Question 1

Q. How do we go about starting lessons?

Accepted Answer

Please visit our CONTACT page and fill out the form to email us. Alternatively, email us on jmsd.orders@gmail.com with your child's age and genre they are interested in.
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We will then let you know suitable class times for your child’s age and chosen genre. 
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Next step - pop along to try out the class. We allow 1x free trial lessons to check we have placed your child in the correct level, but more importantly that they enjoy the lesson. Any subsequent trials will be charged for.

If your child is feeling nervous they can sit with you to watch. The teacher will encourage them to join in so they can get a feel for the style of dance.

Question 2

Q. Where is your studio?

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The majority of our classes are located in central Rangiora, 130 King Street. We have 2 studios at the King Street location, the "White Studio" and "Black Studio".

Car parking is on King Street and we have two parks within walking distance, Victoria and Dudley parks. Click this link to find us in Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TrCH3wYYA91o9moa7

Our third studio is located at North Canterbury Musicals on Northbrook Road, Rangiora for selected Tuesday and Thursday classes. Please see map below or follow this link to Google Maps:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Canterbury+Musicals/@-43.3104879,172.6021862,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6d31948844865aef:0x5373a7a7112cbaae!8m2!3d-43.310445!4d172.603184!16s%2Fg%2F1v2kxmlh

Question 3

Q. What do dancers wear to your lessons?

Accepted Answer

Uniform is not required until your child commits to lessons. Active wear and bare feet will be suitable for the first few lessons.
 
See our 2025 Brochure for a summary on what uniform is required for each genre/level, or visit our UNIFORM page. 
 
Dance Sock Academy Socks
Optional but recommended. Dance Socks are designed to help learn and practice the very important base technique. Socks will be used in lessons and are very useful to continue practice at home. They have 10 visual features used to ensure placement/ alignment is correct. There will be a supply available in studio to use to in lessons but we do recommended to purchase your own pair for practice at home, or if a dancer wishes to have their own pair in lessons. Socks are required for: Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary all levels (not required for Hip Hop) Purchased online from dancesock.co.nz.

Question 4

Q. Where can I purchase your uniform?

Accepted Answer

JMSD Boutique

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new dance shoe and uniform shop, now conveniently located at Studio 1, 130 King Street and open to all dancers, saving families the trip to Christchurch. We stock MDM Dance shoes, renowned for their quality and superior support, including canvas ballet flats in sizes from 2 years to adult with matching coloured tights available, as well as black jazz shoes and contemporary half shoes. Opening hours may vary as the shop continues to grow; for now, we are open during term time on selected days, with 2026 hours announced via our social media.

Payment is accepted via internet banking or cash (EFTPOS not available at this stage).​

Question 5

Q. What genres do you offer?

Accepted Answer

At our Rangiora studio, we offer classes in:

Ballet - from 3 years +
Jazz - from 3 years +
Hip hop - from 5 years +
Contemporary from 6 years +
 
We also offer extension classes and opportunities:
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Annual recital in a theatre for all students
Optional annual examinations 
Performance/Competition Team (by invitation/audition)
Ballet Pointe Extension 
Private lessons 
Solo competition training
Teacher training programme
Grade School for examination preparation
Participation in public events
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Our classes are held Monday - Fridays after school hours, with the exception of Pre-school lessons held during school time.
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We often have a couple of classes for each level, meaning we are usually able to find a class to fit in with your families schedule. 
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You are welcome to come along to view or trial one class at no charge. We encourage this, to ensure the class is at the right level and fit for your child. Any trials taken after the free trial will be charged for. 
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Please contact us to discuss your child’s dance plan and the options we can offer. 
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We would love for your dancer to join us!

Question 6

Q. How much do lessons cost?

Accepted Answer

2026 Fees

Invoices are emailed out from jmsd.accts@gmail.com close to the first week of term, usually after attendance. If you do not wish to continue after the initial trial lesson you do not need to pay the term fee. *conditions apply. The previous term fee must be paid before your dancer can be enrolled for the following term. Unpaid fees by the end of that term may incur interest and or debt collection fees.
 
All prices are INCLUSIVE of GST
 
All term fees are by an 8 week term, any lessons above 8 weeks are a bonus. Usually a term consists of 9-11 weeks with the average working out at 10. We follow the primary school calendar and hold lessons on selected public holidays only. Please see our brochure for our absences policy.
 
25 min - $140
30 min - $145
40 min - $165
45 min - $175
60 min - $195
75 min (1hr 15) - $210

Specialty classes, may be attended casually, discounted rates as students attending these attend regular weekly lessons.

Pointe extension: Term fee: Discounted rate of $139 per term or $22 per casual lesson
Ladies Dance Class (LDC): $18.50 per class 5 lessons or more $19.50 1-4 lessons
Performance teams: $12 per hour
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Visit our "CLASSES & FEES" page for more info.

Question 7

Q. Can parents view lessons?

Accepted Answer

First day viewing, depending on the students confidence levels the teacher and parent can decide.
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Parents are invited to view on viewing days. Limited viewing is allowed. We find large audiences watching is very distracting and intimidating for students learning. Once the class has built up confidence, we invite parents in to view. 
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If you wish to assist with at home practice you are allowed to sit at the back of the studio and take notes. Siblings watching are discouraged, but allowed if they are silent.

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