Te Awamutu Competitions Society - Dance Section

12/04/2026

Te Awamutu Dance Competition 2026
Saturday 26th - Wednesday 30th September

23/09/2025

Congratulations to all our Tap Championship winners and place getters. We had so much enjoyment watching you all shine on stage.

Under 8
1st Jessica Haiden

Over 8 and under 10
1st Eva-Rose Liupuhi
2nd Claudia Bullen
3rd Stellan Velugu

10 and under 12
1st Sophia Wood
2nd Paige Bramley
3rd Sarah Vogel

12 and under 14
1st Daisy Insley
2nd Penny Irvine

14 and over
1st Amelia Irwin
2nd Lacey Ellis
3rd Neve Turner

We hope to see you all back next year!

23/09/2025

Congratulations and well done to Neve Turner who is our 2026 Tap PACANZ nominee. Pictured here with our adjudicator Chloe Spedding.

21/09/2025

Limelight Dance Academy Troupe took the win in the 12 years and over troupe competition last night with their “Jet Set” performance. The costumes were amazing and the dancing even better! Congratulations! Pictured with our adjudicator Chloe Spedding.

21/09/2025

Congratulations to the AmJazz Juniors - Shake the Room who won the under 12 troupe category last night. Photo taken with our amazing adjudicator Chloe Spedding. Amazing to see you all shining on stage!!

20/09/2025

We are running about 40 mins early

19/09/2025

Troupes starting at 7.30pm tonight regardless of what app says. Entry $5 per person - cash only.

19/09/2025

Doors will open at 8am tomorrow morning. See you there!

15/09/2025

Reminder to please upload your music. See you all in a few days.

Thanks!

04/09/2025

Thanks everyone for your patience...please find the link for the app below.

Just a few more bits of information:
Troupes will start on Saturday September 20th at 7.30pm regardless of what the app says. Troupe night tickets will be $5 per person (cash door sales only).

Adjudicators:
Chloe Spedding - Modern and Tap
Brigit Carter-Chan - Ballet

If you could please upload your music in the next 10 days that would be great. If you have any further questions please get in touch.

Thanks
Johanna

Te Awamutu Competition September 2025 App V25

20/08/2025

COMPETITION RUN ORDER - App will be available soon.
DAY 1 – Modern - 9am Start
43 Restricted Jazz Under 10 Years
50 Restricted Jazz 10 & Under 12 Years
46 Hip Hop 10 & Under 12 Years
41 Lyrical Under 10 Years
53 Hip Hop Impromptu Under 12 Years
49 Musical Theatre 10 & Under 12 Years
40 Hip Hop Under 10 Years
45 Impromptu Jazz 10 & Under 12 Years
39 Impromptu Jazz Under 10 Years
44 Modern or Jazz 10 & Under 12 Years
42 Musical Theatre Under 10 Years
47 Lyrical 10 & Under 12 Years
37 Modern or Jazz Under 8 Years
38 Modern or Jazz 8 & Under 10 Years
52 Group Under 12 Years
60 Group 12 Years & Over

DAY 2 – Modern – 9am Start
48 Contemporary 10 & Under 12 Years
51 Jazz Duo or Trio Under 12 Years
61A Jazz/Hip Hop Duo or Trio 12 Years & Over
62 Restricted Jazz 12 Years & Over
70 Musical theatre 14 Years & Over
61B Lyrical/Contemporary Duo/Trio 12 Years & Over
63 Hip Hop Impromptu 12 Years & Over
64 Own Choreographed Dance 12 Years & Over
54 Modern or Jazz 12 & Under 14 Years
57 Contemporary 12 & Under 14 Years
55 Hip Hop 12 & Under 14 Years
67 Jazz Impromptu 14 Years & Over
56 Impromptu jazz 12 & Under 14 Years
66 Hip Hop 14 Years & Over
59 Musical Theatre 12 & Under 14 Years
69 Lyrical 14 Years & Over
58 Lyrical 12 & Under 14 Years
68 Contemporary 14 Years & Over
65 Modern or Jazz 14 Years & Over

DAY 3 – Tap – 9am Start
83 Restricted Tap Under 12 Years
74A Tap Solo Under 8 Years
77A Tap Dance 8 & Under 10 Years
80A Tap Dance 10 & Under 12 Years
89A Tap Dance 12 & Under 14 Years
97A Tap Dance 14 Years & Over
76 Slow Tap Under 8 Years
79 Slow Tap 8 & Under 10 Years
82 Slow Tap 10 & Under 12 Years
90 Slow Tap 12 & Under 14 Years
88 Impromptu Tap Under 12 Years
94 Impromptu Tap 12 & Under 14 Years
102 Impromptu Tap 14 Years & Over
81 Waltz Tap 10 & Under 12 Years
75 Waltz Tap Under 8 Years
78 Waltz Tap 8 & Under 10 Years
91 Waltz Tap 12 & Under 14 Years
99 Waltz Tap 14 Years & Over
87 Latin American or Tango Tap Under 12 Years
92 Latin American or Tango Tap 12 & Under 14 Years
100 Latin American or Tango Tap 14 Years & Over
85 Tap Duo or Trio Under 12 Years
86 Speed Tap Under 12 Years
93 Speed Tap 12 & Under 14 Years
101 Speed Tap 14 Years & Over
84 Song & Dance Under 12 Years
95 Tap Duo or Trio 12 Years & Over
77 Tap Championship 8 & Under 10 Years
80 Tap Championship 10 & Under 12 Years
89 Tap Championship 12 & Under 14 Years
98 Slow Tap 14 Years & Over
97 Tap Championship 14 Years & Over
103 NYPA Tap Nomination Class

DAY 4 – Ballet – 9am Start
31 Restricted Classical 8 Years & Under
32 Restricted Classical 9 & Under 12 Years
3 Demi Character Dance Under 8 Years
25 National Dance 14 Years & Over
6 National Dance 8 & Under 10 Years
1 Classical Ballet Under 8 Years
33 Restricted Pointe 12 Years & Over
13 Impromptu Barefoot Under 12 Years
4 Barefoot Dance Under 8 Years
14 Impromptu Classical Under 12 Years
8 Barefoot Dance 8 & Under 10 Years
2 National Dance Under 8 Years
23 Neo Classical 12 Years & Over
29 Impromptu Barefoot 14 Years & Over
21 Classical Ballet (En Pointe) 12 & Under 14 Years
5 Classical Ballet 8 & Under 10 Years
7 Demi Character Dance 8 & Under 10 Years

DAY 5 – Ballet – 9am Start Time
16 National Dance 12 & Under 14 Years
10 National Dance 10 & Under 12 Years
11 Demi Character Dance 10 & Under 12 Years
15 Classical Ballet 12 & Under 14 Years
28 Impromptu Classical 14 Years & Over
19 Impromptu Classical 12 & Under 14 Years
24 Classical Ballet 14 Years & Over
17 Demi Character Dance 12 & Under 14 Years
9 Classical Ballet 10 & Under 12 Years
26 Demi Character Dance 14 Years & Over
20 Impromptu Barefoot 12 & Under 14 Years
18 Barefoot Dance 12 & Under 14 Years
27 Barefoot Dance 14 Years & Over
34 Ballet Duo/Trio
12 Barefoot Dance 10 & Under 12 Years
30 Senior Classical Variation 14 Years & Over
22 Junior Variation Under 14 Years
35 NYPA Ballet Nomination Class

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