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Pop-Up Workshops: House of Marama – Hutt Central and Porirua 

Free pop-up Ballroom introduction workshops in Lower Hutt and Porirua to learn the artforms of Ballroom, led by the Kiki House of Marama.

When | Āhea

Sat 6 Sep 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Sun 7 Sep 2025, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Sat 6 Sep, The Studio, 207 High Street, Lower Hutt
Sun 7 Sep, Extreme Dance Performance Centre, 5 Paremata Crescent, Porirua 

Cost | Te utu

Free – but registration required 

The Kiki House of Marama will be hosting pop-up Ballroom introduction workshops in Hutt Central and Porirua.

These workshops are designed to be fun, open spaces for newcomers to step in, learn the basics, and get a taste of Ballroom.

Both workshops will cover the foundations of Vogue Fem and Ballroom etiquette, be sure to bring a water bottle and comfortable clothes that you can move in. 

No heels allowed.

Workshops

Sat 6 Sep, 6.00–8.00pm

The Studio
207 High Street
Lower Hutt

Sun 7 Sep, 6.00–8.00pm

Extreme Dance Performance Centre
5 Paremata Crescent
Porirua

House of Marama Wellington Ballroom Workshops, 2022. Photo by K-Ci Marama

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