DANZ MAGAZINE

Inspired by the whare tapere in her project 'Whakaahua: Coming to Form', the 2014 Caroline Plummer Fellowship in Community Dance Fellow, Louise Potiki Bryant, tells us how this came to life. Keep Reading

Growing NZ International Dance Day Celebrations By Jenny Cossey, Hahna Briggs and Tania Kopytko In our last magazine we considered growing International Dance Day (IDD) into a nationwide event that would raise the profile of dance. The Dance Industry Strategy recognised dance visibility and recognition as vital to dance’... Keep Reading

The first circus as we know it today, took place in 1768 when a crowd gathered around a ring formed of stakes and rope in London. Its roots, however, touch upon many cultures. Whether presented on stage or in a ring in the classical style, it is, as Ernest Hemmingway said, "an ageless delight." Keep Reading

The Pacific Skin project explores complex Pacific issues through multi-dimensional media and performance and a variety of partnerships all offering an exciting collaborative model. Keep Reading

This interview with Chris Jannides on his PhD research, The SocioKinetic-bodymApp, an Improvisation Tool for a Dance and Movement Practice, shows how this research has informed his current work and what his aspirations are for the future. Keep Reading

A Tower Of Fun What A Feeling By Francesca Horsley In something of a happy homecoming, former Royal New Zealand Ballet member Éric Languet is once again working with New Zealand dancers - this time with Footnote New Zealand Dance in a co-production, Bbeals. It is 17 years since French choreographer and dancer has worked in New... Keep Reading

Tanemahuta Gray explores the presence of Kaumātua Kapa Haka. Keep Reading

A profile on expat New Zealand choreographer and dancer, Craig Bary. Keep Reading

While many dance genres thrive on competition, this article provides some insights into the role of dance for young people within a non-competitive environment. Keep Reading

Creative New Zealand have recently announced two new initiatives to support the dance sector. Keep Reading

The Arts Foundation and Boosted are celebrating a significant milestone for the Dance community, wih 100% of all Dance projects on Boosted reaching their funding targets since the site launched in March 2013. Keep Reading

A profile on Fiji's brave new VOU Dance Company which specialises in traditional, contemporary and modern fusion dance intermixed with live music. Keep Reading

Qi Huan former dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet has now embraced teaching dance. This article explore his career changes. Keep Reading

This article explores the development of outreach projects and their significance for NZ dance development. Keep Reading

Suzanne Cowan discusses her work in Dunedin as a recipient of The Caroline Plummer Fellowship, which resulted in House of Memories. Keep Reading