January 21, 2009

DANZ NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME 2009

DANZ proudly announces the second year of our national training programme which follows on from the successful 2008 series. These workshops cover new topics with wider geographic spread. The workshops cover teaching skills from studios to the community, promotion and getting your message across as well as some specific workshops relating to Māori, Samoan and contemporary dance.

We take pleasure in supporting the development of New Zealand dance.

Studios in the 21ST Century 2

Promotion and getting your message across – how are you communicating what you do and the benefits of dance to your target clients and audience? For studio, freelance and community teachers.
Tutor: Phil Reid of Message Traders Publicity Wellington
Wellington Tues 24 March, Christchurch Fri 3 April, Auckland Fri 17 April
10am to 2pm
$90 DANZ members   $120 Non DANZ

Working in Schools and Community
A general introduction to working in the school and community – the dance environment, approaches to dance, good practice, support and resources. For freelance, community and studio teachers.

Tutor: Sue Cheesman, Dance Educator and Animateur

Hamilton Sat 2 May, Dunedin Sun 21 June

10am to 3pm

$120 DANZ Members   $200 Non DANZ*

Working in Schools 2
Lesson planning, meeting curriculum needs through dance and best practice teaching. This workshop follows on from the 2008 general introduction. For freelance, community and studio teachers.  
Tutor: Sue Cheesman, Senior Dance Educator/Lecturer University of Waikato
Wellington Fri 17 April, Auckland Fri 5 June, Christchurch Sat 20 June
10am to 3pm
$120 DANZ Members   $200 Non DANZ*

Perfect Performance 2
The focus this year is on understanding the body, building postural awareness, flexibility and core body strength through Pilates. For teachers of dance.
Tutor: Tania Huddart, Pilates and studio dance specialist
Wellington Sun 1 March, Auckland Sun 29 March, Christchurch Sun 26 April
12 noon to 6pm
$200 DANZ Members   $260 Non DANZ*

Talk, Count, Breathe and Teach
Hosted by Top of the South dance network
Class structure, essential ingredients for the successful class (e.g. warmup, use of space, motivation techniques), teaching principles and skills. For aspiring and established dance teachers.
Tutor: Tania Huddart, Pilates and studio dance specialist
Nelson Sat 28 February
10am to 4pm

The Art of Teaching Contemporary Dance
In association with the New Zealand School of Dance
Four day professional development programme where master tutors who have developed a distinct contemporary dance vocabulary/technique share their knowledge. For teachers of contemporary dance and others with an interest.
Tutors: Leigh Warren (Australia), Michael Parmenter and Liz Davey.
Wellington Sat 13 to Tue 16 June
Fee $320

Kapa Haka Wananga
How to teach kapa haka. For tutors in community and schools.
Tutors: Tihi Puanaki and Te Huaki Puanaki, master tutors in kapa haka.
South Island September/October (venue and date to be confirmed)
10am to 4pm

Tea & Talk with Susanne Linke
In association with the Auckland Festival and TAPAC
Choreographer Susanne Linke is one of Germany’s most influential dance icons. This forum is an opportunity to hear this pioneer of German dance theatre talk about her work. For everyone with an interest.
Auckland Sun 22 March
5pm to 6.30pm
Free but registration is essential.

Celebrate Pasifika DANZ workshops
In association with Celebrate Pasifika
Samoan Dance workshop with Charlene Tedrow 10am to 12 noon.
Samoan Dance in Schools with Sefa Enari 1pm to 3pm.
For everyone with an interest.
Auckland Sat 28 March
at Metro Theatre, Massey Road, Mangere.
$25 DANZ members   $30 Non DANZ

DANZ Choreographic Conference
In association with Playmarket Aotearoa Playwrights Conference and The Edge
Forums on producing and choreographing dance. Discussion on joint performing arts issues with theatres, producers, Creative New Zealand and DANZ.
For experienced choreographers, directors and producers.
Auckland Sat 7 and Sun 8 March
8.45am to 5pm
Free for DANZ members

Places are limited. Book DANZ workshops by emailing danz@danz.org.nz or phone 04 801 9885

Booking deadlines: Wellington & Nelson 11 February Auckland 27 February Christchurch 6 March Hamilton 3 April Dunedin 22 May

*Some subsidised places available for freelance dancers on PACE/without work.
Bookings are confirmed on receipt of payment. DANZ workshops are subject to DANZ cancellation policy .

Thank you to Creative New Zealand for supporting these workshops.

For other dance event listings visit the DANZ Diary

DANZ in Wellington:
Ground Fl, 69 Abel Smith Street
PO Box 9885, Wellington 6141
Phone +64 4 801 9885
danz@danz.org.nz  

DANZ in Auckland:
331 Sandringham Road
PO Box 5072, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141
Phone +64 9 815 1420
auckland@danz.org.nz

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