Empire Studios

Empire Studios Empire Studios is a family-built dance and movement hub led by a mother–daughter team.

Dance Community ✌️❤️🌈
Classes 🫶🏻
Adults | Active Agers | Youth | Preschool
Studio Hire ✨
Classes | Rehearsals | Private Lessons
Wedding Dances | Hens Parties | Kids Parties
Event Hire 🪩
Showcases | Socials | Events | Photo & Video Shoots Our passion is empowering people of all ages to move with freedom, connect with confidence, and live fully expressed through the joy of music and dance x

25/05/2026

Come jam with .ryan_ Mondays at Empire

Hip Hop Open Class
Mondays 7pm $20
Link in bio x

Confidence, connection & choreography

✨ THE EMPIRE GIG GUIDE ✨Your monthly guide to everything happening at Empire Studios 💃🏼🔥One of the things we love most a...
21/05/2026

✨ THE EMPIRE GIG GUIDE ✨
Your monthly guide to everything happening at Empire Studios 💃🏼🔥

One of the things we love most about Empire is the incredible mix of humans, artists, teachers, creatives and communities that move through our space each month 🤍

From workshops and socials to showcases, guest events and community classes… there is always something happening here ✨

So we’re officially launching our monthly Empire Gig Guide! A collective calendar of both Empire events and the amazing hirers and creatives who call Empire home.

Please support these incredible events, connect with the communities involved and show some love to the humans bringing creativity, movement and connection into the space ✨

👇 WHAT’S ON • MAY - JUNE 👇

✨ Sat 23 May • 12:30pm
Aracnation — Improvisation Workshop
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✨ Sun 24 May • 4pm
Empire — Sunday Sweat Sessions
Booking link in bio

✨ Sat 30 May • 8pm
Zouk Art — Social
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✨ Fri 6 June • 9pm
AF Dance — 2nd Birthday Social
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✨ Fri 12 June • 6pm
Empire Studios — Friday Feels Heels
Booking link in bio

✨ Sat 13 June • 7pm
Dance Mafia — Social
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✨ Sat 20 June • 12:30pm
Aracnation — Musicality Workshop
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✨ Sat 20 June • 8pm
Zouk Art — Zouk Social
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✨ Sat 27 June • 5pm
Empire Youth — Mid-Year Showcases
Ticket link in bio from June

✨ Sun 28 June • 4pm
Empire — Sunday Sweat Sessions
Booking link in bio

For bookings, tickets or further event details, please contact the event hosts directly ✨

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13/05/2026

A glimpse into Hip Hop in Heels 🔥

Attitude, power, grooves and unapologetic confidence ❤️‍🔥

Hip Hop in Heels blends the strength and texture of hip hop with the sass, femininity and performance energy of heels dance.

Think hard-hitting choreography, musicality, grounded movement, texture, swagger and learning how to command a room with confidence ✨

This class is fierce, empowering and full of energy — while still giving you space to grow, explore and express yourself.

No pressure.
No perfection.
Just confidence, movement and vibes 🔥

Hip Hop in Heels classes are…
✨ [insert class times/teachers]

See you in heels ❤️

12/05/2026

A glimpse into Cabaret Fusion ✨

Classy. Confident. Captivating. ❤️‍🔥

Cabaret Fusion blends jazz, burlesque, musical theatre and femme-inspired movement into a performance class full of expression, sass and stage presence.

Expect sleek choreography, character energy, musicality, confidence-building and all the showgirl vibes ✨

Think glamour, storytelling, power and performance… with just the right amount of spice 🌹

No pressure.
No perfection needed.
Just confidence, connection and learning to own the room ❤️

Cabaret Fusion classes are…
✨ Tuesdays Intermediate 7pm with Emily
✨ Wednesdays All Levels 6pm with Emily

See you under the lights ✨

11/05/2026

A moment in the looking glass 🤍

My greatest gift in life has been becoming a mother… and also remaining a daughter, still held by the unconditional love, warmth and quiet strength of my own mum x

Motherhood has been my greatest journey.
At every stage it has brought out the best in me, softened me, stretched me, humbled me, and taught me the true gift of time… of slowing down enough to really be present x

Every day there are lessons that reach both backwards and forwards through time, between being a daughter, a mother, and one day, perhaps a grandmother x

Like so many parents, I doubt myself too.
Am I doing a good job?
Is Jaymie happy?
Have I made her resilient enough for this world, while still protecting the gentleness and authenticity of who she is?

