MOVE Ōtautahi, Christchurch is officially in motion.

MOVE Ōtautahi opens its doors, bringing dance, circus and community movement to the heart of Christchurch.

MOVE Ōtautahi, Christchurch is officially in motion.

We’re a community-based dance and circus studio offering over 95 classes each week for children under 5, kids (tamariki), teenagers (rangitahi), adults and mature movers.

Whether you’re taking your very first class or returning to movement after years away, there is a place for you here!

Our classes are inclusive and accessible.
Our tutors are experienced and trusted.
Our focus is simple – support everyone to participate.

This is movement for our Canterbury community. You can book in for a single session, for the term, or simply turn up on the day!

View the timetable and find your class today!

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Aerial Bar Foundations (Trapeze & Hoop)

An open-level trapeze and aerial hoop class building strength, confidence, and strong foundations.

Aerial Foundations – All Apparatus (8-12 yrs)

A playful, beginner aerials class introducing young movers to circus skills and teamwork.

Aerial Foundations (12 – 18 years)

A playful introduction to aerial circus, fostering body awareness, strength, and confidence in the air.

Aerial Hoop – Intermediate

A supportive mixed-apparatus aerial class for beginners and experienced movers alike.

Aerial Yoga

A restorative aerial yoga practice blending support, softness, and mindful movement.

Awareness through Movement®

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

Ballroom and Latin for Mature Dancers (40+)

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

Bollywood Dance Fitness

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

Breaking Foundations

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

Bungee Fit

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

Capoeira Angola for Beginners

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

Circability – Accessible Circus

An inclusive circus class for participants and caregivers, celebrating sensory play, creativity, and shared movement.

Circus Fit for Older Adults (60+)

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

Circus Stretch & Strength for Every Body

A playful conditioning session developing strength, coordination, and confidence for circus artists and beginners.

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

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

Circus Try-It-All – Kids (8 – 12 years)

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

Contemporary Dance – Open Adult

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

Contemporary Dance with Soma Studios Julia Mckerrow

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

Creative Movement for Circus Artists

A playful, skill-building class blending choreography, improvisation, and circus performance techniques.

Cyr Wheel

An introductory class building confidence, technique, and momentum skills with the Cyr wheel.

Embodied Voice: Voice & Movement Exploration

Connect breath, body, and sound in a playful, supportive space for all levels.

Fabric Foundations (Silks & Hammock) – Adult (16+)

A welcoming aerial class for beginners, emphasizing safe technique, flexibility, and body awareness.

Family Circus

A fun, beginner-friendly circus experience for families to move and explore together.

Handstands – Adult (18+)

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

Hip Hop

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

Hula Hoop – Adults & Teens (13+)

A fun, welcoming hula hoop class for building skills, confidence, and creative expression.

Improvisation for Curious Bodies

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

Intermediate Aerial Silks (17+)

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

Intermediate Trapeze – Adult (16+)

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

Intro to Acro & Tumbling – Adults (16+)

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

Juggle Jam

Join fellow jugglers to practice, play, and connect in a fun, supportive space.

K-Spirit Dance Fitness

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