A huge congratulations to all the talented dancers from Star Dance for stepping onto the stage with courage, passion and determination at the Velocity Dance Competition!

We are incredibly proud of their outstanding achievements:

7 × 1st Place
7 × 2nd Place
6 × 3rd Place
1 × 4th Place
2 × 5th Place
1 × 6th Place
1 × 8th Place

And what makes these results even more special are the wonderful Special Awards received by our dancers!

Breeze & Mikayla｜9-10 Year Duo

Open：1st Place

Breeze｜7-8 Year Solo

Lyrical：2nd Place
Commercial Contemporary：2nd Place
Traditional Contemporary：3rd Place
Broadway Jazz：3rd Place
Jazz：5th Place

Mikayla｜9-10 Year Solo

Special Award：Most Memorable Jazz Solo

Traditional Contemporary：3rd Place
Open：3rd Place
Jazz：6th Place
Lyrical：8th Place

Jessica｜6 & Under Solo

Special Award：Top 5 Dancer – Top 1

Traditional Contemporary：1st Place
Open：1st Place
First Gear：1st Place
Commercial Contemporary：1st Place
Lyrical：2nd Place

Yuki｜7-8 Year Solo

Special Award：Top 5 Dancer – Top 2

Broadway Jazz：1st Place
Song & Dance：1st Place
Traditional Contemporary：2nd Place
Lyrical：3rd Place
Jazz：4th Place

Lyvia｜9-10 Year Solo

Any Style：2nd Place
Open：2nd Place

Abby｜9-10 Year Solo

Song & Dance：2nd Place
Self Choreography：3rd Place

Adallyn｜9-10 Year Solo

Traditional Contemporary：5th Place

Keep dancing, keep growing, and keep believing in yourself.

Star Dance｜Driven by passion, strengthened by perseverance, and shining through dedication.

A huge congratulations to our talented Star Dance dancers for stepping onto the stage with confidence, giving their best, and achieving wonderful results at the MEBA Jazz Competition!

Abby & Emma｜10 Year Duo
Lyrical：VHC

Abby｜10 Year Solo
Song & Dance：3rd Place
Contemporary：VHC

Lyvia｜10 Year Solo
Contemporary：1st Place

Sophia Li｜11 Year Solo
Contemporary：1st Place
Any Style：VHC

Hannah｜11 Year Solo
Jazz：1st Place
Lyrical：2nd Place
Contemporary：3rd Place
Any Style：3rd Place
Jazz Impromptu：3rd Place

Be brave. Be passionate. Keep dancing.
May every child who loves dance continue to shine brightly on their own stage.

Star Dance｜Where passion inspires dedication, and dedication makes you shine.

A huge congratulations to our talented dancers Mabel & Adallyn on their fantastic achievements at the highly competitive Elixir Rotorua Dance Competition! With their strong technique, dedication and confident stage presence, they proudly brought home 2 + 3!

Adallyn｜8–9 Solo
Lyrical — 1st Place
Jazz — 2nd Place
Musical Theatre — 2nd Place
Contemporary — 2nd Place

Mabel｜Under 10 Solo
Barefoot — 1st Place

Every effort brings growth, and every performance is another step forward.

The moments that shine on stage are never achieved by chance. They are built through countless hours of practice, the courage to overcome challenges, and the determination to keep pushing beyond our limits.

Congratulations once again, Mabel & Adallyn!
May you continue to dance with passion, confidence and joy, embracing every opportunity to perform and every challenge that comes your way. Keep believing in yourselves, keep challenging yourselves, and continue to shine brightly on every stage you step onto!

The journey of dance is long and beautiful. Let’s continue to grow, persevere and follow our dreams together as we reach for even bigger stages!

100% Pass Rate
50% Distinction

Our Jazz students achieved fantastic results through their dedication, perseverance and hard work, with an impressive 50% achieving Distinction!

For many of our students, this was their first NZAMD Jazz Grading. From countless hours of practice in class to stepping confidently into the examination room, every step reflects their commitment and the professional guidance of our teachers.

Grading is about more than just a result — it is a celebration of each dancer’s confidence, focus, dedication and growth. We are incredibly proud of every little dancer who challenged themselves and took this wonderful step forward!

A special thank you to all our parents for your continued support and encouragement, and to our teachers for their patience, expertise and dedication.

First Jazz Grading, a wonderful achievement and a great beginning!

Keep dancing, keep growing, and keep shining with confidence on the stage!

Congratulations to all our Jazz students!

A huge congratulations to our only participating dancer, Hannah, who beautifully represented our school at the highly competitive SAPACS Ballet Competition and achieved fantastic results!

Hannah（10-12 Solo）
Barefoot: 1st Place
Demi Character: 3rd Place

Every time she steps onto the stage is a brave new challenge; every achievement is a reflection of her dedication and hard work.