But my thoughts as a parent reach beyond my own daughter too.

I think about the young people and adults in our community.
Are they happy?
Do they feel seen?
Are they challenged enough to grow, but not so overwhelmed that they lose themselves?
Have they made a new friend?
Do they leave feeling more confident, more connected, more empowered than when they arrived?

Because when you become a parent, something shifts forever.
You become a village of emotion, resilience, strength, protection, softness and care.
You begin carrying pieces of other people’s hearts alongside your own.

And maybe that is what motherhood truly is,
not perfection…
but the quiet, ongoing act of helping people feel safe enough to thrive 🤍

Happy Mothering Week to all the women who lift the people up in their lives, who handle emotions with care, who take the time to listen, nurture, guide and simply be present x

I see you x

xox Claire
Mother | Daughter | CEO | Founder
Empire Studios

11/05/2026

A glimpse into Heels Sensual ✨

Slow grooves, feminine energy, fluid movement and confidence that radiates from within ❤️‍🔥

Heels Sensual is all about musicality, connection, softness, control and learning to move in a way that feels powerful, expressive and unapologetically you.

Expect silky choreography, body awareness, grounded movement, emotional connection and all the femme energy ✨

No pressure.
No perfection needed.
Just movement, confidence and expression ❤️

Heels Sensual classes are…
✨ Tuesdays Intermediate 6pm with Emily
✨ Wednesdays Beginner 6pm with Claire
✨ Thursdays All Levels 7pm with Ashley

See you there 🤍

10/05/2026

A glimpse into Burlesque ✨

Confidence, character, tease, glamour and unapologetic self-expression ❤️‍🔥

Burlesque is all about storytelling through movement, performance energy, musicality and learning to embrace your individuality in a fun, empowering and supportive environment.

Expect sass, stage presence, playful choreography, classic showgirl energy and a whole lot of confidence-building magic ✨

No pressure.
No perfection needed.
Just expression, empowerment and performance ❤️

Burlesque classes are…
✨ Mondays 645pm with Deena & Lexi
✨ Wednesdays 5pm with Emily

See you there 🤍

✨✨ ADULT TERM 3 AT EMPIRE STARTS NOW ✨Whether you’re looking to dance, build confidence, get stronger, reconnect with yo...
10/05/2026

✨✨ ADULT TERM 3 AT EMPIRE STARTS NOW ✨

Whether you’re looking to dance, build confidence, get stronger, reconnect with yourself, meet new people, perform, sweat, move, or simply do something that’s just for YOU… there’s a place for you here ❤️

From complete beginners through to experienced performers, our adult program is designed to help people feel empowered, supported and inspired in their bodies again ✨

This term we have:
🔥 Open weekly classes
✨ Flexible drop-in options
💃 Heels courses
🎭 Performance & choreography classes
🖤 Beginner foundations programs
🌸 Pilates & wellness classes
👑 Performance opportunities & showcases

No matter your age, experience level or confidence level, you are welcome at Empire.

Some of the people you see dancing confidently now once walked through our doors terrified to even try their first class ❤️

Swipe through to explore all the offerings for Term 3 ✨

✨ MEMBER DEALS ✨
New members receive unlimited access to open classes and Pilates classes for the duration of their membership.

💃 $80 — 4 week course
🔥 $120 — 6 week courses
👑 $159 — 8 week courses

8 week memberships include unlimited access to courses, open classes and Pilates throughout Term 3 ✨

📍 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
🔗 Registrations online via bio

Come find your people x

09/05/2026

A glimpse into Commercial Dance 🔥

Big energy, bold performance and main character vibes.

Commercial Dance blends jazz funk, hip hop, performance quality and industry-style choreography inspired by music videos, tours, concerts and the stage.

Feel empowered as you build confidence, musicality, performance presence and attack in a high-energy class designed to make you feel powerful, expressive and unstoppable.

No pressure.
No perfection needed.
Just energy, performance and pure confidence. ❤️‍🔥

Commercial dance classes are….
Tuesdays 6pm, Intermediate with Claire & Jaymie
Wednesdays 6pm, All Levels with Sarah
Thursdays 515pm, Beginner with Ashley

See you there 🤩

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2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021

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+6421777718

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