Hibiscus Highland Dance is a privately owned dance school, taught by Fiona Hunt, a fully qualified Highland and National dance teacher (MNZAHND- Member of the NZ Academy of Highland & National Dancing). We are conveniently based in Orewa, Auckland. Both boys and girls are welcome!
Fiona has been involved in highland dancing for over 20 years. She began learning at the age of 6 and has since completed all exams under the Highland and National Dancing Academy of New Zealand to receive her diploma as a teacher and judge. In 2010 Fiona retired from competing and now focuses on her love of teaching. She currently has a small group of pupils aged 3-21 and thoroughly enjoys watching her pupils develop the same passion for this historical sport. Being an Occupational Therapist, Fiona understands that all children have differing levels of ability and works using a strengths approach to learning. Some children work towards competitions, others towards completing exams, and some choose to just be part of a fun dancing environment without the pressures of competition. Most of all we have loads of fun!!
Dance provides children with many benefits, some of which include:
Competitions are held throughout New Zealand, including the Auckland and Waipu Highland Games, local A & P shows and many indoor competitions throughout the year.
Fiona has been involved in highland dancing for over 20 years. She began learning at the age of 6 and has since completed all exams under the Highland and National Dancing Academy of New Zealand to receive her diploma as a teacher and judge. In 2010 Fiona retired from competing and now focuses on her love of teaching. She currently has a small group of pupils aged 3-21 and thoroughly enjoys watching her pupils develop the same passion for this historical sport. Being an Occupational Therapist, Fiona understands that all children have differing levels of ability and works using a strengths approach to learning. Some children work towards competitions, others towards completing exams, and some choose to just be part of a fun dancing environment without the pressures of competition. Most of all we have loads of fun!!
Dance provides children with many benefits, some of which include:
- increased fitness and physical ability
- enhanced musical appreciation, rhythm and coordination
- chance to make lifelong friends
- development of confidence in front of an audience
- learnt routine, dedication and self-motivation
Competitions are held throughout New Zealand, including the Auckland and Waipu Highland Games, local A & P shows and many indoor competitions throughout the year.