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	Dance News 9th Mar 2010 - WORKS IN PROGRESS DANZ Internship platform for emerging choreographers. 8th Mar 2010 - HOT ON THE HEELS Dance performances from New Zealand and overseas at Dunedin Fringe Festival. 1st Mar 2010 - PASIFIKA FESTIVAL EXPANDS New Zealand's biggest Pacific event has new events in 2010. 25th Feb 2010 - DANCE FOCUSED NETWORKS STRENGTHEN THE SECTOR DANZ cluster groups for individuals working in the dance industry. 12th Feb 2010 - DANZ PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS Workshops and forums provided in partnership with DANZ in 2010. 11th Feb 2010 - DANZ TRAINING 2010 - KEEPING DANCE MOVING New DANZ workshops for 2010, the third year of our successful national programme. 1st Feb 2010 - CHOREOGRAPHIC OPPORTUNITY IN TAIWAN World Dance Alliance 2010 International Young Choreographer Project 29th Jan 2010 - NEW DANZ BASE IN AUCKLAND DANZ, along with Atamira, the Pacific Dance Project and tempo, has moved to a new space in Auckland. 28th Jan 2010 - DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI MICHAEL PARMENTER Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Michael Parmenter will speak at the University of Auckland, 6 March 2010. 27th Jan 2010 - NZ INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL DANZ EVENTS Exclusive opportunities to learn from international dance companies. 26th Jan 2010 - TEMPO '10 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Calling performers to register for Auckland's festival of dance. 22nd Jan 2010 - KōWHITI FESTIVAL OF MāORI CONTEMPORARY DANCE A new festival celebrates Matariki in 2010. 21st Jan 2010 - DANCE EVENT PROMOTION promoting dance events in New Zealand through DANZ 21st Jan 2010 - PATIO LATINO 2010 A day of Latin culture in Christchurch 20th Jan 2010 - Kā PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DANCE PROGRAMME Available free for Auckland secondary schools in 2010. 11th Jan 2010 - SUBSIDY TO ATTEND PACIFIC ARTS ASSOCIATION SYMPOSIUM Creative New Zealand is offering 10 subsidies to New Zealand artists. 4th Dec 2009 - ACTION / REACTION SCHOOLS PROGRAMME DANZ LEOTC programme for schools, with Lyne Pringle. 30th Nov 2009 - PACIFIC DANCE FONO 2009 A national gathering of pacific dance practitioners in New Zealand held in November 2009. 30th Nov 2009 - INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PERFORMANCE SCIENCE Bringing together art and science at the University of Auckland. 27th Nov 2009 - RUEDA AND CAPOEIRA FESTIVALS IN NZ Two New Zealand festivals in December 2009. 25th Nov 2009 - NZ BALLET ARTISTIC DIRECTOR STEPS DOWN Gary Harris will leave the Royal New Zealand Ballet at the end of 2010. 18th Nov 2009 - INTERNATIONAL DANCE SYMPOSIUM IN OTAGO 'Dancing Across the Disciplines' dance studies symposium will be held at the University of Otago in June 2010. 23rd Oct 2009 - CHRISTCHURCH RESIDENCY FOR NEW YORK DANCE ARTISTS Robbinschilds are coming to Christchurch as The Physics Room / Arts Centre International Artists in Residence. 22nd Oct 2009 - DANZ LINKING INTERNATIONALLY DANZ has been invited to present at two international conferences in November. 19th Oct 2009 - A NEW TOURING INITIATIVE Establishment of the Touring Arts Charitable Trust. 18th Oct 2009 - $23,500 UP FOR GRABS FOR 2010 FESTIVAL Funding available for Dunedin Fringe Festival 16th Oct 2009 - DUNEDIN CONTEMPORARY DANCE GROUP PREMIERE Dance Lab is set to premiere its new work 'Underground Renaissance'. 5th Oct 2009 - A FUTURE FOR WELLINGTON'S DANCE FESTIVAL Wellington City Council invite the dance community to a discussion on the future of 'Dance Your Socks Off'. 5th Oct 2009 - SUSTAINED SUPPORT FOR ARTS ORGANISATIONS through Creative New Zealand's new funding system for 2009. 