Pacific Dance New Zealand NEWS

Pacific Dance Childrens Classes Term 1
01 February 2012 - Pacific Dance NZ is offering Pacific dance classes for children aged between 5 and 13...
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Tahitian Dance Classes for Adults
01 February 2012 - Tahitian Dance for Adults. Learn how to sway your hips like a Tahitian Goddess! Spaces limited so get in quick. Classes start next week for the 9 week long series.
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Pacific Dance Artist in Residence 2012 Call for Submissions
01 February 2012 - Pacific Dance NZ is calling for submissions for the Pacific Dance Artist in Residence programme 2012...
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Artists Call Out
26 January 2012 - Calling for expressions of interest in TAPAC's Pasifika theatre experience...
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Job Opportunity - Tautai
26 January 2012 - Arts Administrator job going at Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust...
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Up and Coming - Short and Sweet Dance Fest
26 January 2012 - Check out the Short and Sweet Dance Festival 7th - 11th Feb...
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Open Audition for Hou 2012
26 January 2012 - OPEN AUDITION for HOU 2012 with Atamira Dance Company - Wednesday 1 February...
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Fresh Factor 2012
26 January 2012 - Check out who has what it takes to take the tiara in Fa'afafine Fresh Factor 2012...
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Welcome 2012
25 January 2012 - Greetings and welcome to 2012. Pacific Dance New Zealand has a bunch of events coming up and we're looking forward to your involvement...
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Pasifika Arts Awards 2011
30 November 2011 - Pasifika Arts Awards 2011...photos and announcement of recipients...
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Dance Workshop 4th December
22 November 2011 - Dance Workshops with the New Zealand Dance Company...4th December
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The Producing Project 2012
15 November 2011 - Call for applicants!
The Producing Project is a joint initiative between DANZ and Choreographic Research Aotearoa, Dance Studies, University of Auckland to develop producing skills in recent dance graduates, freelance dancers, new producers and emerging theatre practitioners including new and experimental choreography. 
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Vivid - two night season
10 November 2011 - ...fire eating, original soulful ballads written in West Auckland, new contemporary & Hip-Hop dance & honouring Sesilia Pusiaki's new Pacific-contemporary choreography Maile...
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Nana I Ke Kumu - Master Hula Classes & Seminar
10 November 2011 - An exciting opportunity is coming up between the 16th and 20th November to take part in hula classes, a history lesson and a lu'au with well-known kumu hula Blaine Kamalani Kia (who is visiting from Hawai'i). Check the flier for details.
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Corbans Estate: Pacific Street Dance for Kids
07 November 2011 - For all the West Aucklanders our there - PACIFIC DANCE NEW ZEALAND presents contemporary Pacific street dance for kids.
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Pacific Dance Choreographic Lab Review
18 October 2011 - After a successful three-week intensive laboratory, the participants of this year's Pacific Dance Choreographic Lab show their stuff on Friday 14th October - read the review here...
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Matala Tongan Festival
18 October 2011 - Tongan artists and members of the Tongan community in Mangere have come together to present this week-long event, believed to be the first-ever celebration specifically for Tongan artists in New Zealand.
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Frangipani the Fairy's Great Southside Adventure!!
18 October 2011 - Check out this family friendly adventure show, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October at Manurewa's Botanical Gardens...
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PIPA presents - INFLIGHT!!
06 October 2011 - PIPA presents 'INFLIGHT"New Dance Works by Choreographers:Cathy Livermore, Siaosi Mulipola, Olivia Taouma
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Black Grace presents - Verse 2
06 October 2011 - Black Grace presents - Verse 2, Maidment Theatre, 5th Oct - 11th Oct.
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Announcement: Pacific Dance Choreographic Laboratory 2011
20 September 2011 - Pacific Dance NZ announces the successful applicants to this year's Pacific Dance Choreographic Laboratory...
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BUSINESS OF ARTS 2011 MASTER CLASS SERIES
16 September 2011 - Neil Ieremia and Moss Patterson (Artistic Directors) share the experience of managing dance companies in this final of the popular Business of Arts Master Classes 2011.
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Callout to Represent at the 2012 Festival of Pacific Arts
12 September 2011 - Creative New Zealand is calling for expressions of interest from Māori and New Zealand-based Pacific artists to participate in the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts in the Solomon Islands in July next year.
