Dance Resources

This resource provides some advice on customer service, which is important for all dance businesses. Keep Reading

This resource written in 2012 looks at different ways of teaching in a studio environment. Keep Reading

Ballet classes and projects for adults are growing internationally. Here DANZ explores some 2015 New Zealand research and insights into this area of dance. Keep Reading

This resource was written for the “Creating great dance in Musical Theatre for all your cast” choreographic workshop at the Musical Theatre NZ Conference in Christchurch, March 2015. Keep Reading

This report commissioned by Te Matatini and the Misnistry of Culture and Heritage looks at the benefits and validity of Kapa Haka and it's potential for further research and developments. Keep Reading

This resource will encourage dance people to be professional in their approach right from the beginning of a process – to have contracts in place so that everyone knows what is expected even if there is no money to be exchanged. Keep Reading

Notes and presentation materials from DANZ's seminar on 'Tactics in Negotiating' led by Phil Darkins from Equity. This seminar programme looked at negotiating tactics and also covered why the industry needs contracts. Supported by the Lion Foundation Keep Reading

Links to organisations providing funding and grants for individuals and projects.  ... ... Keep Reading

Dance is unique ­ being both art and sport.  Dancers are athletes who are artists  and artists who are athletes. This article explores the ways you can manage you Injuries. Keep Reading

Eating well is crucial for dancers, It can have a huge impact on your health, well being and performance. This article gives you an idea of what a healthy dancer should be consuming. Keep Reading

Pilates provides dancers with a range of everyday tools to become more aware of their alignment. It also provides very effective conditioning programmes that can boost a dancer's functional stability by increasing the protective strength of their local muscle structures. Keep Reading

Alignment and posture are essential to dancers as it makes them appear more elegant and confident. It also improves overall balance and body control. This article explores the how the use of imagery can benefit dancers. Keep Reading

This resource by Tania Huddart, represents latest approaches to stretching and challenges some present dance practice. While the role of dance is largely beneficial to people's health, injuries are increasing. Stretching in the appropriate way will minimise injury arising from poor preparation. Keep Reading

In 2004 Susan Simpson conducted a research on Dancer's health and preparation, targeting the freelance contemporary dance community. Keep Reading

This resource summarises information on pricing dance performances and its role in developing audiences. Keep Reading