30th Sep 2009 - CHANCE TO DANCE A full day of beginners dance classes in Auckland on 4 October. 28th Sep 2009 - ASSISTANCE FOR DANCE TEACHERS Dance Education Resources for teachers in schools. 28th Sep 2009 - SUZANNE COWAN RECEIVES FELLOWSHIP IN COMMUNITY DANCE Auckland performer and choreographer awarded the Caroline Plummer Fellowship at the University of Otago. 11th Sep 2009 - PAY AND CONDITIONS OF WORK IN NZ DANCE DANZ is researching working conditions in New Zealand dance. 1st Sep 2009 - DANCE FESTIVALS In Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch during September and October. 31st Aug 2009 - PRIME CUTS - WIN TICKETS At tempo, Auckland's festival of dance in October. 28th Aug 2009 - NEW DANCE COMPANY IN CHRISTCHURCH - WIN TICKETS Newly formed contemporary dance company 'Southern Lights Dance Company'. 24th Aug 2009 - MāORI CONTEMPORARY DANCE SUMMIT for Māori and Pakeha who wish to support this growing artform. 13th Aug 2009 - DANCE AS PART OF KIWISPORT A broad view of sport or physical recreation is needed for the new Kiwisport physical activity initiative. 4th Aug 2009 - DANCE FOR TELETHON The Real Hot Bitches dance troupe perform on prime time TV. 4th Aug 2009 - DANCE SUBJECT ASSOCIATION FOR NZ SCHOOLS School teachers join the Dance Subject Association by being members of DANZ. 3rd Aug 2009 - DISABILITY AND DANCE RESEARCH DANZ 'No Exceptions' research project into disability and dance. 1st Aug 2009 - NEW ZEALAND SALSA NATIONALS - WIN TICKETS 14th Jul 2009 - JOLT WINS CREATIVE SPACE AWARD Christchurch mixed-ability dance company Jolt was recognised at Arts Access Aotearoa's Big 'A' Awards in 2009. 12th Jul 2009 - RAEWYN HILL INVITED TO PRESENT AT BOLSHOI THEATRE New Zealand choreographer to stage work at Bolshoi Ballet Academy. 29th Jun 2009 - JAVA NORTH ISLAND TOUR Dance company offers schools performances and community workshops. 19th Jun 2009 - SCHOLARSHIP TO DANCE FESTIVAL IN TAIWAN for New Zealand dancer and choreographer Anna Bate. 10th Jun 2009 - SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS IN AUCKLAND with Atamira Dance Collective and Touch Compass Dance Company. 27th May 2009 - OKAREKA DANCE COMPANY Acclaimed contemporary dancers Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal. 26th May 2009 - CARTING THE ARTS 'ROUND TOWN DANZ initiates Auckland regional touring circuit 22nd May 2009 - DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DANCE COMPANIES With the STAMP programme at The Edge in Auckland. 8th May 2009 - SOUTH ISLAND DANCE NETWORK Website for dance in Christchurch and Dunedin. 30th Apr 2009 - MEET DANZ DANZ is holding several forums around the country in May and June 2009. 26th Mar 2009 - DANZ WORKSHOPS CANCELLATION & SUBSIDY POLICY DANZ Training Programme 2010 3rd Mar 2009 - INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY Celebrated annually on 29 April 27th Feb 2009 - WHITIREIA SHIFTS TO WELLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Two successful performing arts programmes combine under one roof. 9th Feb 2009 - AUCKLAND FESTIVAL DANCE A strong programme of dance for Auckland Festival 2009. 28th Nov 2008 - THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF DANCE IN NEW ZEALAND by Tara Jahn-Werner. 26th Nov 2008 - DANCE ONE OF MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIES FOR KIWIS Results of the SPARC 2007/08 Active New Zealand Survey. 7th Nov 2008 - DANZ INTERNSHIPS DANZ is offering internships for Tertiary graduates in Auckland. 30th Oct 2008 - THE ENCHANTED FOREST Exhibition celebrating the choreographers, directors and designers of some of New Zealand's biggest dance productions. 30th Oct 2008 - TEMPO FESTIVAL AWARDS Awards Results from Tempo, Auckland's festival of dance. 