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PLANET DANCE |
JAZZ Unlimited |
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SALSA ARGENTINE TANGO |
AMERICAN JAZZ & TAP (AJDA) |
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BALLROOM + LATIN |
CLASSICAL BALLET (BBO) |
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MODERN JIVE (Latin Rock) DEMO CREWS |
HIP HOP CHEERLEADING |
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BACHATA ZOUK MERENGUE |
JUNIOR SALSA DEMO CREWS |
169 London St, Hamilton. Phone: (07) 838 0096 any time.
Email: dance@planet-dance-company.com or planetdance@xtra.co.nz
(From London St, opposite Toyota Motors, at the back of the carpark between MacElwain's Auctions and Federated Farmers Building (also # 169), middle unit. From Tristram St, behind New Save Asian Supermarket)
VENUE TO RENT. Studio space is available at The Dance Centre for teaching and training by community and other groups, 7 days a week, by arrangement, for dance, fitness, health, and related activities. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
PLANET DANCE:
From Beginners to
Advanced (age 10-adult), you can usually start at any time. No prior
dance experience is needed. The main dance styles:
Ballroom + Latin - part of the Dancesport repertoire. We specialise
in social dance.
Argentine Tango - all forms.
Salsa - genuine LA style (On1), New York style (On2), Cuban.
Modern Jive - aka Le Bop, Le Step, LaRoc, Ceroc, etc - our
Latin Rock has definite footwork and timing, different styling, lots
of new moves, and is quite unique.
... in addition, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk, Rock n Roll, and more.
Casual classes and courses. You don’t have to bring a partner. Courses are normally 10 weeks - see "Upcoming Events" below for details.
Teachers trained by world-class internationals: proper technique, usable skills, stylish moves, graded programmes, and a great atmosphere, with fun, safety, and excellent value for money. Private lessons are available (at your place or ours). Visiting teachers from NZ and overseas.
Join the fun and learn the authentic forms of the dances sweeping the world.
Performances, parties, practices, appraisals; course completion and formal assessment certificates.
Annual assessments are held in early October. These are voluntary.
Your goals might include social dancing, learning to dance for your wedding, new friends, general and dance fitness, weight loss, basic or advanced training, Shows, and competitions. There is something for everyone.
We will also come to your venue to teach - for parties, work functions, etc.
Professional end-of-year Show for students who wish to perform.
JAZZ Unlimited:
From Beginners to Advanced (age 3-adult).
Highly qualified, committed and caring teachers. An inclusive, positive culture.
Professional syllabi (AJDA for American Jazz and Tap; BBO for classical ballet; Broken Beat Dance Syllabus for Hip Hop), an exam programme (jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop), demo crews, cheerleading, fun classes, holiday classes, competitions, and Shows. There are also non-exam adult classes.
Classes are course-based, and students enrol and pay by the term. Private lessons are available.
Visiting teachers from overseas run workshops annually (Phoenix International).
Gain dance and teamwork skills, performance experience, fitness & general health, self-esteem, friendships, and highly regarded qualifications.
If you have or wish to develop the skill-set for teaching, we provide in-house training and teaching opportunities - please ask for details.
Exams are held in Term 3 (August and September). These are not compulsory, but are highly recommended in the exam-based classes.
Professional end-of-year Show for all classes.

PLANET DANCE 2009 TIMETABLE
TERMS 2 & 3:
Block course start dates: Week beginning 20 July (see Upcoming Events below).
Flexi-courses and Casual classes can start at any time
(see pricing below the timetable).
Normal classes will be
held during long weekends, and school and University holidays.
Classes
are 1 hour unless otherwise specified.
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5.30 Ballroom/Latin (Beginner/Improver) 6.30 Latin Rock/Modern Jive (Beginner) 7.30 Salsa (Beginner/Improver) 8.30 Argentine Tango (Beginner/Improver) 9.30 Argentine Tango (Intermediate/Adv) |
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Mondays |
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7.00 Ballroom (Beginner) 8.00 Salsa (Beginner) 9.00 Argentine Tango (Beginner) |
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Tuesdays |
169 London St, Hamilton |
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Studio 2 (this is BEHIND Studio 1 - entry via Back Door) |
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7.15 Ballroom/Latin (Beginner) 8.15 Argentine Tango (Beginner) 9.15 Salsa (Beginner) |
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Wednesdays |
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(8-wk courses during school term) |
Melville High School Rec Centre |
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7.00 Argentine Tango (Beginner) |
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8.00 Salsa (Beginner) |
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Thursdays |
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7.00 Salsa (Beginner/Improver) 8.00 BALLROOM (Beginner/Improver) 9.00 Argentine Tango (Beginner/Improver) |
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Fridays |
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169 London St, Hamilton |
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6.30-7.45 Argentine Tango (Beginner-Improver) 7.45-9.00 Salsa (Beginner-Improver) 9.00-10.00 Latin Rock (Beginner-Improver) |
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COST |
Per class rate (when you pay for 1 class on a night, any other classes you do that night are free). |
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Classes |
Casual classes $ 12 pp/class (students $10) |
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Courses (No refunds for missed classes) |
Flexi courses $11 pp/class (students $9) |
Pay in advance (Start any time; do missed nights later) |
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Flexi-courses are normally 10 weeks in length. Missed nights can be made up on other nights or weeks, but courses must be completed within 15 weeks of commencement. |
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Block courses $10 pp/class (students $8) |
Pay in advance (Start and finish on course dates) |
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Block courses are normally 10 weeks in length | |
| If you enrol and pay for a Block course as a couple, one person gets 25% discount. PLUS extra discounts for groups of 6 or more who enrol and pay for a Block course. |
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
(1)
NEW
Block Courses for beginners for 10 weeks, starting the weeks beginning Monday 20
July, Monday 31 August,
and
Monday 12 October
Mondays: Ballroom 7.00 pm; Salsa 8.00 pm;
Argentine Tango 9.00 pm.
