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How to find the perfect dance style for your child

Choosing a dance style for your child can feel a bit like standing in an ice cream shop - there are so many great options, and you want to make sure you pick the one they’ll enjoy the most! At Dance 24 Seven, we offer a dance style for every personality. Whether your child is a ball of energy who never stops moving, a dreamer who loves to tell stories, or a technician who loves a challenge, we have a class that fits. Here is our guide to matching your child’s unique personality to the perfec...

The hidden language of rhythm: Why tap dancers are secret mathematicians

When you stand outside our studio doors in North West, you aren’t just hearing the rhythmic echo of shoes on timber; you are listening to the sound of applied mathematics. While most people see tap dance as a purely theatrical art form, it is actually a high-speed exercise in numerical logic, patterns, and physics. At Dance 24 Seven, we’ve watched our dancers grow not just in grace, but in their ability to solve complex problems, and the science behind why this happens is fascinating. The co...

Dance is a powerful tool for teen and pre-teen mental health

The transition from childhood to the teenage years is a whirlwind of change. Between the pressures of school, the social complexities of friendship groups, and the constant noise of the digital world, it’s no surprise that many young people feel overwhelmed. At Dance 24 Seven, we believe that the dance studio is more than just a place to learn steps - it is a vital outlet for mental well-being. Here is how regular dance classes help our pre-teens and teens navigate these formative years with r...

More than just cute: The real benefits of dance for toddlers

There is nothing quite like the sight of a three-year-old discovering their own love for dance. Whether they are wiggling to a beat in the lounge or attempting their very first performance to family in the kitchen, toddlers are natural movers. While many parents enrol their little ones in dance for something to fill their weekend, the benefits of starting at this age are incredible. At Dance 24 Seven, our Mini Movers program is designed to support the rapid development that happens between the a...

Precision and Performance: How to Spot a Studio with Superior Technique

When choosing a dance school, fun is usually at the top of the list, and we agree, this is critical. But as a parent, how do you know if your child is actually learning correctly?Good technique is the foundation of dance. It’s what prevents injuries, builds strength and, should they choose to, it’s what allows a dancer to transition to a professional. At Dance 24 Seven, we believe that passion and precision go hand-in-hand. Here is what you should look for to ensure a studio is priorit...

How to tell if we are the right studio for you?

Finding Your "Forever" Studio: How to Choose the Right Dance Home for Your Family.So your little one wants to start dance lessons? Believe it or not, choosing a dance studio is about more than just finding a convenient time slot after school. It’s about finding a community where your child feels safe to take risks, inspired to grow, and is surrounded by people who make them feel welcome.In Auckland, many families are lucky to have plenty of options. But how do you know which one is the right f...

From the Front Door to the Final Bow: What to expect at your child’s first class with Dance 24 Seven

Walking into a dance studio for the first time is a big milestone! At Dance 24 Seven, we’ve spent over a decade refining our "First Day" experience to ensure it is welcoming, safe, and most importantly, fun.If you’ve booked a Free Trial, here is exactly how the day will unfold and how we help your child transition from their very first steps to becoming a confident member of our dance family.The Welcome:Your journey starts at our front desk. Our team will be there to greet you and check you ...

Summer Survival Tips

As we head into the summer holidays, all of our teachers are often asked the same question by dancers and parents: “How much should I be practising over the holidays?”  Summer is the perfect time to rest, reset, and refocus, and this can be one of the most important moments in your dance journey. You don’t need hours of training to stay on track - sometimes the best progress happens with small, consistent efforts.Here are our teachers' top tips to help you make the most of your summer...

Dance mum's guide to the Show!

We chatted with one of our dance mums, Chantelle Lawes, about how their family manages the show. Chantelle has two daughters, Carys and Alyssa, who both dance in multiple classes with us per week. Read on to see her tips and tricks - just in time for rehearsals this weekend. D247: Can you tell us a little bit about what the show experience is like for your family?CL: We LOVE Show time!  It's like Show fever takes over in the lead up - Carys and Alyssa are practicing little pa...

Accelerate!

At Dance 24 Seven, we know how much our dancers love to move, and how important it is to keep that passion alive, even during the summer holidays! That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Accelerate, our brand new summer programme designed to help dancers stay strong, confident, and ready to shine when classes resume.What first got us thinking about starting Accelerate this year was conversations with studio families about how much we all love being at our ‘home away from home’. We realise...

Audition tips with Eve Sorenson

With our troupe auditions approaching, we thought our first blog post should be all about auditions! We talked to the incredible Eve Sorenson to ask her advice. D247: Can you tell us a little bit about your dance career?Eve: I started dancing when I was 4 at Victoria Phillips Academy, training under Corinne Yee. Growing up, I loved exploring lots of different styles: jazz, commercial, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, ballet, and musical theatre - and I competed in both solo and group competi...