BALLET NELSON - Specialist Ballet Studio

​All classes are taught by Adriana Harper Solo Seal RAD

“We aim to develop the natural talent for dance in girls & boys in keeping with my philosophy of training students for a high degree of ability in ballet and artistry.”

Class Enquiries
•  We are thrilled to be working alongside Legacy Dance where Adriana
teaches ballet classes from Pre Primary to Grade 3 on Mondays.
Visit - https://www.legacydance.co.nz/ - for more information and enrolment

• For Ballet Nelson classes - Grade 4 to Advanced 2 (Contact [email protected] for class times)

• ADULT BALLET CLASSES AVAILABLE​
Monday - Beginner Level 6:00-7:00pm
Tuesday - Beginner Level 11:30-12:30pm

Tuesday - Intermediate Level 1:00-2:00pm
Friday - Intermediate Level 7:00-8:00pm
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* Intensive training for the serious dance student.

* Emphasis on classical ballet, pointe, solo variations & competition solos.

We are also thrilled to be working along side Legacy Dance where Adriana will be teaching ballet classes from 5-11 years.
For enquiries and enrolments for Pri-Primary (5yrs) to Grade 3 please go to:
https://www.legacydance.co.nz/
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Legacy Dance also have a great Little Stars program for preschoolers you can also find information about this on their website above.
For Ballet Nelson classes are from Grade 4 to Advance 1 please Contact us here.
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Adult Ballet Nelson class are also still running and are very popular!

Academy of Ballet Arts

These images are courtesy of the Academy of Ballet Arts

All students achieve high marks in exams.

​“An enchanting introduction to the world of ballet using movement, music and the children's imaginations.” 

Competitions

From 2003 students competed for the Academy of Ballet Arts qualifying nationally for PACANZ, AHA Australasian Awards and winning the South Island Ballet Awards in 2017. At Performing Arts Festivals students consistently won championships in Ballet,  Contemporary and Jazz. 

Academy of Ballet Arts 2000 to 2019