DANZ resources for dance

• Advocacy/Research
  facts and figures about dance and dance audiences in New Zealand; audience survey form; NZ Dance Industry Strategy and Blueprint for action; NZ Dance and Disability Strategy and statement of position; toolkit for dance advocacy; links to Australia-NZ arts research hub and to Creative NZ arts sector resources.
• Archiving your work
  how to create your own dance archive; where to find a home for your dance resources; copyright information and copyright issues associated with music used in teaching and performances
• Careers
  Codes of Professional Practice for dancers, choreographers and teachers of dance in New Zealand; advice about taxes and business best practice for independent professional dance artists and studio teachers; DANZ mentoring programme; career pathways and planning for dance and dance education; advice about auditions; career transition support
• Community dance
  Advice about community dance resources; finding resources for your dance community; dance and disability strategy
• Dance writing and publications
  Links to selected articles from DANZ Quarterly back issues available online; link to Sidestep online archive of New Zealand dance writing and Theatreview online NZ dance and theatre reviews; signup for DANZ enews and NZ Dance News mailing lists
• Education
  dance education resources available to purchase online in New Zealand; tertiary dance programmes in New Zealand; lesson plans for secondary dance teaching; dance styles information; space requirements for performing arts facilities in New Zealand schools; link to DANZ education pages
  
• Health
  health issues for dancers, injury prevention advice; how to deal with dance injuries; imagery for posture alignment and control; aerobic fitness; Pilates and dance; nutrition information; how to release your lower legs
• Production/Funding
  Working Guide for New Zealand dancers; advice about marketing dance, promotion of dance, prices and audience development; finding a production partner, funding and sponsors; NZ venues database; NZ dance festivals and festival including dance; evaluation tools; copyright issues around music used in performances
• Other resources online
  sample contracts; employment resources; new producers pack; advice about managing people; donations toolkit; cultural sector employment data; non-profits and legal advice, incorporated societies; links to business resources, legal resources and voluntary welfare organisations, online dance resources

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