Dance Resources

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

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

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

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

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

In order to develop our professional practice and make New Zealand dance stronger, it is important to evaluate our work and learn from this. This 360 degree project evaluation tool will help to facilitate the process. Keep Reading

Good professional practice in dance includes knowledge and implementation of ethical and compliance issues. These comprise written and unwritten codes of practice and legal legislation. Keep Reading

Whatever your employment situation it is advisable to have a written contract. If you don't have a formal, legal agreement, it doesn't mean you don't have a contract, an exchange of emails or verbal agreement also constitutes a contract. Keep Reading

Teaching dance is about creating a positive learning environment for the students. This code should be used as a guide for New Zealand Dance Teachers. Keep Reading