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Pacific Arts Committee call for nominations – Fiji representative
12 September 2011 - Creative New Zealand is calling for nominations for a new representative from the Fiji community for its Pacific Arts Committee.
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PDNZ August update
31 August 2011 - Read about what PDNZ was up to in August... 
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Applications still open for the Choreolab 2011
26 August 2011 - Time is ticking down to the close of applications to the 2011 Pacific Dance Choreographic Lab...September 6th close...
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DANCE INDUSTRY STRATEGY REVIEW
02 August 2011 - DANCE INDUSTRY STRATEGY REVIEW
This is your chance to have a say
about the future direction of your industry
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Pacific Dance Artist in Residence Showing
29 July 2011 - The 2011 Pacific Dance Artist in Residence - Keneti Muaiava - shows works developed over this eight-week residency at Metro Theatre (Mangere East Hall) on Saturday 30th July, 6pm - 7pm.
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Kila Kokonut Krew Present: 'The Factory'
19 July 2011 - The highly anticipated new show from the Kila Kokonut Krewis finally here... 
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Pacific Dance Classes for Kids (Term 3)
19 July 2011 - Pacific Dance NZ has a range of Pacific dance classes for kids (5 - 13 years) running through-out the school term.
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Youth Arts Expo 2011 (Auckland)
12 July 2011 - The Youth Arts Expo 2011 in conjunction with Smokefree Pacifica Beats is on...Saturday 16th July at the Ymca Mt Albert & Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, 773 new north road...check it out!!!
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Marketing Management: DANZ Seminar
04 July 2011 - When producing, devising and choreographing dance or theatre, we need to be asking who is it for?  Addressing this fundamental Marketing question at the very beginning of the process will go a long way in ensuring you have a willing audience to enjoy your ‘art’ when it does arrive at the stage.
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YOUTH EVENT ORGANISER – “WORD UP! 2011”
15 June 2011 - Can you organise events? Do you have a natural rapport with 15-18 year olds? Are you interested in music?
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Unitec Contemporary Dance Winter Workshop 2011
09 June 2011 - Introduction to the Unitec Contemporary Dance Programme Preparation for audition
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Pacific Dance Classes for School Aged Girls (5-17years)
09 June 2011 - MBrace Pacific Dance is offering pacific dance lessons for school aged girls (5-17 yrs old) with a strong focus in the art of Samoan, Cook Islands, Hawaiian and Tahitian dancing. 
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Pacific Dance Classes for Boys
08 June 2011 - Pacific Dance New Zealand is offering a general Pacific dance taster class for boys aged between 5 to 13 years.
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DREAM DANCE PROGRAMME AUDITIONS 2011
31 May 2011 - DREAM IS BACK!!! The Dream Dance Programme has been around to encourage upcoming dancers to push the boundaries of their dreams in dance whilst learning from top NZ Choreographers.
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Mean Matariki Mean
25 May 2011 - Che Fu headlining at Mean Matariki Mean. Don't miss it at Corbans Estate Arts Centre, 5th June...
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Tuakana Teina - Matariki Festival 2011- Strong Hands & Te Awarua
25 May 2011 - Two writers, two works united in a celebration of maori theatre.
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Call out for Dancers - dance opportunity
18 May 2011 - Call out for dancer to take part in the 2011 Pacific Dance Artist in Residence programme...
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Maori and Pacific Island Dancers wanted for International Stage Show
17 May 2011 - This is an opportunity for Maori and Pacific Island dancers to take part in a show travelling California in March 2012...
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Social Media and Audience Development: DANZ Seminar
17 May 2011 - How can Arts Organisations make the best use of Social Media to build Audiences? Join this Seminar and find out more...
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Applications for PM's Pacific Youth Awards
17 May 2011 - Applications for the 2011 Prime Minister's Pacific Youth Awards opened today, giving high-achieving young New Zealanders of Pacific descent the opportunity to have their talent and leadership potential recognised.
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Riverside Youth Arts Workshop Coordinator
17 May 2011 - The Riverside Youth Arts Programme Coordinator will organise fortnightly drama and performance workshops for youth. The workshops will commence on Thursday May 26. In the weeks between drama and performance, Circus workshops will run in the Community Centre. 
