ABOUT US The Paula Hunt Dance Studio’s mission is to provide every student with a world class classical ballet and contemporary training opportunity while studying with the highest calibre dance teachers in a positive, enjoyable and creative environment. The Studio strives to provide students with self confidence, grace, coordination, musicality, discipline, focus and a complete and full appreciation of the arts. We encourage each dancer’s individuality while reaching toward the highest standards in dance lessons, in classical ballet and contemporary
Many past pupils of the School have continued their ballet lessons at full-time colleges and are now qualified ballet and jazz ballet teachers or performers in this country and abroad. Children are accepted from three years to progressively learn the fundamentals of dance. They can then continue their training to an Advanced level in preparation for full time schools or train for teaching examinations. The staff will be most happy to discuss your child's progress at convenient times.
The Paula Hunt Dance Studios are conveniently located for all public transport.
The Principal and Founder of the Dance Studio is Paula Hunt, A.R.A.D. Solo Seal; Ace. N.Z.D.T.A; Advanced Teachers Diploma; Graded & Vocational Examiner; Registered Teacher Royal Academy of Dance (London). Chair of the board of Examiners of the Royal Academy of Dance, Our dance tutors are highly skilled and qualified.
EXAMINATIONS
The School follows Royal Academy of Dance Graded and Vocational examinations.
Primary and Grades 1 & 2 examination pupils are expected to attend one class per week in Terms 1, 2 and 3 and two dance lessons per week in Term 4. Grades 3-5 are expected to attend two dance lessons a week for 4 terms.
Vocational students are expected to attend at least three dance classes per week. All examination students should attend one holiday course per year.
Contemporary Dance students generally attend dance classes once a week.
Please follow this link to view our 2010 dance timetable.
PERFORMANCES
Students are given the opportunity to participate in a biennial dance production where parents can see the students performing. The Studio is also often asked to perform at charitable and local functions.
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