Southern Dance Academy Balclutha

26/08/2026

Congratulations to Erin who qualified for the Velocity Dance Competition Grand Finals in Auckland in October in all 4 of her regional entries! We are so proud of your dedication, hard work and
professionalism and can't wait to cheer you on 🎉

09/08/2026

Well done to Erin, Elsie, Miss Nicola, Eleanor and Stephanie on a fantastic season of Moana Jnr with South Otago Theatrical Society! Whether on stage, behind the scenes or working back stage with the props, you showed creativity, commitment and hard-work , and we are so proud of you!

Moana JR performance number FOUR! 🦀

So proud of all these kids and their hard work ❤️

PS the gate monster is crazy 🤪
(Tom made me write that)

05/08/2026

Come and support these amazing, hard-working young people, including some of our students! The show opens tonight for 4 shows. Tickets are still available online and at the door.

What a pack in day! It has DEFINITELY been a long one but what a result! The cast and crew of Moana JR are officially moved in to the stage at Te Pou O Mata Au 😄

CHEE HOO! 🌊

Book your Moana JR tickets at:
www.theatretickets.co.nz

25/07/2026

Our new Winter uniform items are bringing smiles all round 😀 ❄️

25/07/2026

Some fabulous extensions on display in Contemporary this week 😁

23/07/2026

✨ Join us for Term 3! ✨

Southern Dance Academy offers quality, affordable dance classes in a welcoming environment where every student is valued.

Students develop confidence, creativity and strong dance foundations, with meaningful opportunities to perform. This term, we’re beginning preparations for our end-of-year production of Charlotte’s Web—so it’s a wonderful time to join us! 🕸️🐷

We’re currently welcoming enrolments for Pre-Primary Jazz and Pre-Primary Ballet, along with enquiries for Jazz, Tap and Contemporary.

Classes start from $85 per term, with payment plans available.

Interested? Send us a message and we’ll help you find the right class.

📧 [email protected]

04/07/2026

Term 3 enrolments are now open for Charlotte’s Web at Southern Dance Academy. Send us a message to join Term 3.

❤️ We’re beginning rehearsals for our 2026 production of Charlotte’s Web, and Term 3 is the perfect time for new students to join us as we start this exciting journey together.

Our classes (ages 3–18) are welcoming, supportive, and designed so every child can grow in confidence—whether they are brand new to dance or already have experience.

🌟 No previous dance experience is needed for many of our beginner classes.

From Term 3, students become part of our rehearsal process as we work towards our end-of-year performances in December.

If you’ve been thinking about dance for your child, this is a wonderful time to start.

👉 Send us a message and we’ll help you find the right class.

01/07/2026

Well done to Erin who completed her NZAMD Elementary Jazz exam on Monday!

19/06/2026

🌟 Term 3 Enrolments Open. Send us a message to join

At Southern Dance Academy, children are encouraged to develop confidence, creativity and strong dance foundations in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Our preschool classes are designed specifically for young children, combining quality dance education with age-appropriate learning through movement, music and imagination. Along the way, dancers develop coordination, balance, body awareness, listening skills and the confidence that comes from mastering new challenges.

🩰 Intro to Dance (Ages 3–5)
Saturdays
Our 9:30am class is currently full.
Enquiries welcome for our 10:00am class.

✨ Pre-Primary Jazz (Ages 4–6)
Mondays | 3:40pm–4:10pm
Enquiries also welcome for Saturday morning classes.

🩰 Pre-Primary Ballet (Ages 5–6)
Wednesdays | 4:30pm–5:15pm

Whether your child is taking their very first dance steps or already loves to perform, we'd love to welcome them to Southern Dance Academy.

Message us to enquire about a place for Term 3.

03/05/2026

Join us for a free class this week.

You're invited...