DANZ MAGAZINE

In this article, former DANZ Chief Executive Anton Carter, talks to Charlotte Nightingale, new General Manager for Touch Compass Dance Company. Keep Reading

In this article, Carlene Newall de Jesus provides some insight and perspectives from artists/companies working with seniors, or mature dancers, to create and presentwork. Keep Reading

A Tribute to Nigel Boyes 7 December 1959 - 2 July 2018 By Sheryl Lowe   The sudden passing of Nigel Boyes, just a little over two months following a diagnosis of lung cancer, has left a major gap in New Zealand’s dance and wider arts community. Nigel will be hugely missed for the unique role he played as an under-the-rad... Keep Reading

When the death of much respected arts manager and passionate advocate for the arts Sue Paterson was announced, the accolades from her former employers and colleagues in the arts, culture, business and government sectors immediately poured in. Keep Reading

A detailed insight into the diverse dance communities that help shape the varied and distinctive dance community of Aotearoa. Through research and interviews, this article explores the vibrant dance expressions that are currently taking place in New Zealand. Keep Reading

DANZ Chief Executive Anton Carter talks with the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, leader of our country and the Minister for Culture and Heritage. Keep Reading

Ufitia Sagapolutele and Trae Te Wiki talk to Kendall Jones about their experiences as interns connecting with, and learning from, current leaders of the New Zealand dance industry. Keep Reading

The much-loved musical extravaganza Moulin Rouge is hosting auditions for dancers in New Zealand in July this year. Lauren Sanderson caught up with Associate Artistic Director Janet Pharoah to find out about the audition process, what she will be looking for and her tips for preparing for the big day. Keep Reading

In this article, Dione Joseph talks to Jack Gray about his perspectives on leadership in dance in his new role as Artistic Director for Atamira Dance Company. Keep Reading

The recipient of the first DANZ Māori Choreolab was freelancer and Atamira Dance Company member Bianca Hyslop. Bianca was paired with experienced Māori choreographer, Merenia Gray. The following is a personal account from Bianca about her six-week journey towards the creation of Beauty of Small. Keep Reading

To honour Te Matatini, New Zealand's premier Māori performing arts competition, and celebrate kapa haka as an art-form, DANZ had the privilege of partnering with Carl Ross (Te Matatini Executive Director) and the Te Matatini team to publish a very special kapa haka resource in the DANZ Magazine. Keep Reading

Following 10 years as the Executive Director of DANZ, Tania Kopytko returned to her home town of Palmerston North in 2016 and her first love as a dancer and creator of dance. In this article she provides an insight to the cultural melting pot of dance activity that reflects its diverse population base of 84,000. Keep Reading

Pro/Am is a mix of professional and amateur competition well used in a sporting context, but it has become very popular in the ballroom sector. In this article Brian Jones looks at the opportunities Pro/Am has opened up for dance professionals and dance students. Keep Reading

In this article, Lauren Sanderson talks to choreographers Alfdaniels Mabingo and Charlene Tedrow about combining African and Pacific dance in Wanjiku Kiarie Sanderson’s play In Transit, which premiered in Auckland in May 2017. Keep Reading

Leslie Garcia Bowman has a passion for dance and isn't afraid to show it. It was his passion and incredible talent that got him a scholarship to one of the UK’s most prestigious dance training schools at the tender age of 15. Keep Reading