Programmes · Abigail Dance Coaching
Three tiers of ballet training
Full-time, after-school and junior programmes for dancers aged 10 and up, taught at Papa Hou in central Christchurch.
Our Programmes
Find the right fit
Three tiers of training, from junior foundations to full-time pre-professional study. Age ranges are a guide only. Placement is confirmed after a trial class or audition.
Full-time ballet
Emerge
Ages 15+, advanced · approx. 25 – 28 hours a week.
Pre-professional training for advanced dancers preparing for professional study, across every class on the ADC timetable.
Tuesday to Friday, 1pm-7pm
(Wednesday until 6pm)
Saturday, 9am-3pm
$966 per month or $2,898 per term (incl. GST)
After School
Atelier
After-school training · Ages 13 – 18
Serious after-school training in classical and contemporary technique, pointe, repertoire and pas de deux, alongside schooling.
Tuesday to Friday, 4pm-7pm
Saturday, 9am or 11am-3pm*
$772 per month, or $2,316 per term (incl. GST)
juniors
Petit Atelier
Ages 10 – 13 · 10 hours a week
Where younger dancers build their foundations: technique, strength and preparation for pointe and partnering.
Wednesday, 3pm-6pm
Friday, 4pm-7pm
Saturday, 11am-3pm
$500 per month, or $1,500 per term (incl. GST)
Full-time ballet
Emerge
Emerge is ADC’s full-time programme for advanced dancers preparing for professional training. Students take every class on the ADC timetable, training approximately 25-28 hours a week.
What’s included
Every class on the ADC timetable: conditioning, classical and contemporary technique, pointe, repertoire, pas de deux, choreography, work with our guest tutors and the healthy dancers’ workshops.
Timetable
Tuesday to Friday, 1pm-7pm (Wednesday until 6pm)
Fees
$966 per month
or $2,898 per term
Fees include GST
from our parents
“My daughter moved to the school in 2024 and is currently part of the Emerge Programme, which allows her to attend school in the morning and begin dance training from lunchtime. This has given her the opportunity to build on her technique and train for extensive hours while continuing her education.
This school is so much more than just a dance school – it has become her second home. I am incredibly grateful that the school provides not only a high level of ballet training, but also genuine care and support for my daughter’s physical and mental wellbeing. She feels encouraged, supported and truly valued, and it has been wonderful to see her grow both as a dancer and as a young person.”
Yumi GinEmerge parent
After school
Atelier
Atelier gives after-school students 15-18 hours of training a week alongside their schooling, with serious classical and contemporary technique, pointe, repertoire and pas de deux.
What’s included
Conditioning, classical and contemporary technique, pointe, repertoire, pas de deux, choreography, work with our guest tutors and the healthy dancers’ workshops. Royal Academy of Dance classes and examinations are optional.
Timetable
Tuesday-Friday, 4pm-7pm / Sat, 9am or 11am-3pm
Fees
$772 per month
or $2,316 per term
Fees include GST
Juniors
Petit Atelier
Petit Atelier is ten hours a week for younger after-school dancers, building the strength and technique they’ll need for pointe and partnering later on.
What’s included
Conditioning, classical and contemporary technique, pointe preparation and strength, repertoire, choreography, pas de deux preparation, the healthy dancers’ workshops, and work with our guest tutors and choreographers.
Timetable
Wed, 3pm-6pm
Fri, 4pm-7pm
Sat, 11am-3pm
Fees
$500 per month
or $1,500 per term
Fees include GST
Joining ADC
Finding your place
Age ranges are a guide only. Some 13 year olds are ready for full-time training, while some 15 year olds prefer fewer hours a week. Placement is confirmed after a trial class or audition.
How to enrol
Get in touch to arrange a trial class or a one-on-one audition class, and a meeting with Abigail. Depending on the level of entry, a physiotherapy screening may be required.
