Welcome to Alkor Dance Studio. Under the leadership of champion coach Ekaterina Prus, we offer world-class Ballroom & Latin American dance instruction in Birkenhead, North Shore Auckland.
Whether you're stepping onto the floor for the first time or competing for national championships, our studio combines technical mastery with an encouraging community.
Head coach Ekaterina Prus brings 17+ years of competitive experience (Australian, NZ & Asian-Pacific Champion) directly to your lessons.
Dance develops posture, mental focus, musicality, and spatial coordination in young minds while building lifelong confidence.
No partner required! Discover Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Waltz, and Foxtrot in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for adult beginners.
Structured age-appropriate classes for juniors (ages 5-17). Build rhythm, posture, core endurance, and teamwork with ballroom and Latin routines.
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Social and technique classes for beginners to advanced. Learn Latin rhythms (Samba, Cha-Cha, Jive) and smooth Ballroom (Waltz, Foxtrot).
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Bespoke choreography customized to your special song. Impress your wedding guests with a confident, effortless first dance tailored to your style.
Explore Wedding Packages →Real moments from our Birkenhead studio classes, competitions, and social dancing (@alkor_nz_dance).
Expert Choreographer, Competition Adjudicator & Ballroom Dance Specialist
Ekaterina Prus is a highly accomplished professional offering world-class instruction in Latin and Ballroom dance. With 17 years in competitive dance and 15 years as a dedicated teacher, her students consistently achieve victories in regional, national, and international championships.
Join us at our two Birkenhead venues. Your first group trial class is completely free!
"Coach Ekaterina is amazing with children! My daughter started 6 months ago with no dance experience, and her confidence and posture have skyrocketed. She looks forward to Sunday classes every single week."
"My partner and I were terrified of looking awkward for our first dance. Ekaterina created a simple, elegant routine tailored to our song that made us feel confident and natural. Our guests were blown away!"
"As an adult beginner, I was worried about fitting in. The Thursday evening class at Hinemoa St is warm, encouraging, and fun. It's the best workout of my week!"
Our primary main address is 21 Enterprise Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626. Our Sunday 10:30am group class and private coaching sessions take place here!
Our official group schedule includes: Sundays 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM at 21 Enterprise Street, and Thursdays 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (18:00–19:30) at 181 Hinemoa Street. Private lessons are available by appointment.
Your first trial class is 100% free with no credit card or long-term commitment required. Simply register online or call 021 0808 1776!
