Fri7pm–8pm60 min
Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical (11+)
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Dance style
Musical theatre
A Friday-evening class for dancers aged 11 and up that brings musical theatre and lyrical dance together, taught by Katie, our jazz teacher and Head of the Jazz Dance Troupe.
Ages: Ages 11 and up
- Troupe by invitation
Wherever your child starts, there's no ceiling: when they're ready, they can add exam classes or be invited into one of our troupes.
About musical theatre at WE DANCE
In Term 4 2026 (12 October to 13 December) there is one musical theatre class: Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical, for ages 11 and up. It runs on Fridays from 7pm to 8pm, combines musical theatre and lyrical dance, and is taught by Katie. It is an open class with no exam.
Separately from this 11+ class, our Musical Theatre Troupe won two first places in younger age sections at Auckland competitions in 2026 (6 & Under and 9 & Under Broadway Jazz). Troupe places are by invitation from our regular classes.
New dancers start with a trial class. A 60-minute trial is $23.
What your child learns
- Musical theatre and lyrical dance together in one class
- A weekly 60-minute class on Friday evenings for ages 11 and up
- Taught by Katie, our jazz teacher and Head of the Jazz Dance Troupe
- Our troupes perform and compete at Auckland dance competitions; troupe places are by invitation from regular classes
This term's classes
Filter on the full timetableTrial classes are $23 per hour of class time, minimum $23. At the trial the teacher places your child in the right level.
Who teaches it
Meet all our teachers
KatieJazz teacher and Head of the Jazz Dance Troupe; teaches Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical (11+) this term
Troupe
Musical Theatre Troupe
Troupe places are by invitation from our regular classes.
- 1st place, 6 & Under Broadway Jazz Group, Evolution Auckland 2026 (Saturday 29 August 2026)
- 1st place, Broadway Jazz Small Group (9 & Under), Follow Your Dreams Auckland 2026 (Sunday 13 September 2026)
Questions parents ask
All questionsWho is the musical theatre class for?
This term's class, Open Style – Musical Theatre · Lyrical, is for ages 11 and up. It runs on Fridays from 7pm to 8pm and is taught by Katie.
How much is a trial class?
Trial classes are $23 per hour of class time, with a minimum of $23. This class is 60 minutes, so the trial is $23. Book it online from the timetable.
Is there an exam?
This class itself has no exam. Children who want exams can add APDA jazz or RAD ballet, and members of our Musical Theatre Troupe are invited from regular classes.
How do dancers join the Musical Theatre Troupe?
Troupe places are by invitation from our regular classes. In 2026 the troupe won two first places in younger Broadway Jazz sections (6 & Under at Evolution Auckland, 9 & Under at Follow Your Dreams Auckland).