Dance Resources

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

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

Here teachers can find a collection of useful resources, articles, and plans which support dance in the classroom. 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