Frequently asked questions

We are located close to Tauranga City Centre at 8/47 Waihi Rd. Behind Super Cheap Auto and TGA Box! Parking: Please do not park in front of KJ Studios, but in the car park of Life Zone Church and you can walk with your dancer to the studios just around the corner. ​DO NOT PARK, OR STAY outside of KJ Studios or in any of the Car Parks around those units, parking is ONLY in Church car parks, please. ​ DROP OFF: In front of Unit 8 is now DROP OFF ONLY. 5 Min Max, and we will be kindly asking anybody who stays over this time period to leave and go find a park in the church car parks. After 6pm Cars are welcome to park and wait outside the building. All of the above is for the 3pm-6pm times, please. We thank you for following the rules and allowing us to respect all surrounding businesses. Our Staff will be kindly reminding parents of these new parking procedures during the week/if we notice parents parked and waiting in drop-off zones etc. ​ You will find our RECEPTION building in Unit 12, this is clearly marked and our amazing Front of House Manager Remma will be able to assist you to find the right studio and welcome you in! Reception is open 3.30-5.30pm Mon-Thursday!

Many of our classes do fill quickly — so if the one you’re after is full, we highly recommend joining the waitlist! You’ll be the first to know if a spot becomes available. We do our best to make room for every dancer, and if a class has a strong waitlist, we’ll look at opening an additional class to accommodate everyone where possible. Hang tight — we’ll do everything we can to get you dancing!

While exams are not compulsory at KJ Studios, we proudly offer industry-recognised training through ATOD (Australian Teachers of Dancing) for Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. These programs provide a strong technical foundation and valuable goal-setting opportunities, but most importantly, we ensure the experience remains positive, supportive, and suited to each dancer’s journey.

The End of Year Show is, simply put, the best time of the whole year! It’s a full-scale production held every November at Baycourt, and it’s the biggest and most exciting event on our calendar. In 2026 our show is 27th-30th November This is where all the magic comes together, stunning costumes, epic lighting, and high-energy performances that let our dancers shine on stage in front of friends, family, and the wider community. It’s a celebration of everything our students have worked on throughout the year. While the show isn’t compulsory, we promise it’s an experience you won’t want to miss. It’s the perfect chance to build confidence, make memories, and be part of something truly special.

No! Exams are not compulsory but many classes do work toward their yearly exams. Many classes have already been working hard over Term 1 training for the EXAMS (held, formally in Aug or Sept of each year) exams are not compulsory but a great encouragement for your dancer to put all of that hard work into something special. Exams cost extra above class payment as the examiner is flown in from Australia to watch the dancers and they are marked against the formal grading of the ATOD syllabus, meaning dancers who sit their exams get a formal and recognised certificate of completion. If your dancer does intend on sitting their exams there's a few important dates to know! ✨ Exams are usually held in August- More information will be provided as soon as the affiliations let us know. ATOD is a world wide organization that has a very high reputation for not only it’s systems of training, but also the way in which it's dance examinations are held throughout the world. Examinations with ATOD have a wonderful reputation for being an all inclusive and rewarding experience for students. Examinations are conducted in a group format and all Examiners are highly trained, professional people. Research has shown that children who participate in examinations each year gain confidence and learn important life skills. Participating in exams also provides our children with resilience, the ability to set and achieve personal goals and the knowledge of arts and it’s discipline. It allows for students to receive constructive comments and advice on how to continually improve. Students enter the exam room with their teacher in small groups. In the younger grades (Pre 1 Jazz, Pre 2 Jazz, Pre primary Ballet, Primary Ballet) the teacher is able to assist the students in the exam room. The exercises are seen in a combination of line at a time down to two at a time and are done in a relaxed yet professional way. Each students receives a comprehensive report and a medal. Children find this such a fun way of progressing through the grades and a very special keep sake for all of their hard work. ATOD also offer a 'Participation' entry meaning dancers who are not quite up to the standard of being graded can still sit their exams with the rest of their class, still receive feedback and a certificate but will not be graded within their exam.

You can pay fees via online banking with the details sent out in your term statement, or you can sign in to your Portal and make changes/pay for fees there! We accept payment though Stripe (Debit/Credit cards) and Paypal- Easy!

Our reception is open Monday to Thursday, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM during the school term. The amazing Maia will be there to help you with uniforms, questions, and anything else you need! Outside of these hours, feel free to reach out anytime via email at admin@kjstudios.co.nz ()— we’re always happy to help!

We hold Auditions at the start of each year for our various troupe and Crews! Being a part of KJ Studios Troupes and Crews is the BEST growth and opportunities for our dancers! Our 2026 Troupes are already locked and loaded but email us if you want to know more or to audition for 2027!

Nope, once you’re enrolled at the start of the year, your enrolment automatically rolls over between terms! Easy as that. The only time this ins't the case is for our new Aerial classes, they are on re-enrol each term. If you ever decide not to return, just let us know in writing via email. Until we hear from you, we’ll assume you’re continuing and Term fees will still apply — so please be sure to get in touch if your plans change. Please note: At the end of each calendar year, we reopen enrolments and ask all families to re-enrol for the new year, as class structures and schedules may change.