Fun social dance classes

Papanui Dance Classes - Mondays

Class Calendar

Papanui High School, 30 Langdons Road

Join us for a wide range of music from 80's through to current chart hits, Monday has a great upbeat feel to kick off the week appealing to a wide range of ages.

Heads Up!

😭 No class on the following date:

  • Mon, 23 Dec 2024

Join us on another night 🥳

7:00pm New dancers
7:10pm Beginner Class
8:00pm Social dancing
8:15pm Variations Class / Beginners Review
8:45pm Social Dancing
9:45pm Finish

Monday is home to our High School student dancestreak offer:

Beginner Class

We start with the basics followed by three moves which you can use in your social dancing. You do not need a partner as we rotate regularly in the class, however you can also stay with a partner if that is your preference.

Included is a 30 minute review session to ask questions and get one to one assistance.

Variations Class

This class is aimed at anyone who has attended more than 10 classes and is ideal for developing either lead or follow roles. We teach variations of beginner and easier intermediate moves often including aspects of styling and musicality. There is a short review after the class to ask questions and get one to one assistance.

Social Dancing

Social dancing or freestyle is when we turns the lights down and enjoy continuous music until the end of the night.

This is a great time to meet other dancers, practise moves and dance skills to wide variety of music to suit all tastes.

Pricing
  • $16 for the evening
  • $12 for Full Time students, Community Service card & SuperGold card holders
  • Cash, EFTPOS, credit card, plus payWave with no surcharge 😇
  • Savings and bonus classes with credits and rewards
  • New Beginners Pass - 5 weeks unlimited classes
Venue Map & Information

Papanui High School, 30 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch

There are over 50 parking spaces in the school car park and over 100 spaces opposite the school.

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Enter via Langdons Road. Entrance to the hall is shown by the arrow.
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An example of a Monday class

A couple of times a year, usually in June the venue is unavailable due to school productions. Keep an eye out in the newsletter, website and social media for details.

FAQs
Do I need a partner?
You don't need a partner but if you have one then great so come on your own or with a friend
We rotate partners during the class which allows people to progress much faster than they would if they stayed with the same partner where people end up compensating for each others mistakes
While rotating is the most effective way to learn there are reasons why a couple may wish to stay together, let our taxi dancers know if you would like to stay with your partner during the class
When can I start?
Start anytime and on any day of the week that we run classes. We don't run terms or courses, any week is a good week to start. We get new people starting each week
No need to book or phone ahead - just turn up
Check our home page before you come - occasional venue changes occur when a school needs the use of their hall
Anything I need to bring?
A named water bottle is good. There is water at all the venues but no cups.
Clothing you're comfortable in, you can dance in anything. You might get warm so wear something cool or have a layer you can take off
Comfortable shoes that aren't too grippy. Flat soled shoes are better than gym shoes - no stilettos and no bare feet
What if I struggle?
We have dedicated helpers called taxi dancers who are here for the new dancers
There are no mistakes - only variations. Smile when it goes right 🙂 - laugh when it goes wrong! 😄
How many people attend each night?
Anywhere between 40 and 120 depending on the night and time of year, so there's quite a buzz to the classes
What age of people go along?
We have dancers in their teens through to their seventies and beyond
Everyone's very friendly, check out each class night for specific information