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TEACHING STARS

The Candy Lane Studios are home to New Zealand’s leading celebrity dance teachers

You will not only learn to dance like a star, but you will also dance with one! We have a hand picked group of top teachers in all styles of Dance and Fitness.

Keep an eye out for our special Celebrity guest teachers including TV Presenters, Top NZ Singers and Actors.

Candy Lane

Most well known to New Zealanders as the Co-host of the hit TV show Dancing With The Stars, Candy Lane has spent her life training, competing, performing, choreographing and producing quality entertainment both in New Zealand and internationally.

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Candy was responsible for supplying all the dancers for DWTS, Stars In Their Eyes, Singing Bee and most recently the NZ Variety Show.

A qualified adjudicator and renowned choreographer Candy has judged international and world events. As a teacher she has been responsible for training many top competitive dancers.

Candy played the lead role of Anita for 2 years in "Westside Story" at Her Majesty's Theatre on London’s West end, chosen for the role by Leonard Bernstein himself and subsequently sang and danced at London’s Barbican Hall at his tribute.

As principal and director of the CANDY LANE STUDIOS and CANDY LANE DANCERS Candy is New Zealand's most experienced and celebrated dancer, teacher, choreographer and TV personality.

Candy’s teaching team offer classes using Candy Lanes American Jazz syllabus. Taught in Dance Schools in Australia this program is exclusive to the Candy Lane Studios in New Zealand.

Candy is also available for Dance Demonstrations celebrity appearances and MC duties.

Bookings and enquiries for Candy’s classes 
Ph: 09 638 5646
Mob: 021 655 858

candy@candylane.co.nz

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Aaron Gilmore

Aaron Gilmore has spent the last 24-years dancing all over the world and winning numerous titles however it may be his role onTV’s Dancing with the Stars that he is most known for, winning with Lorraine Downes in 2006.

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This said, Aaron does not only excel on the dance floor, he is also a sort-after entertainer, celebrity speaker and to top it off, a Dad of two.

Aaron teaches to all abilities. Private lessons for individuals, couples and groups are available. Be it a wedding dance with a difference, or having a great time learning something new.

Private lessons with Aaron are a great option to learn at your pace in your time.

Bookings and enquiries for Aaron's classes:
Mob: 021 608 296
www.aarongilmore.co.nz
info@aaronglimore.co.nz

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Jonny Williams

Jonny Williams was a shy 13 year old when he discovered dancing, and it changed his life. What started out as a social pastime soon turned into a lifestyle that he continues to pursue today.


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After many successes in New Zealand and overseas Jonny turned professional and became a household name from dancing on the hit TVNZ show Dancing With The Stars.

Jonny joined forces with Kristie Boyd forming their dance school Limelight Dance Studios because he loves dancing, he now mentors some of New Zealand’s most talented dancers who routinely return to the studio with National and Australian Titles and is excited to bring the Limelight City Branch into the Candy Lane Studios.

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Bookings and enquiries for Jonnys classes:
Mob: 021 797 638
www.limelightdance.co.nz
info@limelightdance.co.nz

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Carol-Ann Hickmore

Carol-Ann Hickmore started dancing at age 6 with Ballroom and Latin being her favourite. Her first competition at 8 years old had her hooked for life and the story began, several NZ Championship titles in Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue, NZ Representative and now Coach of some of the country's top Latin American competitors.

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A fully qualified International Adjudicator, Carol-Ann regularly judges at the NZ Ballroom & Latin Championships along with international competitions as far away as Europe and has also been involved as a judge at the NZ Ceroc Championships and the NZ Salsa Championships.

She is well-known for training the winner of TVNZ's inaugural "Dancing With The Stars" show, former All Black, Norm Hewitt. She then went on to Judge the following shows in 2006 and 2007.

Bookings and enquiries for Carol's classes:
Mob: 021 771 991
www.carol-ann.co.nz
dancelatin@gmail.com

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Krystal Stuart

Krystal  Stuart  has over 18 years dance experience, she is a champion Latin American, Ballroom and New Vogue Dancer who has represented NZ on the international stage.


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She has represented NZ at the World 10 Dance Championships and the I.D.S.F Asia Pacific Championships in Singapore. With a background in theatre and jazz ballet, she has been a part of tv productions such as Australian ABC's Strictly Dancing and TVNZ's Dancing with the Stars. Her most memorable partner was Rodney Hide.

As a professional Krystal teaches Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue in private lessons and in class settings, and also choreographs original first dances for wedding couples. Krystal specialises in choreographing show dance pieces and works and performs with the Candy Lane dancers.  Krystal is also a certified Zumba instructor and will be taking Zumba classes in 2011.

