A small-class dance studio at 65b Barrys Point Road in Takapuna, Mainly Dance Studios teaches dance for children and adults, along with barre and reformer Pilates. The studio keeps classes small so each student gets personal attention. Pre-school classes use modern music and props to build foundation dance technique. Children's classes include RAD ballet, NZAMD jazz, tap and contemporary, hip hop and musical theatre. Adult dance is open to people who have never danced and to those with some experience. Barre blends dance, pilates and yoga movements into a full-body workout, and reformer Pilates uses the springs and carriage of the reformer machine. New students can try a free trial class. The studio also teaches first dances for weddings in a relaxed way.
Parents say their pre-schooler loved the first class. A reader who had done ballet for eight years said the barre classes helped rebuild their strength and tone after surgery. Another said the barre class is a full-body workout that suits all levels, and a third said they were hooked on it. The studio describes its pricing as very affordable.