Mon6pm–7pm60 min
Contemporary G1-G3 (Audition)
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By audition / teacher invitation — contact the front desk to arrange an assessment
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Contemporary & lyrical
Expressive, musical dance taught by Zizi, Director of our Contemporary Dance Troupe; our contemporary and lyrical troupes both won first places in 2026.
Ages: Contemporary classes for ages 6–9; lyrical (Open Style) for ages 11 and up
- Troupe by invitation
Wherever your child starts, there's no ceiling: when they're ready, they can add exam classes or be invited into one of our troupes.
About contemporary & lyrical at WE DANCE
Contemporary and lyrical are our most expressive styles. Classes focus on expression and musicality, and are led by Zizi, Director of our Contemporary Dance Troupe; our contemporary and lyrical troupes both won first places in 2026. Zizi trained in dance choreography at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
In Term 4 2026 there are two weekly contemporary classes for younger dancers. Flexibility & Contemporary Level 1 (ages 6–8, Thursday 5:00–6:30pm) combines flexibility and core work with contemporary dance feel, and is open for trial classes. Contemporary G1–G3 (ages 6–9, Monday 6:00–7:00pm) is by audition or teacher invitation. Older students can take Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical (11+) on Fridays at 7:00pm with Katie.
Dancers who shine in class may be invited into our troupes. In 2026 the Lyrical Troupe won first places at Evolution Auckland and Follow Your Dreams Auckland, and the Contemporary Dance Troupe won first place at Follow Your Dreams Auckland.
What your child learns
- Contemporary basic technique (Contemporary G1–G3)
- Flexibility and core strength, trained together with contemporary dance feel (Level 1)
- Expression and musicality: moving with the music and showing feeling
- In lyrical, long lines and breath that carry feeling
- A path to our troupes: invited dancers rehearse together, perform and compete at Auckland competitions
This term's classes
Filter on the full timetableThu5pm–6:30pm90 min
& Flexibility & Contemporary Level 1
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Fri7pm–8pm60 min
Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical (11+)
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Trial classes are $23 per hour of class time, minimum $23. At the trial the teacher places your child in the right level.
Who teaches it
Meet all our teachers
ZiziDirector of our Contemporary Dance Troupe; teaches Contemporary G1–G3 and Flexibility & Contemporary Level 1
KatieTeaches Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical (11+)
Troupe
Lyrical Troupe & Contemporary Dance Troupe
Troupe places are by invitation from our regular classes.
- 1st place, 6 & Under Lyrical Small Group, Evolution Auckland 2026 (Sat 29 Aug) · Lyrical Troupe
- 1st place, Lyrical Large Group (7 & Under), Follow Your Dreams Auckland 2026 (Sun 13 Sep) · Lyrical Troupe
- 1st place, Contemporary Small Group, Follow Your Dreams Auckland 2026 (Sun 13 Sep) · Contemporary Dance Troupe
- 2nd place, Lyrical Troupe Under 8 Years, Bays School of Dance competition (Sun 18 Oct 2026) · Lyrical Troupe
Questions parents ask
All questionsCan my child try a contemporary class first?
Yes. Flexibility & Contemporary Level 1 (ages 6–8, Thursday 5:00–6:30pm) takes trial classes: $34.50 for the 90-minute class ($23 per hour). Contemporary G1–G3 on Mondays is by audition or teacher invitation, so please contact the front desk to arrange an assessment.
Is there a lyrical class for older children?
Yes. Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical (11+) runs on Fridays 7:00–8:00pm with Katie. A trial class is $23.
How does my child join the contemporary or lyrical troupe?
Troupe places are offered by invitation from our regular classes. Start with a weekly class, and if you are interested, talk to your child's teacher or contact us.