WADPA-Whangarei Academy of Dance & Performing Arts

Teacher/choreographer: Deborah Phillips - Ballet, Jazz & Lyrical
Teacher/choreographer/examiner: Holly Duder-Joy - Tap, Aco & Musical theatre
Teacher: Laura Thomson - Jazz & Tap

Studio 1 & 2: 29 Commerce street
Studio 3: 20 Tikorangi pl



Whangarei Academy of Dance & Performing Arts is known for nurturing developing dancers in a safe and progressive way. We teach age and developmentally appropriate Ballet Tap & Modern technique classes from a syllabus that allows younger students more time for movement exploration while providing advanced students with the tools to become professional dancers, if they so choose. As a result, all of our students develop self-esteem, self-discipline, and a strong fitness level that will provide a powerful edge in any future endeavor.



Dance Courses Available

We teach from the BTDA syllabus the following Genres.

BALLET TAP MODERN LYRICAL ACROBATIC

CONTEMPORARY NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS

We also teach from the NZAMD syllabus in Jazz and Tap

All students are encouraged to sit for exams once they are ready and all students perform in the end of the year Show.