting K-pop dance experience celebrating movement, music, and positive energy.

Bungee Fit

A light, lively bungee class building strength, coordination, and confidence for all bodies.

Circus Fit for Older Adults (60+)

A welcoming class introducing accessible aerial and circus skills for all abilities.

HOLIDAY CLASSES Circus Try-It-All – Kids (5 – 8 years)

A playful kids’ circus class exploring ground and aerial skills through games and creativity.

HOLIDAY CLASSES Circus Try-It-All – Kids (9 – 12 years)

A joyful, introductory circus experience blending movement, teamwork, and aerial exploration.

Intermediate Trapeze – Adult (16+)

A focused trapeze session supporting skill refinement, strength, and confident aerial performance.

Intermediate Aerial Silks (17+)

An intermediate aerial silks class exploring technique, flow, creativity, and expressive movement.

Handstands – Adult (18+)

A supportive handstand class building strength, alignment, and confident, sustainable technique.

Little Circus (3 – 5 years)

A fun, supportive circus session for little ones to explore aerials and ground skills.

Intro to Acro & Tumbling – Youth (12-16 years)

A fun, supportive acrobatics class building confidence, coordination, and safe tumbling skills.

Intro to Acro & Tumbling – Adults (16+)

A beginner-friendly tumbling class for adults exploring rolls, balances, and foundational acro skills.