Media Releases

DANZ is thrilled to be launching a nationwide video dance project during NZ Dance Week. Keep Reading

Following a worldwide search for the most outstanding young talents in dance, Rolex has announced that a 22-year-old New Zealander, Christopher Ofanoa, has been named as a top dance finalist for the 2016–17 Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. Keep Reading

Hip hop is as hot as it gets when creative and dynamic dancers take to the stage to compete for a glorious top spot in the Street Dance NZ finals. Keep Reading

New Zealand Dance Week will take place on 23-30 April 2016. Organised by Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ), New Zealand Dance Week is a national event to celebrate and elevate the awareness of all forms of dance. Keep Reading

Auckland Theatre Company (ATC), in partnership with its new exclusive principal sponsor, ASB, has announced that the ASB season of Billy Elliot the Musical will be the debut production in the new ASB Waterfront Theatre from Friday 7 October, 2016. Keep Reading

Kapati Coast 15-year-old dancer, Salem Foxx, has won the Attitude Artistic Achievement Award at the 2015 Attitude Awards. Keep Reading

Dance features prominently in the 2016 Auckland Arts Festival programme which has diversity at its heart, with works that cross time, cultures, borders and art forms. Keep Reading

In its third year, the Women of Influence Programme is designed to identify, recognise and celebrate the 100 most influential women shaping New Zealand. Keep Reading

Talented artists, innovators and leaders are being recognised for their outstanding contribution to Pacific arts at this year’s Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards. . Keep Reading

Wellington's vibrant street festival CubaDupa will be returning in 2016 with an exciting range of street performance. Keep Reading

The 2015 finalists for the Women of Influence Awards has been announced. Keep Reading

Anton Carter has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive of Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ) and will commence duties on Monday 5 October 2015. Keep Reading

On 6 August DANZ farewelled Tania Kopytko with an evening of celebration of her legacy at DANZ over 11 years. There was unanimous appreciation of the care Tania has taken with DANZ to acquire the current position of a robust and respected industry advocate. Read Tania's farewell message. Keep Reading

The 2015 recipients of the Christchurch Arts Excellence Awards are announced. Keep Reading

It’s festival season and there are going to be so many great things happening around the country! Keep Reading