Julia Mckerrow Dance

21/09/2026

✨ TERM 4 IS COMING ✨
We have ONE week of classes left in Term 3 — so if you’ve been thinking about coming along and checking us out, now is the perfect time! 💜
Then we’ll take a little two-week break before heading into our last (and biggest!) term of the year. ✨
Whether you’re ready to commit to a term class or prefer the flexibility of dropping in, bookings for Term 4 are OPEN now!
🩰 Barre�💃 Contemporary�✨ Inclusive Dance�🌿 Somatic Movement�…and more!
Come move with us, connect, have fun and finish the year feeling amazing. 💜
Bookings are open now via our website — link in bio.
We’d love to dance with you! xx Julia & Aleasha �SOMA STUDIOS ✨

14/09/2026

It’s week 3 in September which means Julia Mckerrow Dance from Soma studios is running Open Level Contemporary Community class this Saturday Move Ōtautahi 👏Expect soft and slidey.. large and luscious and fast and bouncey!! 10:15am - 11.45am. Previous dance experience required and bookings online via Move.org.nz 🧡 see you there!!

07/09/2026

She’s baaaaack and ready to move! 💃✨
Julia has missed teaching and cannot WAIT to get back in the studio with you all.
We’ve got three weeks left of our Soma term, so let’s make every session count and get stuck in!
Join her this Thursday for Contemporary: ✨ 11:00 AM – Open Level Contemporary ✨ 6:30 PM – Open Level Contemporary

We also have guest tutor Kereana Mosen teaching for Aleasha this week on Wednesday
6:00 PM - Open Level Contemporary ✨

Whether you’re one of our regular term dancers coming back on in or looking to grab a casual drop-in spot, the floor is open for you.
Let’s get moving together! Link in bio to book your spot. 🤍

03/09/2026

📣Community Notice! 🌞🍂❄️🌷Come and join us for a rehearsal to learn 4 iconic moves “Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring” in preparation for the Nelken Line community event. ✨Ageing Positively Week (17 October – Saturday 24 October)
📚Celebrate life, stay connected and discover something new during Ageing Positively Week at Christchurch City Libraries. Across our city you’ll find loads of opportunities to learn, create, play, explore and connect with others in welcoming library spaces. From technology and creativity to conversation, get moving and find community, there’s something to spark every interest.

💃 Our week finishes with a unique experience! Join us for The Nelken Line – a gentle walking, movement-based community event inspired by Pina Bausch’s iconic “carnation line”.

You’ll learn a simple sequence of gentle movements and walk it together, side by side with others to the sound of a jazz band. All you need is curiosity and a sense of fun – guaranteed to leave you inspired! The event will take place on Saturday 24 October, at 2pm.

You can sign up to participate in the community event here:https://events.humanitix.com/learn-the-nelken-line-a-rehearsal-with-fleur-de-thier. With kind permission from the Pina Bausch Foundation.
Music supported by the Christchurch Jazz Band Festival.

Fleur de Thier will be leading this session, come to one or both and get ready for our big day.

Thursday 22 October, 6.30–7.30pm

Friday 23 October, 2.30–3.30pm

Tautoru/TSB Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1, Tūranga
No previous dance experience is necessary.

29/07/2026

Yessss! Join us at Move Ōtautahi every Saturday 🙌
I’m on every 3rd week August 15th & September 19th 💃

23/07/2026

Last night Katie Burton brought all the energy!! 💥

23/07/2026

What a session!✨ Full hearts and good vibes after an amazing contemporary class at Soma Studios last night!🤍
Big thanks to everyone who came out to move with us, and a huge shoutout to Katie Burton from for bringing the best energy and playlist—it was so epic to share the floor and dance together again. 💥

17/07/2026

Monthly Somatic Movement Sessions with Julia 🫧💧💦
Ready to deepen your practice? Join us next weekend for our dedicated somatic session at our community venue. Whether you want to reconnect with your body, explore dynamic alignment, or just enjoy mindful movement, this space is for you🌱
Upcoming Dates & Times: ✨ Saturday, July 25th | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM ✨ Saturday, August 22nd | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Where: Kohinga / St Albans Community Centre 💰 Cost: $22 per session 🧘‍♀️ What to bring: Please bring a mat and warm layers to stay comfortable throughout the practice.
How to Book: Spaces are limited—reserve your spot online via our website!
See you there! ✨

14/07/2026

💥CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE CLASS💥 WITH KATIE BURTON 🔥
Ōtautahi dancers, we have something incredibly special lined up for you next week! We are absolutely thrilled to host Katie Burton, Discipline Leader of Contemporary Dance at Unitec, for a one-off FREE contemporary class at Soma Studios. ✨
This is a fantastic opportunity for our regular Soma dancers and the wider Ōtautahi dance community to come together, learn, and experience Katie’s incredible energy in the studio.

Here is what Katie has in store for us:
“My Contemporary Technique class traces the familiar arc—floor, standing, travelling—but inside that structure there’ll be space to reimagine our dance together. I’m interested in technique as a framework for moving with efficiency, artistry and musicality by exploring the dialogue between integration and sequence. We’ll talk, improvise, question, and learn some sweet dance moves to sweet pop music. I am so looking forward to connecting with the Ōtautahi community. Let’s dance together!”

Whether you’re a familiar face at Soma or part of the wider dance community, we would love to move with you. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register early!

🗓️ THE DETAILS:
When: Thursday 23rd July, 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
Where: Papa Hou Dance Studio (The Kind Foundation, 4 Rolleston Ave)
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Pop us an email at [email protected] to secure your spot.

Let’s make a thing, Christchurch. See you on the floor! ✨

photography credit:Jinki Cambronero

12/07/2026

https://events.humanitix.com/douceambience
The Lyttelton Arts Festival is on folks! I’m performing in Douce Ambiance this Sunday at 4pm with Aleasha Seaward Dance Inclusive local musicians circus artists and dancers… if you’d like to enjoy an eclectic performance event book your tickets now.. we are selling out! 💫

Music, circus and dance collide in a rich, multi-layered evening with Douce Ambiance and guests.