Our History

MEBA is based in a convenient Newmarket location at the junction of Manukau and Great South Roads and operate three studios there. Parking is available and extra parking also well accessible in local streets within the vicinity.

MEBA has been operating in the Mt Eden area for well over 30 years now and since 1985 by Heather Palmer. Over the years MEBA has done exceptionally well in competitions and one of the best places in Auckland for pre-tertiary ballet education. Please visit our Past Pupils page for an extensive list of past MEBA pupils living the dream of a fulltime ballet and dance career in NZ and around the world.

Teaching Staff

Heather Palmer
Melinda Palmer
Christie Palmer
Trilby Palmer
Heidi Martin
Andrea L’Amie
Jo Ryburn
Melody Martin
Blair Wood
Anna MacRae
Emerald Jackson
Meika McHardy
Ariana Hond
Alicia Reid
Jane Turner
Erin Bowerman
Richie Cesan
Emily Dobbs
Jonathon Thai
Amelia Chandulal-MacKay
Marina Kosenko
Lena Malkova

Non Syllabus Classes

Baby Ballerinas
Tiny Tutus
Pre Primary
Open Classes in ballet, jazz, lyrical & contemporary
Pointe Classes
Stretch Class
Hip Hop
Competition Lessons
Adult Ballet

RAD Syllabus

All Graded and Vocational Ballet
Solo Seal

NZMAD Syllabus

Jazz
Contemporary
Tap