Dance First takes its logo from the magnolia, which the studio says stands for grace and dignity. It runs more than 50 dance and fitness classes a week from two studios in Pakuranga Heights, East Auckland. The studio is at Unit 5, 10 Ben Lomond Crescent, and it teaches both adults and children. Classes include ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, tap, musical theatre, dance fusion, acro, Silver Swans and Total Barre. The studio describes its classes as non-competitive and friendly, with teachers who encourage students.
The studio says ability, age, gender and size do not matter, and that it welcomes anyone willing to give dance a go. Prospective students can book a trial class online. Questions can go through the contact form, by phone or by email. The site also tells the founder's story of a mother who drove her to countless lessons, and the studio describes its teaching as built on empathy and connection between students and teachers.