Studio Jess Hannah

Jess Hannah School of Dance presents ‘Once Upon a Dance’ 🏰

Join us on Saturday 19th September, 1:30pm & 6:30pm at the Theatre Royal Nelson - tickets are on sale now, and very selling fast!

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A young girl drifts into a magical storybook dream, where fairies guide her through enchanted worlds filled with dancing mice, confident kitties, glowing fireflies and sparkling stars.

In the mystical forest she meets Little Red Riding Hood, wolves, hunters and the playful lost boys, before journeying to toyland where the Sugar Plum Fairy brings colourful toys to life.

Her adventure ends in a grand castle, where her Fairy Godmother leads her to a magical night of dancing with a charming prince.

A whimsical, heartwarming celebration of imagination, storytelling and dance.

Show Registration Reminder 🕺🏽

Our annual show is one of the highlights of the year, and registrations are now open!

If your dancer is planning to be part of our annual show, please make sure you complete their registration by Friday 26th June.

With preparations already in full swing, we’re looking forward to another show season filled with dancing, friendships, and plenty of lifelong memories.

📩 Check your emails for registration information or get in touch if you have any questions.

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📸 Memories from BTS at our previous shows.

Congratulations to our students who sat their theidta Ballet & Contemporary Modern Jazz exams yesterday, we are so proud of you!

Thank you to our examiner Miss Tate, for your time, kindness & care with our students - and to our lovely Millie for playing the music 🤎

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Stay steady on your feet with our Strength & Balance classes 💪🏽

If you’re concerned about your balance, strength, mobility, or if you’ve experienced a fall, you’re not alone.

Our Strength & Balance classes are designed to support you in staying active, independent, and moving with confidence.

✔ No floor work required - all exercises are completed seated or standing
✔ Exercises can be adapted to suit your ability and comfort level
✔ Improve strength, balance, coordination & confidence
✔ Help reduce the risk of falls
✔ Friendly, supportive environment
✔️ ACC approved programme

Whether you’re looking to regain strength or simply stay steady on your feet, we’re here to help 🤍

Monday & Wednesday mornings (open to all community members). Visit our website for more information and bookings - www.studiojesshannah.com/pilates-strength-balance

We hope all of our Brightwater & Wakefield dance families & Pilates clients are okay in this weather.
As the road is currently closed Richmond side of the Brightwater Bridge, we will make a call at midday about this afternoons classes.
Take care everyone x

We currently have crews out in Brightwater assisting with some evacuations and road closures.
UPDATE 6:00AM
There is flooding and road closures on:
+Higgins Road, Spring Grove
+State Highway 6 Spring Grove
+State Highway 6 Main Road Hope/lLghtband Road- Brightwater Bridge north side
+Waimea West between Teapot Valley and Challies Road Closed
+Waimea West at Snowdens Bush
+Telenius Road
UPDATE 08:00AM
traffic management teams now in place at multiple sites, please adhere to warning signs and closures.
Please stay out of floodwaters as they may be contaminated, dont drive through flooded roads, and if you require assistance, please call 111. Stay up to date with the situation at Nelson Tasman Civil Defence

May in Five Photos 📸

Five photos to sum up a busy but beautiful month… where is the year going?!

1. Reformer 2 training with Kim & a fabulous crew of ladies!
2. Teaching with & learning from Andrea
3. Self practice with Michelle
4. Weekly post class coffee & walks with Han
5. New branding rollout = new business cards!

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Sparkles & smiles loading… show regos are open! ✨

Our 2026 show announcement and registration information was sent out to dance families this week. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Jess.

We’re so excited to see the completed forms already rolling in - more coming soon 💜

The Pilates Circle - it’s a love/hate relationship for most 😉

The circle is a powerful prop that can help add resistance, variety, support alignment, and encourage more mindful movement patterns throughout class 🤎

Do you love it or hate it… let me know in the comments!