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DANZ Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC)
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DANZ provides hands-on interactive
learning experiences in dance that enhance and enrich the curriculum.
Annabel Reader runs DANZ LEOTC workshops and programmes in schools. Annabel trained at Whitireia Performing Arts and has a Degree in Choreography and Contemporary Dance from UNITEC. She was a Footnote dancer, is a professional performer and has been working as an LEOTC provider since 2005.
For further information or to book DANZ LEOTC email Annabel or phone (04) 802 0533.
Programmes Available:
Integrated Arts Workshops
Students explore dance in relation to visual arts, music and drama.
The aim of these workshops are to develop students' choreography and performance skills in an integrated arts environment,
on-site in museums, art galleries, libraries etc.
Curriculum strands: Communicating and interpreting in dance; Developing practical knowledge in dance; Understanding dance in context.
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Kaitoke School
working with Annabel at Wanganui Library
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Understanding and Relating to Dance Performances
Students and teachers have the opportunity to understand aspects of artistic and cultural diversity in live performance.
The sessions will involve creative dance sessions or forums in which the students are guided to explore an element or idea from a live performance which they will attend or have attended.
These sessions will vary depending on the age and ability of the students.
Curriculum strands: Developing practical knowledge in dance; developing ideas in dance; communicating and interpreting in dance. |

Flaxmere Primary School with EIT Dance students
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Exploring Dance-Making
Students explore ways of creating dance and vocabularies of movement. They will learn how to use various sources of motivation and inspiration in creating their own dance. The sessions will work through ideas and choreographic development and aspects of preparing for a performance.
Curriculum strands: Developing practical knowledge in dance; developing ideas in dance; communicating and interpreting in dance.
Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes tours of theatres, dance studios and dance companies. Students investigate and gain an understanding of the working context for dance professionals, dance students and theatre staff in a variety of genres of dance.
Curriculum strands: Communicating and interpreting in dance; understanding dance in context.
Teacher's comments about DANZ LEOTC workshops
Inclusive and boy friendly Raumati School
Lets kids experiment and take ownership of dance Bishop Viard College
For more information about any of these projects email Annabel Reader, DANZ Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) or phone (04) 802 0533
For LEOTC and other dance events visit the DANZ Diary - check out Performances and Festivals/Competitions as well as the School Opportunities category.
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A Ministry of Education Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC) initiative.
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