15 Years of LEOTC
It has been 15 years since the Learning Education Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) programme was implemented into the DANZ agenda, providing school-aged children the opportunity to explore the abundant realms of dance. Keep Reading
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It has been 15 years since the Learning Education Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) programme was implemented into the DANZ agenda, providing school-aged children the opportunity to explore the abundant realms of dance. Keep Reading
Hey Nonny! Morris Dance, a traditional dance style associated with England, is well known but misunderstood. Here Linda Ashley explores Morris Dance in New Zealand and the dance form's early roots and contemporary expression. Keep Reading
Reaching audiences in new ways and accessibility are key approaches to Touch Compass's innovative box performance works and DanceBox films. Keep Reading
Francesco Ventriglia is the new artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Francesca Horsley asks him about his approach to programming, the company, dance history and the future. Keep Reading
Black Grace has reached twenty years of telling unique stories through dance to New Zealand and the world. Jenny Stevenson gives us a review of Neil Iremia's vision and Black Grace's growth and achievements. Keep Reading
Welcome to the the first installment of DANZ's "Did You Know..." series where we have a quickfire chat with people in New Zealand's dance industry. Keep Reading
The 5th Pacific Dance Artist in Residence was held for the second time in Wellington. Cook Islands master dance artist Tuaine-Nurse Tamarua Robati worked with high school students from the Porirua area to re-ignite the community’s passion for Cook Islands culture. Keep Reading
Tū Move is short dance programme for young Maori and Pacific Island men aged between 14-18. Otaki school teacher, Anna Groves, writes about her experience with the programme. Keep Reading
In the past two months there have been dance events which show that the NZ public's desire to dance grows and grows. What opportunities does this create for the whole sector? Keep Reading
This article profiles Min Kyoung Lee, former international student at UNITEC. Keep Reading
Two young Hip Hop dancers talk to Leah Maclean about their places in the New Zealand School of Dance and their transition into Contemporary Dance. Keep Reading
With the New Zealand Tango Festival in Wellington approaching, 23 June-1 July, Brian Jones examines what it is that attracts people to this particular dance form. Keep Reading
Dr Tania Kopytko explores the recent concerns surrounding mental health in New Zealand performing arts sectors. Keep Reading
Tania Kopytko catches up with dancer choreographer Brian Jones after the recent Dancing With The Stars (DWTS) series. Keep Reading
In this article choreographers discuss their process of creating work about WWI and Lyne Pringle reflects on this choreography of remembrance. Keep Reading