Dance Resources

Unlike when playing music for ‘personal use’ such as at home or in the car, when you play music in your dance business this is considered a ‘public performance’, and to do so legally requires permission from the owners of the copyright in that music.    Under the New Zealand Copyright Act, having permission from music creators... Keep Reading

Guidance for New Zealand Dance Businesses and Facilities operating under the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Light System) Reflecting New Zealand Government COVID-19 Protection Framework provisions effective 14 April 2022 The COVID-19 Protection Framework (otherwise known as the Traffic Light... Keep Reading

Figuring out how to use Social Media as a creative or company owner can be quite tricky, like knowing when to post, trends, and other complicated technological stuff. But don’t worry, I’m here to give you a few quick hacks to help present yourself or your business on Social Media… and possibly get more followers. In this blog, I’m... Keep Reading

During the current situation with Covid-19 and New Zealand moving to level 4 alert, many people will be missing out on the physical and mental health benefits of dance. DANZ has put together a collection of FREE online dance resources that hopefully will keep you inspired to dance at home during isolation. We will add to the list as we go -... Keep Reading

DANCE FOR ALL This resource has been developed by DANZ in partnership with Arts Access Aotearoa and Touch Compass Dance Company. It supports our vision to ‘make dance visible’ in Aotearoa New Zealand, by providing services to the dance sector in all its diversity. The objective of this lift-out is to highlight some of the important things... Keep Reading

Asia–Pacific Channels is the bi-annual newsletter of the World Dance Alliance (WDA), published in collaboration by  Ausdance National in and MyDance Alliance in Malaysia. It profiles dance events and activities from WDA members throughout the Asia–Pacific region. Keep Reading

Under the Copyright Act (1994), having permission from music creators to use their music in a business setting – including dance schools - is a legal requirement. OneMusic is a joint initiative between music rights member-organisations APRA AMCOS and Recorded Music NZ. Keep Reading

Here you will find a list of institutions that offer dance courses, papers and gateway opportunities which can lead to tertiary/full time study, dance qualifications, and career pathways in the dance sector. Areas of training include things from dance performance, choreography and production to dance writing/administration, and dance... Keep Reading

There are many medical professionals actively involved in dance medicine in New Zealand, but are they are being under-utilised. Georgina Barr from SportsMed Christchurch, along with world-renowned Esther Juon, have written this article noting some of the concerns and highlighting avenues of solution to this issue. Keep Reading

New Zealand Dance Industry Strategy History and background Strategy Action plan and blueprint Voices from the forum  ... Keep Reading

New Zealand Disability and Dance Strategy History and background Statement of position Strategy Three clicks resources... Keep Reading

Sport NZ’s Active NZ Survey 2017 provides a point-in-time snapshot (rather than trend analysis) of participation in sport and active recreation explored through the lenses of age, gender, ethnicity and deprivation. Keep Reading

One of the biggest barriers for putting on an event/dance work is securing funding. This article has some tips and useful websites on obtaining funds. Keep Reading

As part of the 2015 Auckland Tempo Dance Festival New Zealand's recently appointed touring agency, Performing Arts Network New Zealand (PANNZ) spoke to the dance community about who they are, what they do and how to apply to be a touring company/group. Keep Reading

On 1 July 2015 at Q Theatre Auckland, DANZ held a DRIVE seminar to introduce and explore the new health and safety legislation which is due to come into law later this year. Lawyers from Tomkins Wake provided expert advice on the current situation. Keep Reading