Folkdance Classes
Auckland
(also see: upcoming special events and socials in Auckland and Northland...)
Ruritanian International Folk Dance Club
International Folk Dance classes in Auckland are listed on the Ruritanians' website: ruritanians.folkdance.org.nz
This Club holds dance parties and workshops, approximately one event per month, between February and November. See the Club's website, which lists classes around Auckland city, regular events and some photos: ruritanians.folkdance.org.nz.
For more information:
- subscribe to the "Ruritanian Roundabout" for coming events and news of associated groups, etc. or
- contact: Rae Storey, ph. (09)524-9504, e-mail or
- go to the FDNZ Coming Events page, which lists monthly and one-off socials, workshops and performances.
Specialist Ethnic Dancing
There are a number of teachers and groups who provide specialist ethnic dancing in classes, parties, or for performance. Among these are:
Auckland Dutch Dancers: group meets on Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pm in Holland House, 123 Rockfield Rd, Penrose, Auckland. [MAP] Contact: Jose Harris, ph. (09)631-7316,
Bulgarian Roses: contact Sonya Arabadzhieva, e-mail: arabajieva _sonya @ yahoo . com - website: www.bgroses.org - also, see Sonya's profile.
Early Dance: monthly on the last Friday, 8.00pm at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, Northcote. Cost: $7. Contact Karen Vernon, e-mail: s.marryatt @ hyper.net.nz - starts again February, 2011
English Dancing: Monthly on 2nd Friday (except January), 7.30pm at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 47 Church St, Northcote. [MAP] Cost: $5. Contact Beth Harris +64(9)445-9386, e-mail: bethharris51 @ hotmail.com
Folklore Chileno Latino: music and dance from South America and Spain. Networking evenings monthly 1st Friday at Jubilee Hall, Mount Albert Baptist Church, 732 New North Road, Mount Albert. [MAP] Cost:$10, children under 12 free. Contact: Ana-Maria, ph. (09)638-6771, e-mail: anamaria.devos @ clear.net.nz
French: Performing group rehearses Tuesday mornings. No recreational class. Rae Storey, ph. (09)524-9504, e-mail (click here for Rae's CV)
Greek: Dance sessions might be held, contact Denny Wood: 021-0530-338,
dennywood @ orcon.net.nz
See also www.greekcommunity.org.nz.
Irish Set Dancing: Monthly on 1st and 2nd Thursdays of the month (except January), at Rocky Nook Bowling Club, Fowlds Park, Mt. Albert. [MAP] Contact: Alison Lowe & Fred Carr, (09)479-5467 (check before coming).
Israeli: Go to the Machol Pacifica website for NZ national listings. Maayan Israeli Dance Group usually meets Wednesdays in Epsom (sometimes Tuesday). Best to contact Jenni on the day for day and venue: Jennifer Gottschalk, +64(9)480-4330,
"Normal session starts at 7:00pm, beginners start at 6:30pm on request - as in if I know beginners are wanting to come, I'll be there at 6:30pm."
Morris, Rapper, etc: Contact Andy Smith, (09)361-2133,
Russian, Ukrainian, Gypsy and other European character dance - Russian classical barre, character barre - Kalina Dance School: note Kalina Dance School is in recess for a few months. Please check again later this year!!
Welsh: Contact
Paul Carter ph. +64(9)817-7369, or Derek Williams ph.
Several ethnic societies have dance groups, including the Danes, the Dutch, and the Dalmatian Cultural Society. Some of these welcome visitors to dance with them on certain evenings.
Other Styles
There is much available in Auckland now, eg. several schools of bellydancing, Spanish, Latin, and CeRoc, line dancing, Dances of Universal Peace, many Scottish and square dance clubs, opportunities in African and Asian styles, and occasional Celtic ceilis.
Ballroom, DanceSports, Ceroc, Line Dancing, bands, shopping, gigs: go to wheretodance.co.nz
Latin: The Auckland University Hispanic Club has listings of classes and events. www.geocities.com/hispanic_club/
Last updated 7 May 2012
