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Jazz Grade 2

With a huge range of classes and a goal to inspire small steps and big dreams in every student, your child will feel included and supported here at Wellington Dance.  If you'd like help finding the perfect class, just contact our friendly team.

Jazz for 9-10 year olds

 

Jazz dancing is entertaining to watch, fun and active to participate in. Jazz features a combination of unique moves, intricate footwork, leaps and quick turns.  Jazz 2 students take a one-hour weekly class, working towards an optional jazz medal test or exam and an end-of-year performance.

Our age levels are designed to fit with NZ school year age groups. Students in Year 5 (turning 9 before June 1st cutoff as a general rule) are in the Jazz Grade 2 level.

Class Times and Days 2025

 

Jazz Grade 2 Thursday 3.45-4.45 Thorndon
Jazz Grade 2 Saturday 1.15-2.15 Thorndon

Uniform

 

Dance schools all around the world wear a dance uniform, to help students and teachers alike get the most out of class. Long hair should be in a ballet bun for ballet or tied back neatly for class.

For your first class, don’t worry if you don’t have the uniform yet, just wear something comfortable to move in, and bare feet.  Upon enrolment we will send you all the information you need about dance uniform, hair etc.  

Option 1

  • Lavender pinch-front leotard
  • WDA shorts
  • Black jazz shoes

Option 2

  • Black WDA t-shirt
  • Black shorts or leggings
  • Black socks
  • Black jazz shoes

Tuition

 

Registration Fee:

A one-off registration fee of $25 per new student or $40 per new family.  

Tuition Term Packages:

2025 terms are a minimum of 8 weeks, some terms are longer (9 or 10 weeks) but there is no extra cost.

Term tuition packages include:

  • Weekly class
  • Student access to WDA Practice page (dance at home class videos, exam dances & exercises)
  • Preschoolers:  Annual Certificate Presentation Class 
  • Juniors, Grades & Seniors:  Annual opportunity to enter for medal awards or exams, with the Royal Academy of Dance or New Zealand Association of Modern Dance.
  • Opportunity to shine in our 2025 theatre show!  We do a theatre show once every two years and a relaxed studio demonstration in the alternate year –  a nice balance of low key and high excitement.
  • All required performance rehearsals.
  • Catch up class/es in another class of your level, by appointment & space permitting, in cases of vacation/illness.
  • Satisfaction guarantee – we will work with you to find a great class fit, or refund any tuition paid.
  • Plus lots of fun social events & studio surprises throughout the year!

1-Hour Classes (1x/week):  $198 per term

1-Hour Classes (2x+/week):  $194 per class, per term

 

Additional Tuition Discounts:

Family discount = 5%

Annual payment discount = 5%

 

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Choose from classes for every age & style. Plus we offer a huge range of weekend classes!

Studio Locations

We offer dance classes in Thorndon, Khandallah, Wellington City & Seatoun. Browse our Wellington locations below:

  • Thorndon

    182 Thorndon Quay (next to Beaurepairs)

  • Seatoun

    Seatoun Village Hall, 27 Ventnor St, Seatoun

  • Khandallah

    Khandallah Town Hall, Ganges Road, Khandallah