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
Allan Barry
Adele Welch
Jo Ryburn

Andrea L’Amie

Heidi Martin

Melody Martin

Anna-Louise Herzog

Annabelle Palmer

Adriana Harper

Marina Kosenko

Lena Malkova

Non Syllabus Classes

Baby Ballerinas
Tiny Tutus
Pre Primary
Open Classes
Pointe Classes
Stretch Class                   Hip Hop          Competition Lessons
Adult Ballet

RAD Syllabus

All Graded and Vocational Ballet
Solo Seal

NZMAD Syllabus

Jazz
Contemporary                Tap