Garden City Dance Academy

A very special day on Sunday with our end of year performance for the parents.
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a restful summer holiday.

We are so proud of Nezaya who received the NZAMD Examiner's Award for 2025. Well done Nezaya, keep up the beautiful dancing!

Happy World Ballet Day!
This website has links to different ballet company websites where you can find out about their activity for World Ballet Day 2025.

World Ballet Day World Ballet Day Live where the best ballet companies from Europe, Australia, the Pacific, the Americas, and Asia. Watch ballet live!

We hope you have a lovely day! Classes will run as usual on Saturday 15th Nov.

Congratulations girls on 2 great days of NZAMD jazz and contemporary exams. Ballet exams next weekend!

Enrolments open now!
Join in term 4 and have the opportunity to perform on stage in December.
In 2026, under the directorship of Anna Lee, Anna Lee School of Dance and Garden City Dance Academy are proud to unite, sharing the same values, passion and dedication to nurturing dancers of all ages. This exciting collaboration brings a broader timetable and a wider range of class options to the Papanui area, enriching the Christchurch dance community.
Studios in Papanui, Lincoln, Halswell and Ladbrooks.
Classes in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Pre-school and more!
Enquire or enrol now: [email protected]
Tag a friend who loves to dance!

Calling all 4-6 year olds..... Join Preparatory Ballet on Saturdays from 9.00-9.50am and dance in our end of year concert in December!

A few more beautiful pictures from 2025 Recital.
New enrolments for 5-6 year olds now open, still in time to participate in our end of year showcase in December.

Want to try something new, get fit, and have fun? Our adult ballet classes are the perfect place to start!
Join us and discover the joy of dance in a welcoming and supportive environment!