Health & Safety / Best Practice

This document is designed to provide a framework for managing risks associated with COVID-19 within dance business and community dance facilities in New Zealand. It contains recommendations that are evidence based, and that follow a risk-minimisation model. It also includes recommended protocols in the event that community transmission risk... Keep Reading

During the current situation with Covid-19 and New Zealand moving to level 4 alert, many people will be missing out on the physical and mental health benefits of dance. DANZ has put together a collection of FREE online dance resources that hopefully will keep you inspired to dance at home during isolation. We will add to the list as we go -... Keep Reading

COVID-19 messages encourage all New Zealanders to make a few easy things our automatic ‘always’ behaviours. These behaviours are the most effective things we can do to protect ourselves and others from the spread of COVID-19. Keep Reading

General safety advice for exercise providers courtesy of Exercise New Zealand. The information below is compiled from IHRSA, CDC and communications from the NZ Ministry of Health. Keep Reading

There are many medical professionals actively involved in dance medicine in New Zealand, but are they are being under-utilised. Georgina Barr from SportsMed Christchurch, along with world-renowned Esther Juon, have written this article noting some of the concerns and highlighting avenues of solution to this issue. Keep Reading

Teaching dance is about creating a positive learning environment for the students. This code should be used as a guide for New Zealand Dance Teachers. Keep Reading

It is important that professional dance practitioners are excellent role models for the industry. The professional dancer is ultimately responsible for their own health and well-being and professional practice. This code should be used as a guide for the dancer's professional practice. Keep Reading

This resource by Tania Huddart, represents latest approaches to stretching and challenges some present dance practice. While the role of dance is largely beneficial to people's health, injuries are increasing. Stretching in the appropriate way will minimise injury arising from poor preparation. Keep Reading

Alignment and posture are essential to dancers as it makes them appear more elegant and confident. It also improves overall balance and body control. This article explores the how the use of imagery can benefit dancers. Keep Reading

Choreography is about managing people as well as dance. This code should be use as a guide for New Zealand Choreographers Keep Reading

Good professional practice in dance includes knowledge and implementation of ethical and compliance issues. These comprise written and unwritten codes of practice and legal legislation. Keep Reading

This DANZ resource focuses on how social and recreational dancers can prepare themselves for dance and prevent injury. It contains quick tips from dance celebrity Brian Jones and a Comprehensive Guide to warm up and cool down by studio specialist Tania Huddart. Keep Reading

In 2004 Susan Simpson conducted a research on Dancer's health and preparation, targeting the freelance contemporary dance community. 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

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

This resource provides some advice on customer service, which is important for all dance businesses. 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