Where it all started
​For generations, humans have been dancing and reaping the benefits. We are dedicated to helping dancers get that feeling of joy from movement! That amazing, natural buzz you get when you move is just one of the many benefits that it brings.
Chameleon is a dance and fitness studio perfect for your own personal journey. We specialise in 5 key forms of dance as well various exercise programs.
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We continue to teach top-quality Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Lyrical and adults classes in our brand new studios in Blockhouse Bay. Our dancers successfully participate in exams, and shows, and for those that are just all about the fitness, there are variety of classes on offer to keep your exercise routine interesting.
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Classes are for all levels from pre-school through to advanced and adults. Whether you’ are beginner or experienced, we will help find something for you. We are passionate about introducing people to the joy of movement and helping them develop to become the best that they can be.
2 Fully-Equipped Studios
Dancewear Shop
On-Street Parking
Fully Trained Teachers
The Chameleon Team
Rebecca Wyatt
Studio Owner
Rebecca is living her dream life - running a studio and helping others experience the countless benefits of moving their body and challenging their mind. She is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance (RTS) and is continually working to upskill herself to keep up with up-to-date information that will help dancers be the best they can be.
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Rebecca also has a strong fitness background - along with her dancing she competed in multiple sports throughout her school life. This has led her to become a qualified barre and Pilates instructor (Breathe Education, PURE Fitness International) along with other fitness programs such as TRX, HIIT, and Stretch. This has allowed her to extend her dancers' ability with her knowledge on the muscular-skeletal system and meeting the physical demands of dance safely.
Xanthe Eastabrook
Teacher & Communications Coordinator
Xanthe is our comms girl! She answers day-to-day queries and helps keep things ticking along smoothly throughout the week. If you are yet to join the Chameleon family, she can also help you find the perfect class for you or your little dancer! With a recent Bachelors degree in Communication Studies, she is our go-to person around the studio.
She is also a multi-talented dancer and teacher, who teaches ballet, jazz, tap, and various street and hip hop styles. Always keen to upskill herself, she is still sitting her own dance exams and teaching herself new routines.
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Janelle Moody
Teacher
Janelle has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She started jazz, hip hop and ballroom and latin as a child, competing in competitions. She completed her Certificate 4 in Dance at a full time dance school in Melbourne.
Since being back in NZ, she has taught at a variety of studios and in a variety of dance styles. She speciallises in modern dance styles like contemporary, lyrical and jazz and loves the performance aspect of dance.
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Janelle has also completed a BSc Hons at the University of Auckland and now works there as a Research Assistant in the Applied Translational Genetics group.
Luca Cortesi
Teacher
If you have a little one itching to dance, we can't wait for them to meet Miss Luca! She takes our junior classes and has warmth that helps them build confidence and discover the many joys of movement.
Growing up, Luca describes her dance studio as her second home spending most afternoons learning a variety of dance styles. She completed Royal Academy of Dance exams to the advanced levels, and competed in many competitions. She is a ballet expert and passionately coaches our most advanced ballet dancers.
Luca is completing her Bachelor of Communications and along the way has built up a variety of experience nannying and looking after young children. A crowd favourite amongst our little dancers!
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