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Nuel Nonso (Nigerian-born musician now based in NZ) gives his insights on the flow of dance influences between the cultures of Africa and the US; from shoki to Hip Hop. I remember watching Missy Elliott's WTF (Where They From) for the first time and grinning that I-see-you grin when,... Keep Reading
Collaborating as a Collective By Bella Wilson and Dance Plant Collective Dance Plant Collective is a contemporary dance theatre collective based in Auckland. Here Co-founders Tui Hofmann, Brittany Kohler, Natasha Kohler, Rosie Tapsell, Jaz Yahel and Bella Wilson discuss their approach to collaboration. Initially, we formed our collective ... Keep Reading
A Dance Making Micro-Economy By Sarah Foster-Sproull Choreographer and Master of Dance Studies Sarah Foster-Sproull on reimagining dance making; placing the dancer as a consumer within the service-driven, consumer-oriented micro-economy of a choreographic process. As an artist, I believe it is essential to consider the way I make work in or... Keep Reading
Dancer-Centered Dance Making - Reimagining Collaborative Choreographic Relationships By Sarah Knox Placing dancers at the centre of the process of creating dance work underpins the teaching and choreographic practices of Sarah Knox and Sarah Foster-Sproull. These principles are core to TRIGGER dance, founded by these two multi-talented dance... Keep Reading
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In recent months the Royal New Zealand Ballet have visited prisons, audio-described significant productions and held backstage tours for the Deaf and blind community. This and much more is because of one woman's ardent desire for accessibility in the ballet. Pascale Parenteau is the woman w... Keep Reading
Java Dance Theatre have been creating and presenting work for young audiences for more than 10 years. In this article Sacha Copland looks at ‘accessibility’ in dance through the lens of the oldest language of all, body language and the relief of physical expression. Keep Reading
With dance jumping on the bandwagon of reality TV shows in recent years, dance has gained a profile in mainstream media. Brian Jones looks at the impact these shows have on providing ‘first dance’ experiences for audiences, and if they help to grow long-term and lasting interest in dance. Keep Reading
Community dance is vibrant and varied in New Zealand. Carlene Newall de Jesus and Cindy Jang speak to Hamish McIntosh about accessibility in community dance and how the next generation of practitioners are finding space to grow. Keep Reading
In this article, former DANZ Chief Executive Anton Carter, talks to Charlotte Nightingale, new General Manager for Touch Compass Dance Company. Keep Reading
In this article, Carlene Newall de Jesus provides some insight and perspectives from artists/companies working with seniors, or mature dancers, to create and presentwork. Keep Reading
A Tribute to Nigel Boyes 7 December 1959 - 2 July 2018 By Sheryl Lowe The sudden passing of Nigel Boyes, just a little over two months following a diagnosis of lung cancer, has left a major gap in New Zealand’s dance and wider arts community. Nigel will be hugely missed for the unique role he played as an under-the-rad... Keep Reading
A detailed insight into the diverse dance communities that help shape the varied and distinctive dance community of Aotearoa. Through research and interviews, this article explores the vibrant dance expressions that are currently taking place in New Zealand. Keep Reading
DANZ Chief Executive Anton Carter talks with the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, leader of our country and the Minister for Culture and Heritage. Keep Reading
Ufitia Sagapolutele and Trae Te Wiki talk to Kendall Jones about their experiences as interns connecting with, and learning from, current leaders of the New Zealand dance industry. Keep Reading
In this article, Dione Joseph talks to Jack Gray about his perspectives on leadership in dance in his new role as Artistic Director for Atamira Dance Company. Keep Reading