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Kila Kokonut Krew Presents: Kingdom of Lote
10 May 2011 - Kila Kokonut Krew presents Kingdom of Lote. This exciting new comedy work by
emerging New Zealand-born Tongan playwright Suli Moa
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We Should Practice 50+
10 May 2011 - Are you aged 50 years and over? Do you want to exercise your brain and body at the same time? Feel like meeting new people, having fun and stretching yourself? We Should Practice proudly present: "We Should Practice 50+"
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Tax and Keeping Accounts DANZ Essential Skills Seminar
10 May 2011 - Wednesday 15th June 10.30am to 12.30pm $15 DANZ members, $25 non-members
Trades Hall Trust Building, Ground Floor, 147 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
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Announcement: Pacific Dance Artist in Residence 2011
06 May 2011 - Pacific Dance New Zealand is proud to announce the successful applicant to the Pacific Dance Artist in Residence for 2011.
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CNZ and NUS Artist in Residence
03 May 2011 - Call for Applications
Creative New Zealand, in partnership with the National University of Samoa, is offering an artist residency in Apia, Samoa. The residency is for three months and is open to all established artists of Pacific Island heritage resident in New Zealand. The closing date for applications is: 5.00pm Friday 20 May 2011.
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Pacific Music Awards finalists Announced
29 April 2011 - The finalists for the 2011 Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards have been announced with hip-hop and R&B group Nesian Mystik named in four categories, and Ladi6 and Pacific Underground each named in three.
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Hopskotch Dance Classes
28 April 2011 - From funk styles to breaking to beginners hip hop. You'll find the best street dance classes happening here. 
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Pacific Sisters SOUTHSIDE: EyeKonik (Model Casting)
27 April 2011 - Spread the word! Pacific Sisters are having a model casting on this coming MONDAY 2nd MAY 5-7pm for our 'EyeKonik' show.
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Pacific Dance Classes for Adults/Teens
20 April 2011 - Pacific dance classes for adults/teens are being offered as part of the Western Springs Adult Education Courses, term 2.  
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Samoan Jazz Divas
15 April 2011 - Opeloge Ah Sam Presents - Samoan Jazz Divas...coming in May...
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POLLY HOOD IN MUMULAND Presented by PIPA and ATC
12 April 2011 - Saturday, April 16 at 6:30pm - April 30 at 8:30pm
Mangere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, Corner Orly Ave and Bader Drive, Mangere Town Centre
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MAU EXHIBITION 2011 PRESENTS - MALU 'RITE OF PASSAGE'
12 April 2011 - Date & Time: Mon 18th April 2011 at 1pm.Location: Te Karanga GalleryAddress: 208 Karangahape Rd (KRD)
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Hip Hop Meets Physical Theatre
09 April 2011 - Following the success of their Otara pilot programme in 2010 Red Leap brings
their Hip Hop meets Physical Theatre workshop programme to Auckland central.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2012 Global daCi/WDA Dance Summit!
05 April 2011 - The 2012 Global Dance Summit:Dance, Young People and Change is on the way...
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Auckland South Pacific Arts Summit 2011 is coming...
31 March 2011 - Only 5 weeks away from the 2011 South Auckland Pacific Arts Summit launch...
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Request Dance Crew go "America's Best Dance Crew" (ABDC)
18 March 2011 - Auckland's ReQuest Dance Crew, the current World Hip Hop Dance champions, have made America's Best Dance Crew - the dancing equivalent of American Idol.
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Proposal Writing for Creative Projects - DANZ Essential Seminar
15 March 2011 - Proposal Writing for Creative Projects - DANZ Essential Skills Seminar
Wednesday 20th April,  10.30am to 12.30pm
$15 DANZ members, $25 non-members Trades Hall Trust Building, Ground Floor, 147 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, AucklandTUTOR: Raewyn Whyte
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Unpacking Samoan Dance (Workshops)
12 March 2011 - Workshops for school teachers and freelance dance people. March 26th 2 sessions 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
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Samoa mo Samoa: Limited Season
02 March 2011 - Introducing the limited season of "Samoa mo Samoa," at the Mangere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku. Tuesday March 22nd, Saturday March 26th 730pm.
