Life Dance Academy

💚 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! 💚
What an incredible Mid Canterbury Dance Champs 2026 we had! ✨
An event like this takes a LOT of people working behind the scenes, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part — from our amazing volunteers and helpers, to our judges, officials, teachers, dancers, families and supporters. 🫶🏼

Today, we want to give a very special shout out to the incredible local businesses who supported Dance Champs through their sponsorship. 🙌🏼

💚 https://www.facebook.com/DesKrugerTreeServices
💚 https://www.facebook.com/Formosainash
💚 Green Landscaping
💚 https://www.facebook.com/josephbuildersltd
💚 https://www.facebook.com/plainsirrigators
💚 https://www.facebook.com/poolandpumpworld
💚 https://www.facebook.com/producepalsfruitnveges
💚 https://www.facebook.com/sparrowsashburton
💚 https://www.facebook.com/Beckleycoachlines
💚 https://www.facebook.com/asheventcentre

Your generosity and willingness to support our event and the local dance community is something we truly appreciate. Your contribution helps us continue to create opportunities for dancers to come together, perform, compete, challenge themselves and celebrate their love of dance. 💃🏼✨

So please, show these businesses some love! 👏🏼 Give them a follow, check out what they have to offer, and support the businesses that support our community. 🥰

To each and every one of our sponsors — THANK YOU! 💚

And to all of the incredible people who volunteered their time, energy and skills to help make Dance Champs happen — we see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn't have done it without you either! 🫶🏼

What a team. What a community. What a fantastic Dance Champs! 💚✨

💃 NO DANCE CLASSES THIS COMING WEEK! 💃

Just a reminder that there will be no regular dance classes next week as our amazing teachers are busy preparing for and running the Mid Canterbury Dance Champs! 🩰✨

We’re so excited for this fantastic event and can’t wait to see so many of our students taking part! ❤️

Classes will resume as normal the following week. 😊

🎉 MID CANTERBURY DANCE CHAMPS IS HAPPENING NEXT WEEK!! 🎉

✨ 4 amazing performances over 2 nights! ✨
Come along and support the talented students from schools across Mid Canterbury as they take to the stage and showcase all their hard work, passion and dedication. ❤️

It’s going to be an amazing couple of nights filled with dance, energy, talent and plenty of school spirit! 🙌

🎟️ Get your tickets now and come along to support these incredible young performers and their schools!

You won’t want to miss it! 🔥💃✨

https://asheventcentre.co.nz/event/mid-canterbury-dance-champs-2026/

📣MERCH DAY POP UP SHOP📣
We have another dance uniform pop-up shop happening TODAY from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the LDA studio. Uniform items are no longer available to purchase during class time so please make the most of this pop up and visit us.
Uniform tees and hoodies are available to purchase, some options are limited stock. ➡️ All sales will be cash only. Please bring correct change ⬅️
We also have a selection of second-hand items, shoes, tees and some hoodies. Second hand items range from $5 to $30.

✨ Watch your little one twirl, tumble, and shine! ✨

🎉 With limited spaces available, now is the perfect time to secure your child's place in Tiny Twisters or Dainty Dancers for an exciting Term 3 of dance!

💚 Tiny Twisters (0–3 years)
A fun, interactive class where little ones enjoy music, movement, and dance alongside their parent or caregiver. Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday mornings, run for 8 weeks during the school term, and cost $75.

🩷 Dainty Dancers (3–5 years)
The perfect next step for growing dancers! Parents and caregivers can relax on the sideline while their little dancer builds confidence, independence, coordination, and a love of dance—with your support whenever it's needed. Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday mornings, run for 8 weeks during the school term, and cost $85.

If you'd like to enrol for Term 3, simply click the link below to complete our online waitlist form. We'll be in touch over the next week to discuss class availability and the enrolment process.

We can't wait to welcome your little dancer to the Life Dance Academy family!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE_5rjzhTgUqgvKZXP4enEqleRZmHPevSlalS3uzXKZimflQ/viewform

💙 Calling all little movers! 💙

We are gathering interest for a brand new Beat Boys dance class for preschool boys aged 3½–5 years! 🕺🎵

If you have a little guy who loves music, movement, and having fun, then send us a message to register your interest or fill in the following online waitlist form!

Please feel free to tag or share with anyone who might be keen. 💙

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE_5rjzhTgUqgvKZXP4enEqleRZmHPevSlalS3uzXKZimflQ/viewform

If your child is interested in joining our dance classes for Term 3 and 4, we’d love to hear from you!

Please complete our online waitlist form to register your interest. Priority enrolment for next term’s classes will be offered to current students before places are made available to waitlisted applicants. Spaces are very limited, and placements will be offered as availability allows.

We recommend getting in early to avoid disappointment, as classes fill quickly.

2026 LDA, Life Dance Academy, Ashburton Student Waiting List Application Form This waiting list application needs to be completed by a Parent/Caregiver who is over 18 years of age and is the person accepting responsibility for paying the fees. Please enter the email address to be used for billing & class information emails. We will have limited spaces available to join LDA cl...

📣MERCH DAY POP UP SHOP📣
We have another dance uniform pop-up shop happening on Friday 8th May from 3:30pm to 5:00pm at the LDA studio. Uniform items are no longer available to purchase during class time so please make the most of this pop up and visit us.
Uniform tees and hoodies are available to purchase, some options are limited stock. ➡️ All sales will be cash only. Please bring correct change ⬅️
We also have a selection of second-hand items, shoes, tees and some hoodies. Second hand items range from $5 to $30.

Just a reminder there are no dance classes this Monday due to Anzac Day. We’ll be back in the studio on Tuesday — enjoy the long weekend ❤️

🙌Welcome back to term 2 🙌

Our classes are now full for term 2 but our waiting list is open for term 3 and 4 enrolments, use the form below to register 🕺

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE_5rjzhTgUqgvKZXP4enEqleRZmHPevSlalS3uzXKZimflQ/viewform

Throwback to fun week, We cannot wait to see everyone again 🥳