Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre will be open to the public from 5:30am Wednesday 17 December

It’s official: Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre will be open to the public from 5:30am Wednesday 17 December!

With the finishing touches to be completed in our studios, MOVE’s summer taster classes will begin later, from the 12th January 2026, with our term-based programme beginning 2 February 2026.

 

A Sneak Peak into our Programme

We will be launching our digital programme later in December, but until then, here’s just a few of the classes we will be offering, many of which have been co-designed with community partners:

Circus Programming

Under 5’s, kids, teens, adults and older adults, our circus programme will have classes on offer for anybody of any age and ability level

 

  • Aerials – trapeze – silks – aerial hoop – hammock and more
  • Aerial Yoga
  • Circus Fit
  • Handstands
  • Older Adults classes 60+
  • Acrobatics
  • Juggle & balance
  • Circus classes for neurodiverse youth and adults
  • Disability / tāngata whaiora classes for individuals and their caregivers
  • Cyr wheel
  • Try it all classes
  • Family circus
  • Hula hoop
  • Stage combat 
  • And much more!

Dance and Movement Programming

Our dance and artistic movement classes are catered to a range of needs and levels. These are just a few of the classes we will have on offer – stay tuned for our digital programme launch later on this month for more details

 

  • Māori Movement Fundamentals
  • Modern jive
  • Feldenkrais
  • Capoeira for beginners and families
  • Muscle and bone
  • Line dancing
  • Breakdance jam
  • Mahi Poi
  • Open Contemporary training
  • K-Pop
  • African Dance
  • Hip-Hop
  • U5s
  • Disability Fitness
  • Speed Dance sessions
  • Pre work dance classes