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Call out for performers for Auckland International Cultural Festival
23 February 2011 - Auckland International Cultural Festival is looking for groups and or individuals to take part in this colourful festival.
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Profile: Charlene Tedrow
17 February 2011 - We profile Charlene Tedrow: Polynesian dancer/choreographer and director of Ura Tabu Pacific Dance Company...(this article also appears on the Big Idea site)
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Graffiti in Heels: Dance Showcase
04 February 2011 - Graffiti in Heels: Dance Showcase by Amelia Lynch and Rina Chae.
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Pasifika Festival 2011 Volunteer Registration
02 February 2011 - Pasifika Festival is looking for volunteers to help out during the festival on Saturday 12th March. If you would like to volunteer. Read more...
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"Take That" at Fringe Festival 2011
02 February 2011 - Grabbing Glee and High School Musical by The Nuts!...Well Coconuts to be Exact.
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PINA - dance, dance, otherwise we are lost
02 February 2011 - Check out a new dance film by Wim Wenders called PINA, appearing at the 61st Berlin International Film Festival.
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Call for applications - Fulbright-Harkness New Zealand Fellowship
02 February 2011 - Fulbright New Zealand and the New Zealand Harkness Fellowships Trust invite applications for the Fulbright-Harkness New Zealand Fellowship, which offers the opportunity for an emerging New Zealand leader in any field of study or vocation other than health care* to study or research in the US for a minimum of six weeks.
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PDNZ New Year Update
27 January 2011 - Warm Pacific greetings and happy New Year. PDNZ is looking forward to a great year in 2011. Read more for an update of our activities for the year.
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Hawaiian Hula Classes for Children and Adults
27 January 2011 - If you've always wanted to hula or think your children may enjoy this wonderful dance form, check out Halau Ka Waikahe lani Malie's Hawaiian hula classes for term 1 2011.
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Dance Workshops at City Dance
26 January 2011 - City Dance workshops by Amelia Lynch and Rina Chae.
Time: Sunday, January 30 · 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: 260 Queen St (above McDonalds)
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Dance Opportunities from DANZ News
18 January 2011 - Read more to find out about several dance opportunities for dancers and choreographers from DANZ.
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Macmillan Brown/Creative New Zealand 2011 Pacific Artist in Residence
18 January 2011 - Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies/Creative New Zealand Pacific Artist in Residence Programme for 2011
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Pacific Islands Dance Classes - Adults and College age students
06 January 2011 - VENUE: Western Springs College, 100 Motions Road, Western Springs (opposite the zoo).
TO ENROL: Contact Bridget Klubien, of Leisuretime Learning:
Phone (09) 815 2222
Email: communityeducation@xtra.co.nz
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Profile: Amelia Lynch - Living the American Dream
05 January 2011 - We profile Amelia Lynch; dancehall, hip hop, break and street. Living the dream - making it in the United States.
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Christmas Update from PDNZ
16 December 2010 - We will be closing our offices on December 16th and will return for business in 2011 on the 18th January.
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Call for dancers - Auckland Arts Festival
10 December 2010 - Auckland Arts Festival 2011 presents the opportunity for dancers and non-dancers alike to work with French choreographer Jerome Bel’s Company on the March 2011 Presentation of THE SHOW MUST GO ON. Originally staged 10 years ago in France, the work has gone on to tour internationally, and continues to be a festival favourite
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Tautai by Iaheto Ah Hi 6th - 11th December
06 December 2010 - Tautai by Iaheto Ah Hi is a coming-of-age story woven into the kiekie that our Tokelauan urban youth live in today.
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Audition Call: The Factory
02 December 2010 - Kila Kokonut Krew presents: The Factory.
An audition workshop will be held on the weekend of the 11th - 12th December.
The Factory is a musical, which will play at the Mangere Arts Centre in September - October 2011.
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AUDITIONS FOR BLACK GRACE IN WELLINGTON
01 December 2010 - Black GraceWellington Audition Announcement - on the 2nd DecemberInternationally renowned Pacific Contemporary Dance Company Black Grace is holding an open audition for a 19-week contract commencing in January 2011.
