Where Young Dancers Build Strong Foundations & Go Further

Structured dance training for across Ballet, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Lyrical and Competition — with RAD, NZAMD and NZDAA syllabus pathways in Pakuranga Heights and Eden Terrace.

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Why Parents Choose NZIDS

We provide structured dance training that helps young dancers build strong foundations, grow in confidence and progress with purpose.

Our programmes include syllabus-based training through RAD, NZAMD and NZDAA, helping students build strong foundations and progress with purpose.

From recreational classes to syllabus training, examinations, competitions and stage performance, students are supported through every stage of their dance journey.

  • Structured syllabus-based training

  • Clear technical standards and progression

  • Professional, age-appropriate teaching

  • Examination and assessment pathways

  • Performance and competition opportunities

Training Pathway

Every student begins with foundation work in posture, flexibility, strength, coordination and core dance technique.

As students progress, they move into style-specific classes, performance opportunities, competitions and more advanced development pathways.

For families seeking long-term growth, NZIDS also supports preparation for auditions, examinations and future training opportunities in New Zealand and overseas.

“NZIDS is a fantastic school. My child has fallen in love with dancing ever since joining the dance school.”

— NZIDS Parent

“Two daughters have been attending NZIDS since last year. They are very happy and improving lots of skills by attending the group class and private lessons.”

— NZIDS Parent

Teachers Introduction

  • A woman with styled dark hair, wearing earrings, a necklace, a black dress with white accents, and a watch, standing against a gray background with the word 'DANCER' at the top and the name 'Emily' on the left. There is Chinese text overlayed on the image.

    Emily Li

  • Young woman with long brown hair in a light blue dress, smiling and pointing at a wall with the text 'THE BURBELEY' on it.

    Beth

  • A young woman with long brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a beige dress with thin straps and decorative details on the shoulders, against a plain gray background.

    Maya

  • Young man with red hair, blue shirt, and blue tie smiling in front of a green and black curtain background.

    Brandon

  • A young woman with curly dark hair and a bright smile, wearing a white shirt, sitting indoors.

    Jerri

  • A female dancer in traditional Asian attire performing on stage, holding a yellow parasol, with a scenic backdrop of water and greenery.

    Irene Zhou

  • Silhouette of a woman with short hair, arms raised, with a bright circular light behind her creating a shadowed effect.

    Kathryn

  • A young woman with black hair, wearing a beige coat over a white shirt and gray sweater, standing in an indoor setting with gray walls and blue accents.

    Rosalie

People participating in a yoga class in a spacious, well-lit room with large windows, stretching on pink mats.
A ballet class with young girls practicing at the barre, guided by an instructor, with a woman in workout attire observing in the background.
A group of young girls wearing navy blue dance costumes with sequins and ballet slippers are practicing dance moves in a room with a black carpet, white walls, and ceiling beams. Some girls are standing and others are kneeling or sitting, with a few
Group of young girls in matching dance costumes posing with a woman holding a large shield-shaped award, in front of a colorful backdrop with the words "Evolution Dance Competition".
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Six young girls dressed in purple and black dance costumes, standing in front of a backdrop that says 'NDC National Dance Challenge,' with their arms raised and smiling.
Young girls in black dance costumes perform a choreographed dance on stage during the Evolution Dance Competition, with a colorful backdrop and logo.
A group of young female dancers are performing a synchronized dance routine on stage, with a large colorful backdrop that reads 'Evolution Dance Competition' and features a map of the world with stars and abstract patterns.

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Find the right class for your child at one of our Auckland campuses.

Pakuranga Heights
145 Cascades Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland 2010

Eden Terrace
25 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021

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Opening Hours
Monday–Friday
15:30 - 21:00

Saturday–Sunday
08:30 - 18:30

Phone
0220816341