Dance School in Papatoetoe | The Renaissance School of Dance

NOT JUST DANCE.

SKILLS FOR LIFE.

The Renaissance School of Dance creates awesome human beings (and we make life easy for parents).
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We offer a range of dance lessons for children from 1 year olds to 16 years.

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The Dance School Experience Made Easy

The Renaissance School of Dance was created to help kids thrive on and off the dance floor. Our supportive and caring teachers will introduce your child to social skills and tools for life, not just movement and music (although that part is pretty awesome).

Parents… we’ve thought of you too. We organise costumes, take care of hair and makeup on performance days, and have an on-site uniform shop so that adding dance lessons as an extracurricular activity doesn’t add to your stress. Oh and did we mention we also have an app to keep communication, payments and even videos from classes – all in one handy place!

RSD offers over 65 classes per week at our Auckland studio. Choose your style, or choose your teacher or choose your day!

1-2 years old

Introduce your baby or toddler to the fun world of dance.

3-6 years old

Friendly teachers help little ones build confidence and skills.

7-10 years old

Growing dancers master the foundations of dance.

11yrs+

We welcome expressive, creative movers.

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Auckland’s ‘Funnest’ Dance Classes

At The Renaissance School of Dance, we have created a community that develops confident and resilient kids. Join us for dance lessons for all ages at our Auckland dance studio.

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The Renaissance School of Dance is focused on positivity, growth and belonging.

    
 
 
        
   Brenda Amelia Molesi 
 March 3, 2024
 
 
  A place to be for your little ones 😊. My daughter has thrived in so many ways since joining and she cannot wait to come back😊.
  
 
       
   Lena, Tyler &Erynn 
 February 5, 2024
 
 
  Miss 11yo loves her classes, has been since she was 5yo and has added classes.  Her favourite thing this year is that she is able to do the leadership program level 1 as a student teacher.
  
 
       
   Lofa Gray 
 December 19, 2023
 
 
  The best place to start your little ones! My daughter loved doing ballet here and has learnt so much! Recommend to any parent wanting to get their little ones into dance😁
  
 
       
   Jennifer Lees-Marshment 
 December 7, 2023
 
 
  My daughter joined the dance school earlier this year, aged 12. It was her first time doing dance lessons. By the end of the year she was good enough to perform a solo in the show and pass dance exams. But most of all she loved it.

Everyone in the school provides incredible training, support and encouragement. They made her feel really welcome, even though she was new, and there is a lovely warm atmosphere at the school.
  
 
       
   genevive halafihi 
 July 4, 2023
 
 
  My daughter loves it and really enjoyed the classes.. The staff are super friendly and will definitely look to come back when she’s older
  
 
       
   Jordan H 
 June 23, 2023
 
 
  My daughter loves coming here. It took her a couple of trials to find the class which suited her and I was so grateful for the kindness shown by Marguerite and the team. The teachers and staff are incredibly respectful, talented and such skilful teachers, my daughter is thriving!
  
 
       
   Larissa Embleton 
 June 14, 2023
 
 
  Our daughter has been dancing for most of her life but we didn't feel at home in our last studio - despite lovely teachers and having been there for several years. So I did some research and found RSD (during the height of the pandemic). Marguerite is always lovely, easy to talk to, passionate and hardworking. Communications to parents are brief, relevant and organised, the online system for booking classes is fantastic for introverts like me but I also feel comfortable asking questions from any staff member.  It is clear that the teachers and students love classes, and the students learn a variety of skills/movement types but also have fun, our daughter is thriving and motivated to do well. There is a lot of snobbery in Auckland within Dance, but not here, people are welcome and the studio is a safe space. I highly recommend this studio for anyone not sure about where they are, you won't regret it!
  
 
       
   Sia Papalii 
 March 18, 2023
 
 
  My daughter loves her time spending during her ballet class , teachers are very friendly with her also it a good place to start learning if you want your girls or kids to become dancers in the future .
  
 
       
   Richard Bull 
 March 4, 2023
 
 
  We have had such a fantastic experience with RSD. They interact with our daughter beautifully and have made her so welcome. We have watched her confidence and enjoyment with dance grow week by week.
  
 
  
 
  
 
   Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 29 reviews