The Renaissance School of Dance is a dance school at 269 St George Street in Papatoetoe, Auckland. It takes students from babies to teenagers, and the school says it has been running for more than 20 years. Its classes include babyballet for children from 6 months to 6 years, with Movers for 3 to 4 year olds and Groovers for 5 to 6 year olds, both with tap. Other styles on the site are classical ballet, jazz, tap, acro, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre and a boys' dance class called Just Boyz. Musical theatre combines singing, dancing and drama, and the acro classes teach strength, flexibility, balancing and tumbling. Levels are based on skill, so each dancer moves on at their own pace. Schedules and an information booklet can be downloaded from the website.
Students can start with a free trial class to see whether a style suits them. The school says its teachers bring a range of experience across several disciplines, and that its aim is confidence and self-esteem as well as dance skills. Its approach is supportive and encouraging, with a focus on positivity. For a Papatoetoe family or a Manukau dancer who wants a studio with classes for every age and several styles under one roof, the school is a practical choice.