Music CDs
SOUNZ
Music information centre that sells music recordings of New Zealand composers.
Best Foot Forward
Footnote Dance
New Zealand music for teachers to use in the classroom and for dance composition workshops. Suitable for all ages. Order online
Danceabout
Jonathan Besser and Jenny Cossey
A wide variety of music from environmental sounds to tango. Each musical composition has two suggested creative dance lesson plans with learning outcomes. Suitable for all ages. Order online
New Zealand Music for Creative Dance
Selected by Jenny Cossey
This compilation album promotes New Zealand music that is suitable for creative dance in schools. The tracks, from a variety of genres, are suitable for warm up, dance activities, improvisation and for choreographed works. Order online
Peaks to Plains
Michelle Scullion and Jenny Cossey
Music that represents different environments from city to country. For creative work. Suitable for all ages. Order online
Springsounds
Michelle Scullion and Jenny Cossey
A teaching resource that provides creative ways for students to gain practical knowledge about the elements of dance and music as defined by The Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum. A range of musical styles are presented.
Suitable for years 3 – 8. Order online
Universal Children's Audio
Recording company dedicated to creating music for children.
Dance!
Produced by Radha Sahar
This CD includes a variety of music especially composed for creative dance and dance-drama. There is a high content of New Zealand music, multicultural music and music that appeals to boys. Order online.
KoriKori
Produced by Radha Sahar
Movement songs in three languages: Maori, Samoan and English. Also instrumental version of each song as karaoke tracks. There are three ways to use the music – get fit, get creative and learn a new language by listening to all three versions. Order online.
Down the Back of the Chair
The Ministry of Education's catalogue of teaching and learning resources for schools.
Kiwi Kidsongs 16
Supports teachers who are teaching the arts, it is structured around the three disciplines of dance, drama and music. Suitable for years 0–13. Order online or by phone 0800 660 662, or fax 0800 660 663.
Kiwi Kidsongs 17
The songs cover a wide variety of styles and have been chosen to appeal to children of different ages, cultures and interests. Suitable for years 0–8. Order online or by phone 0800 660 662, or fax 0800 660 663.
New Wave Folkdancing
For more information on each of the titles or email raestorey36@gmail.com
New Wave FolkdancingAges 3-7 |
This teaching resource contains a video of each dance (here is an example and another example), recorded music to dance to (here is an example), and a pdf book giving the dance instructions, song words, teaching notes, and some fascinating background material (here is a sample page and another sample). |
New Wave FolkdancingAges 7-10 |
This teaching resource contains a video of each dance (here is an example), recorded music to dance to (here is an example), and a pdf book giving the dance instructions, song words, teaching tips, and fascinating material for understanding, discussion and creativity (here is a sample page). |
New Wave FolkdancingTens, Teens & Adults |
This teaching resource contains a video of each dance (here is an example), recorded music to dance to (here is an example), and a pdf book giving the dance instructions, song words, teaching tips, and much fascinating information (here is a sample page). |
Showpieces of Many Cultures |
This teaching resource contains a video of each dance (here is an example), recorded music to dance to (here is an example), and a pdf book giving the dance instructions, song words, useful notes, and much fascinating information (here is a sample page). |