WELCOME TO SOPHIE JEAN DANCE COMPANY
WHO WE ARE
Sophie Jean Dance Company (est. 2016) offers dance classes from tiny toes to pre-professionals (ages 3-Adult) in the styles of contemporary, tap, jazz, acro, ballet, musical theatre, creative movement hip hop and competition team.
We foster a supportive, family environment with strong values. We want our students to grow as individuals and find a genuine platform for creativity and expression in a place that is welcoming, safe, and totally free of judgment. Giving our students opportunities for overseas exchanges to learn from world-renowned choreographers and teachers.
We work with each of our students based on their needs, offering more advanced and in-depth training for those who are working toward full-time courses, competitions, or greater achievements within the arts. But we also understand everybody is different, and we embrace that, ensuring each individual within our studio walls feels valued- regardless of their progression or training needs. we have something for everybody in order to allow our students to be as creative, open, free, and as incredible as they can be.

SOPHIE FOLLETT:
Sophie Follett is the founder of the Sophie Jean Dance Company (est. 2016) and a graduate of the University of Auckland, holding a Bachelor of Dance Studies with Honours.
An acclaimed choreographer, she has received the University of Auckland Blues Award and the People’s Choice Award at the Short and Sweet Dance Festival. Sophie has choreographed a number of shows with Iona College and Lindisfarne including Once on This Island, Fame, Chicago, Grease and now West Side Story.
Sophie’s choreographic work has been showcased at Tempo Dance Festival, the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival, and internationally in Singapore. As a performer, she has graced stages from New Zealand, Sydney, London to Canada.
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Upcoming Events

Tue, 02 Jun118 Market Street NorthJoin Footnote for an inspiring masterclass that explores contemporary movement and creative dance. Taught by Footnote's company dancers, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and attend the show MODERN GOD. You can learn a little bit more about Footnote via https://ww
Thu, 04 JunRodney Green ArenasOur Intermediate Competitive Team will be performing the half time show at the Hawke's Bay Hawkes Basketball game Thursday June 4/2026. Buy tickets here : https://hawks.flicket.co.nz/?_gl=1*howz02*_gcl_au*MjAwNDk3OTQ1OC4xNzc4NTUwNTcy*_ga*MzIxNDgwNjMxLjE3Nzg1NTA1NzI.*_ga_KYR5MCTWLH*czE3Nzg1NTA1NzIkbz
Thu, 02 JulRodney Green ArenasOur Senior Competitive Team will be performing the half time show at the Hawke's Bay Hawkes Basketball game Thursday July 2/2026. Buy tickets here : https://hawks.flicket.co.nz/?_gl=1*howz02*_gcl_au*MjAwNDk3OTQ1OC4xNzc4NTUwNTcy*_ga*MzIxNDgwNjMxLjE3Nzg1NTA1NzI.*_ga_KYR5MCTWLH*czE3Nzg1NTA1NzIkbz































