fbpx

Lyrical

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.

Lyrical is a mix of ballet and jazz dance for ages 7 years+

 

Lyrical dance is easiest described as a combination of jazz and ballet.  It is faster than ballet, but not as fast as jazz. Lyrical dance combines the technique of ballet with the freedom and airier aspects of jazz, contemporary and modern dance. Most lyrical dance pieces are performed to music with lyrics and the lyrics of the song are what the choreography of the dance is based on. Lyrical is a 45 minute class. 

 

Class Times and Days 2026

Lyrical Grades 1 & 2 (7-9yrs) Tuesday 4.15-5.00 Thorndon
Lyrical Grades 3 & 4 (9-12yrs) Tuesday 5.45-6.30 Thorndon
Lyrical Senior Fdn & Senior 1 (12-14yrs) Tuesday 6.30-7.15 Thorndon
Lyrical Senior 2-5 (14yrs+) Tuesday 7.15-8.00 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.

 

Lyrical Uniform:

Lyrical ‘Grades’ (1, 2, 3 & 4):

  • Lavender wide-strap or Purple camisole leotard
  • Black leggings or skirt
  • Bare feet or ‘toe undies’

Lyrical ‘Senior’ (Senior Foundation+):

  • Purple or black camisole leotard
  • Black leggings or skirt
  • Bare feet or ‘toe undies’

Tuition

Class Tuition:  $188 per term — based on an 8-week term

Note:  Tuition is pro-rated by term length.  In 2026, one additional week of tuition will be added to 9-week terms (Terms 2 & 3).

Registration Fee:
$25 per new student (one-off).

Discounts:

  • Multi-class rate (2+ weekly classes): $184 per class per term
  • Family discount: 5%
  • Annual payment discount: 5%

Tuition Term Packages include:

  • Weekly 45-minute class
  • Access to WDA Practice Page (dance-at-home videos, exam work)
  • Preschoolers: Annual Certificate Presentation Class
  • Juniors/Grades/Seniors: Annual medal awards or exam opportunities
  • Annual performance opportunity (2025 theatre show / 2026 studio demonstration)
  • All required rehearsals
  • Catch-up class options when away (by appointment & space permitting)
  • Satisfaction guarantee — we’ll help you find the right class or refund tuition
  • Fun social events & studio surprises throughout the year

 

Now accepting enrolments

Let us find the best class for your child. Click enrol now to explore options.

Let us guide your child's dance journey!

5

Large viewing windows to see your child's progress.

A group of four young girls in white t-shirts and black shorts, possibly dance or athletic attire, standing in a line against a plain background, looking towards the camera. The girl on the far right is leaning forward with a slight smile. The girl on the far left has her hands on her hips and is looking directly at the camera. The two girls in the middle are standing upright, one with darker skin and the other with lighter hair, both looking towards the camera.

Watch them have fun, make friends, develop grace, posture & much more!

For Wellington Dance and Performing Arts Academy. Photo credit: Stephen A’Court.  COPYRIGHT ©Stephen A’Court

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