Tuesdays: Ballroom 7.15 pm; Argentine Tango 8.15 pm;
Salsa 9.15 pm.
Thursdays:
Salsa 7.00 pm; Ballroom 8.00 pm;
Argentine Tango 9.00 pm.
Fridays:
Argentine Tango 6.30 pm; Salsa 7.45 pm; Latin Rock
9.00 pm.
Sundays: Ballroom 5.30 pm; Latin Rock 6.30 pm; Salsa 7.30 pm;
Argentine Tango 8.30 pm.
Choose the night that suits you.
For one night a week: $100/course ($80 for full-time students): couple
discounts; extra 10% discount for 2 nights a week.
If you miss the first night of a block course, it's ok to come along the next
week. You will catch up!
You can come along any time to do classes on a casual or flexi-course basis too.
(2)
The NZ International Tango Congress
(Labour weekend, Auckland). See
www.tangoenz.co.nz
Learn authentic Argentine Tango at Planet Dance before the Congress.
(3) Our end-of-year Show.
Saturday 12 December. Matinee performance at 1.00 pm; Evening performance at
7.30 pm.
JAZZ Unlimited
for top technical and performance training.
American Jazz Dance (AJDA), American Tap (AJDA), Classical Ballet (BBO), Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Adult classes, Demo crews, and Junior Salsa … all at The Dance Centre, 169 London St, Hamilton
For more information on enrolment, timetable details, course and exam fees, etc, please contact us:
Phone: (07) 838 0096 (any time) Email: jazzunlimited@xtra.co.nz

JAZZ UNLIMITED 2009 TIMETABLE
all
classes at 169 London St, Hamilton
(please enter Studio 2 via back door)
Term 2: from Monday 27 April - Friday 3 July (inclusive).
Term 3: from Monday 20 July - Friday 25 September (inclusive)
Term 4: from Monday 12 October -
Saturday 12 December (inclusive)
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3.30 - 4.00 Tiny Bops (ages 3+4) 4.00 - 4.30 Introduction 1 Jazz 4.30 - 5.15 5.15 - 6.00 Introduction 5 Jazz 6.00 - 6.45 Elementary 1 Jazz
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4.00 - 4.45 Hip Hop: Junior (Broken Beat syllabus) 4.45 - 5.30 Hip Hop: Intermed/Adult (Broken Beat " ) 5.30 - 6.15 Tap: L5 6.15 - 7.00 Tap: L6 |
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3.30 - 4.00 Tiny Bops (ages 3+4) 4.00 - 4.30 Introductory 2 Jazz 4.30 - 5.15 Introductory 3 Jazz 5.15 - 6.00 Introductory 4 Jazz 6.00 - 6.45 Elementary 2 Jazz 6.45 - 7.30 Elementary 3 Jazz 7.30 - 8.30 Intermediate 1 Jazz |
4.00 - 4.30 Ballet: Primary 4.30 - 5.00 Ballet: Pre Primary 5.00 - 5.45 Ballet Grade 3 5.45 - 6.30 Ballet Grade 4 6.30 - 7.15 Adult Tap - Open
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4.45 - 5.45 Intermediate 1 Jazz 5.45 - 6.45 Intermediate 2 Jazz 6.45 - 7.45 Advanced 1 Jazz 7.45 - 8.45 HIP HOP - Open level - Teen and Adult |
4.30 - 5.15 Ballet Grade 2 5.15 - 6.00 Ballet Grade 3 6.00 - 6.45 Ballet Grade 4 6.45 - 7.30 Ballet Grade 5 7.30 - 8.30 Ballet - Intermediate |
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4.15 - 5.00 Cheerleading 5.00 - 5.45 Elementary 3 Jazz 6.00 - 7.00 Intermediate 2 Jazz
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3.45 - 4.30 Ballet Grade 1 4.30 - 5.15 Ballet Grade 2 5.15 - 6.00 Ballet Grade 5 6.00 - 7.00 Advanced 1 Jazz 7.00 - 8.00 Intermediate 3 Jazz 8.00 - 9.00 Ballet - Intermediate |
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4.00 - 4.45 Elementary 1 Jazz 4.45 - 5.30 Elementary 2 Jazz 5.30 - 6.30 Intermediate 3 Jazz
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4.00 - 4.30 Tap Level 1 4.30 - 5.00 Tap Level 2 5.00 - 5.45 Tap Level 3 5.45 - 6.30 Tap Level 4 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
(1)
Exams: AJDA (Jazz and Tap), BBO (Classical ballet) - Term 3.
(2) Our end-of-year Show:
Saturday 12 December. Matinee performance at 1.00 pm; Evening performance at
7.30 pm.