Growth in ballet never happens overnight. From countless hours of practice in the studio to confidently shining on stage, every movement and every detail reflects the dedication, discipline and perseverance of a young dancer.

The journey of dance is long, but we will continue to work hard, grow together and walk this journey side by side.

A huge congratulations to all our talented dancers who competed at the highly competitive Vortex Dance Competition!

We are incredibly proud of their outstanding performances, dedication and hard work, achieving an amazing collection of results:

1 Champion｜1 Runner-Up｜5 Gold｜3 Silver｜1 Bronze｜1 Special Award

Veronica Fan（6 & Under Solo）
Champion Dancer: Runner-Up
Special Award: Evolution National Final Entry Invitation
Open: 1st Place
Lyrical: 2nd Place
Jazz: 3rd Place

Eleanor（7-8 Solo）
Contemporary: 1st Place
Lyrical: 1st Place

Sophia Li（11-12 Solo）
Modern Championship: Champion
Open: 1st Place
Acro: 1st Place
Lyrical: 2nd Place
Contemporary: 2nd Place

Every time they step onto the stage, they take another step forward. Every achievement is a reflection of their dedication, perseverance and love for dance.

Behind every medal and every moment in the spotlight are countless hours of training, continuous challenges and the courage to keep pushing beyond their limits.

What our young dancers gain through dance goes far beyond trophies and applause. They are learning to be confident, focused, resilient and brave — growing stronger with every challenge and shining brighter with every performance.

May you always dance with passion, embrace every challenge and continue to chase your dreams with courage and determination. We look forward to seeing you shine even brighter on every stage ahead!

The journey of dance is long, but we will continue to work hard, grow together and walk this journey side by side.

A huge congratulations to Sophia Liu, the only student representing our school at the Follow Your Dream Dance Competition! Sophia delivered a wonderful performance, showcasing her confidence, dedication, and passion for dance, and achieved an outstanding result as Champion Dancer: Runner-Up !

Champion Dancer: Runner-Up

Sophia Liu（7 & Under Solo）
Contemporary：1st Place
Lyrical：2nd Place
Open：2nd Place

Every time a dancer steps onto the stage is an opportunity to grow, challenge themselves, and shine. Behind every achievement is the dedication, hard work, and countless hours of practice.

For our young dancer, this journey is about more than just awards. It is about building confidence, embracing challenges, and discovering the joy and strength that dance can bring. May you always dance with passion, continue to chase your dreams, and shine even brighter on every stage ahead!

The road of dance is long, but we will keep working hard and walking it together.

A huge congratulations to our talented dancers Breeze and Mikayla for their outstanding achievements at the highly competitive Global Dance Open (GDO) Finals in San Sebastián, Spain!

Global Dance Open has quickly become one of the world’s most prestigious international dance competitions, bringing together exceptional young dancers from across the globe. The competition features a wide range of dance styles, including Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre. Beyond competition, GDO offers young dancers invaluable opportunities to be seen by artistic directors from world-renowned ballet companies, dance institutions, and professional organizations. Since its inception, GDO has awarded more than £1.2 million in scholarships, helping countless young dancers pursue their dreams on the international stage.

Special Congratulations to Mikayla on receiving:

Multiple Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive Acceptances

Competition Results

Breeze & Mikayla
(8–11 Years Duo)
Lyrical: 8th Place

Breeze
(8 Years Solo)
Contemporary: 4th Place
Jazz: 8th Place

Mikayla
(10 Years Solo)
Contemporary: 13th Place

About Joffrey Ballet School

Founded in 1953 and based in New York City, Joffrey Ballet School is one of the world’s leading professional dance training institutions. Renowned for its excellence in Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Commercial Dance, the school attracts outstanding young dancers from around the world each year.

Its highly selective Summer Intensive programs are internationally recognised as an important stepping stone toward professional dance education and careers, offering students exceptional training, artistic growth, and valuable industry exposure.

Every competition is not the finish line, but the beginning of an even greater journey.

The road of dance is long, and we are proud to walk it together—supporting, growing, and chasing dreams every step of the way.

Abby achieved:

Modern Dance Scholarship
$15 Cash Award

Abby

(10 Years Solo)
Contemporary – 1st Place
Musical Theatre – 1st Place
Lyrical – 2nd Place
Jazz – 3rd Place
Classical – VHC (Very Highly Commended)
Barefoot – VHC (Very Highly Commended)

Rebecca achieved:

1 Championship Title
1 Championship Runner-Up Title
$30 Cash Award

Rebecca

(12–14 Years Solo)

Contemporary Championship – Champion
Jazz Championship – Runner Up
Contemporary – 1st Place
Lyrical – 1st Place
Jazz – 2nd Place
Lyrical Impromptu – 2nd Place
Musical Theatre – 3rd Place
Jazz Impromptu – 3rd Place
Contemporary Impromptu – 3rd Place