20th Oct 2008 - KAPA HAKA PERFORMERS VISIT CHINA A Wellington Maori cultural group are off to China to perform at an International Festival. 10th Sep 2008 - DANCE INDUSTRY STRATEGY LAUNCHED A new strategy written in consultation with the New Zealand dance community identifies key areas for development and calls for commitment from the wider economic and social infrastructure. 20th Aug 2008 - MATCHBOX An interview with Daniel Belton on his latest dance film. 3rd Jul 2008 - SIR JON TRIMMER - 50 YEARS WITH THE RNZB A Free public concert celebrates Sir Jon Trimmer's 50 years of dancing in the Royal New Zealand Ballet. 13th Jun 2008 - NEW ZEALAND DANCER AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS ARTIST RESIDENCY IN FRANCE 28th May 2008 - THE DANCE REVIEW Reports on dance from the UK review the impact of dance on young people. 1st May 2008 - MAKE SURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD DANZ is hosting forums to facilitate the development of a strategy for the dance sector. 25th Mar 2008 - DANCERS IN SCHOOLS The Ministry of Education Artists in Schools programme creates opportunities for dance artists to work with school students. 28th Jan 2008 - MICHAEL PARMENTER TO EXPLORE GERMAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE The Goethe-Institut has invited New Zealand dancer/choreographer Michael Parmenter to explore recent trends in contemporary dance in Germany. 17th Dec 2007 - DANCE PARTNERS PROJECT A partnership between DANZ and the Lion Foundation - linking dance with schools and communities. 14th Dec 2007 - DANZ PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL DANZ and the International Arts Festival are offering a masterclass with Tero Saarinen and forum with Akram Khan in March. 1st Nov 2007 - DANCE SUBJECT ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED Dance Subject Association for Primary and Secondary teachers of dance formally established. 31st Oct 2007 - TEMPO FESTIVAL 07 AWARDS RESULTS 22nd Oct 2007 - NEW ZEALAND WINS 2007 WORLD HIP HOP CHAMPS 10th Oct 2007 - NZ SCHOOL OF DANCE TURNS FORTY 3rd Sep 2007 - LEGENDS OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE Classic Contemporary Dance Photographic Exhibition of the 90s remounted by DANZ for tempo Auckland�s Dance Festival in October. 3rd Jul 2007 - DANCE IN OUR ASIA PACIFIC NEIGHBOURHOOD A report on the World Dance Alliance - Asia Pacific Conference by Tania Kopytko, DANZ Executive Director 3rd Apr 2007 - NATIONAL DANCE MAGAZINE LAUNCHED DANZ Quarterly magazine is available in shops and bookstores nationwide from April 2007. 20th Dec 2006 - DANCE FILM AWARDS International awards for NZ dance films BREAK and Black Grace documentary. 12th Dec 2006 - THE STATE OF DANCE A report on the DANZ forum in Christchurch. 12th Dec 2006 - DANCE SUPPORT IN WELLINGTON Notes from a DANZ forum on professional dance in Wellington. 16th Nov 2006 - CHANGES TO EDUCATION SUPPORT FOR NZ SCHOOL TEACHERS 6th Nov 2006 - WORLD RENOWNED CHOREOGRAPHER AT UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND Carol Brown assumes a role in the Dance Studies Programme of The University of Auckland. 26th Sep 2006 - RAD AND IDTA WORKING TOGETHER The Royal Academy of Dance and the International Dance Teachers' Association will work together in teacher education and training and examinations 5th Sep 2006 - DANCE LEAPS FORWARD Funding increases show confidence in New Zealand dance. 28th Jul 2006 - ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER Former Executive Director of DANZ, Amanda Skoog. 13th Jun 2006 - DANCE A UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SUBJECT Dance has become an 'approved' subject for University Entrance in New Zealand Schools.

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