Bookings and enquiries for Krystals classes:
Mob: 021 064 9277
krystalstuart@msn.com

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Claire Baxter

Claire Baxter’s training comprises of commercial dance, design, choreography, leadership, dance education and performance. Performing since the age of 8 years old.


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Claire is also trained in photography, creative writing, fine arts, and events.

Choreographer, Dance Educator and Creative Direction, have been a natural pathway for this young creative. Claire places a strong focus on empowering her performers.

Her coaching/teaching style is humanistic and nurturing. Claire has been choreographer of the Sky City Cheerteam, The Warriors Cheerteams, SEVENS, as well as a variety of youth performance teams for community based projects

Bookings and enquiries for Claires classes:
Mob: 021 777 718
www.thebaxterinitiative
.com 
claire@thebaxterinitiative
.com

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Nerida Cortese

Nerida Cortese first appeared on New Zealand Television in 1999 on Battle of the Ballroom – a New Zealand national ballroom dancing competition series held in Wellington


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In 2005, Nerida danced her way into the hearts of New Zealanders with TVNZ’s Dancing With The Stars, Shane and Nerida were voted runners up.

Early 2008, Nerida again danced her way into the Dancing With The Stars Grand Final, this time with Monty Betham. Nerida also works closely with many wedding couples every year to ensure their wedding dance is something for them and their guests to remember as a highlight of their day.

More recently, Nerida has joined the Zumba buzz, specializing in regular Zumba, Zumba for kids (Zumbatomic) as well as Zumba Gold, a lighter impact class for beginners or for those who want to take it a little slower. 

Bookings and enquiries for Nerida’s classes:
Ph: 379 3030 
www.firstdance.co.nz
info@firstdance.co.nz

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Brian Jones

Brian Jones is best known for his role as a finalist in series 2 of Dancing With the Stars, partnering and choreographing for Beatrice Faumuina.


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He has worked extensively in the dance industry for many years as a performer, Dancesport competitor, teacher and choreographer.

Over the years he has taught on the dance and performing arts degrees at UNITEC, AUT and The University of Auckland.

Most recently he has worked with DANZ, the New Zealand National Dance Industry Organisation developing training resources in best practice for the industry as well as being invited to run workshops on choreography and performance.

Bookings and enquiries for Brian’s classes:
Mob: 021 635 381
www.brianjones.co.nz
dancemechanics
@xtra.co.nz

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Rebecca Nicholson

Rebecca Nicholson from the well known Dancing with the Stars TV series has appeared in 4 series partnering such celebrities as Tim Shadbolt, Paul Holmes, David Waikaira-Paul and Cory Hutchings. 


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During her competitive adult dancing career she represented NZ at the Asia Pacific 10 Dance Championships and various other international events, won the NZ National A Grade Adult Ballroom Title (2005), the NZ National 10 Dance Champion (2004 and 2005) and was the NZ National A Grade New Vogue Champion (2005).

She turned professional in 2007 and is a qualified New Vogue adjudicator with the NZFDT and the NZFATD. She has also learnt and performed in numerous salsa performances such as the Sydney Salsa Congress 2010 and the New Zealand Salsa nationals 2009.

Rebecca is also available for private lessons in Ballroom, Latin American and Salsa.

Bookings and enquiries for Rebeccas classes:
Mob: 021 482 263
dancingbecks
@hotmail.com

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Kristie Boyd

Kristie Boyd started Tap, Ballet and Jazz at the age of two, at age 17 when she felt she had gone as far as she could, she decided to try her hand at Ballroom and Latin dancing,

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excelling in this genre Kristie soon turned professional and joined forces with DWTS Jonny Williams teaching all of the above genres at their newly formed Limelight Dance Studios.  Because of the great demand and success, Limelight has now decided to open a Limelight City Branch at the Candy Lane Studio. Kristie is also a member of the Candy Lane Dancers. She is very excited and eager to pass on her experience and knowledge to all future stars of tomorrow. 

Bookings and enquiries for Kristies classes;

Ph  021 931 157

info@limelight.co.nz

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Suzanne Lynch

Suzanne sings solo for your function singing everything from Jazz Standards to Classic Hits ..all the greats from the 60's right through to todays latest hits... so there is something to suit all age groups.

To suit your budget Suzanne performs with one other singing / playing musician to perform as a duo or can add a full band and / or special guests (well known New Zealand performers).

Suzanne can supply sound and lights for up to 150 people this is included in your fee so everything is done for you. Larger functions require seperate production i.e. larger sound system & lights etc.

 

Bookings and enquiries for Suzannes classes:
Mob: 021 224 0887
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Timetable

See our master timetable for class schedules and below for contact/booking details!

Enquiries

For enquiries regarding one of our star teachers and the classes they are teaching please email them directly.

You will find their contact details alongside their bio's.

For general enquiries please contact:
info@candylane.co.nz

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