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Zeal - MT Dance
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 60 min class - $155 per term at Stage Door Studios
A 60 minute dance classes specifically tailored for musical theatre enthusiasts in school years 9-13 (ie High School aged students) wanting to up-skill in the area of dance.
Taught by local dance teacher and choreographer Sam McLeod, Stage Door's Musical Theatre Dance classes focus on musical theatre style dance as well as touching on the many and varied styles of dance featuring in today’s musicals.
Students can expect to explore jazz dance techniques as they learn how to turn, leap and kick safety and effectively.
There will be a strong focus on using our bodies in a communicative way to connect to the music, to the story and to an audience.
Class attendees will rehearse towards a performance at the end of the year.
If they have them, Zeal - MT Dance class students are encouraged to bring Jazz shoes & Chorus shoes to each class with them.
If they don't have Jazz shoes - Sam suggests trainers and old socks (that don't matter if they get holes in them)
If they don't have Chorus shoes - Sam suggests finding some sturdy, heeled opshop shoes similar to chorus shoes (ideally with a strap, otherwise these can always be tied or strapped on separately)
Male students are welcome to opt for chorus style shoes as well and/or flat mens dress shoes.
If you are wishing to purchase Jazz and/or Chorus shoes, Stage Door recommends
Dancewear Essentials in Tauranga, where you can either order online,
or in store at 756 Cameron Road
www.dancewearessentials.com
END OF YEAR MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE
WHEN: Saturday 21 November, 1:30pm & 6pm
WHERE: Whakatāne Little Theatre, Short Street, Whakatāne
COST: Adult: $20 I Child: $15 (4-16years) I 0-3 yrs free (when sitting on an adult knee)
On Saturday 21 November all ten of our Stage Door Musical Theatre Classes will be taking part in the 2026 End of Year Musical Theatre Showcase. The Showcase consists of two public performances (1:30pm & 6:00pm) which are held at the Whakatāne Little Theatre and give our students the chance to perform on the big stage and show whānau and friends what they have been working on throughout the year.
Tickets for the Showcase go on sale in October.
More info to follow...
If you have any questions about our 2026 End of Year Musical Theatre Showcase, please email us on info@stagedoor.co.nz