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	NZ DANCE RESOURCES 15th April 2010 This is a list of films, music and books on dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand. These resources are of interest for dance fans and for teachers in New Zealand primary and secondary schools. Teachers use resources to support curriculum work and dvds are used for NCEA study. DANZ Resources Original New Zealand dvds, cds and books to assist dance teaching. Includes the work of Douglas Wright, Shona McCullagh, Footnote Dance, Anita Hutchins and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. In Full Flight Four NZ dance documentaries from television series Mercury Lane - MAU Pacific Dance, Raewyn Hill, Limbs and the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Four different reasons for dancing as a career, and different approaches to choreography from diverse dance styles; contemporary from Pacific and Pakeha perspectives, historical (Limbs 1980s) and ballet. Appropriate for years 9-13 but could be used to illustrate dance styles for a younger age too. 46 min. Available on VHS for $15.00 including postage & GST from 09 630 7333 or greenstone@gspictures.co.nz Maui the Show The Maui Education Resource Pack and a copy of the full show DVD, CD soundtrack and show programme are available from tanemahuta@teaomarama.com or Arts Online website Royal New Zealand Ballet Educational resources based on Royal New Zealand Ballet seasons. Available from www.nzballet.org.nz Ihi Frenzy Making of a Dance video resource of the 2001 production of Ihi FrENZy by the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Te Matarae I Orehu. The kit includes video of behind the scenes, interviewing the choreographers and performance footage and an accompanying teacher's booklet. For year 9-13 students. $40.50 +gst from 04 471 5549 or 0800 800 565 or orders@learningmedia.co.nz Arts Online Key website for arts educators in New Zealand. Free access to teaching resources for primary and secondary school dance teachers including teacher resource exchange and planning and assessment resources. Dance Education in New Zealand Schools 1900-2008 An illustrated monograph, by Jan Bolwell, that documents the development of dance in New Zealand schools. The author discusses physical training based upon English physical education philosophies and the gradual evolution of dance education practices which reflected the cultures of this land. Key personalities and institutions are profiled. For senior secondary and tertiary dance students. $25 incl p+p from jansun@paradise.net.nz Dance of the Instant Documentary of The New Dance Group who played a key role in pioneering modern dance in New Zealand in the 1940s. Inspired by Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey, pioneers of modern dance, with whom one of the members (Rona Bailey) had studied in New York. The film, directed by Shirley Horrocks, features striking archival footage of the group, lively and engaging interviews with surviving members, re-enactments, and many rare photographs. Dancing Fulbrighters Written by Fulbright alumna Jennifer Shennan to mark Fulbright New Zealand's 60th anniversary, this 24 page booklet documents the exchange experiences of 15 New Zealand and American Fulbright grantees in the field of dance, including dancers, choreographers, educators, researchers and critics. "In this delightful booklet, with photographs to bring the text to life, Jennifer has produced a little jewel that tells some of the dance history of our country... International exchanges in dance are so important - they reinforce a sense of family, and add worth to all our endeavours." - Sir Jon Trimmer, Royal New Zealand Ballet (Fulbright alumnus). Printed copies $5 from Fulbright 04 472 2065 or info@fulbright.co.nz, or download for free. NZ On Screen Website providing access to television, film, music video and new media produced in New Zealand including dance documentaries and films. Find further education information on the DANZ Education page
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