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NEW DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR EMERGING DANCE ARTISTS
01 December 2010 - DANZ Emerging Dance Artists Programme 2011Programme OverviewThe Emerging Dance Artists programme (previously known as the DANZ Intern Programme) will be run in conjunction with the Essential Skills seminars. Together they are designed to 'bridge the gap' between tertiary study and/or assist current emerging dance artists towards a career in the industry. The goal of the programme is to equip emerging artists with real, tangible skills and networks that are essential for survival as a dance practitioner
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PDNZ End November/December update
29 November 2010 - December update from PDNZ
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DANZ - Essential Skills Seminar - Critical Response Process
15 November 2010 - Wednesday 24th November10am to 12noon$10 DANZ members, $15 non members DANZ office, top floor, 147 Great North Rd, Grey Lynn, AucklandTUTOR: Carrie Rae Cunningham
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Poly Fresh Talent Search - Fresh TV
15 November 2010 - Got telent? Young and Polyfunked? Then you need to get yourself to the Poly FreshTalent Search at the Otara Shopping Centre, 3pm Saturday 20th November.
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Hawaiian Hula Classes for Children and Adults
08 November 2010 - Halau Ka Waikahe lani Malie presents direct from Hawai'i - Hawaiian dance workshops for children and adults with kumu hula Blaine Kamalani Kia.
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Press Release: Pacific Dance Fono 2010
12 October 2010 - Pacific Dance New Zealand in association with DANZ (Dance Aotearoa New Zealand), Manukau City Council and the Manukau Festival of the Arts present: Pacific Dance Fono 2010 (15th October – 30th October)
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Atamira presents: Taonga Dust Water Wind
06 October 2010 - National Tour 2010
TAONGA, dust, water, wind is inspired by the true life story of Rona Williamson, a kuia of Ngai Tahu whanui.   Young Rona, growing up in the care of her Great-Aunt in the small seaside town of Kaka Point, enters a magical landscape where bodies inhabit a world of seaweed and stone, where a fantail echoes death, and the moon guides the young girl and her Aunt through the struggles and phases of their lives.  
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Ura Tabu: Samoan Siva Workshops
05 October 2010 - Ura Tabu Pacific Dance presents: Samoan Siva Workshops 2010
Starting from October 23rd Ura Tabu would like to share with you ‘Samoan Siva Workshops;’ a series of dance workshops for anyone, whether you are learning for the first time or wanting to get back to your roots.
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Call for Dancers: Pacific Dance Fono 2010
05 October 2010 - The Pacific Dance Fono 2010 is calling for:
Eight (8) female dancers of Pacific Islands descent to dance in the 2010 Pacific Dance Fono Choreographic Labs.
Style of dance: Contemporary Pacific dance
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm, 15th October - 30th October
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Samoan Dance for Children - Spring Workshops
05 October 2010 -
Samoan siva classes for children starts on Tuesday 12th October and runs for eight weeks until the 30th November.
Catering for children between the ages of 5 and 13 years old, these classes will introduce dance participants to the basics of Samoan siva; including terminology, rhythm, movement, song and drums.

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Term 4 Hawaiian Hula Classes: Children & Adults
30 September 2010 - Join the Hawaiian hula school for children and adults - Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie in Hawaiian hula classes, term 4.
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Casting Call: Cirque du Soleil
29 September 2010 - CASTING CALL
 Cirque du Soleil is joining forces with the true entertainment legend Michael Jackson.
 MICHAEL JACKSON ARENA-TOURING SHOW
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Manukau Institute of Technology new Creative Arts Dept
29 September 2010 - Stage Set to Nurture South Auckland Creative Talent
The script is ready, the stage is set and the cast are waiting eagerly in the wings for the curtain to rise on Auckland’s newest creative arts education centre.
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Pacific Youth Awards Call for Nominations
29 September 2010 - Get online and nominate an outstanding young Pacific achiever and they may be awarded a paid internship at Weta Workshop! Nominations for the Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards close 11 October and categories are for the following: Creativity, Leadership and Inspiration.
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ID-ME a Performance Work by Justin Haiu
15 September 2010 - Manukau inaugural Pacific dance artist in residence 2010, Justin Haiu, presents works developed from his eight week residency.
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Call for Choreographers and Dancers for the Pacific Dance Fono 2010
18 August 2010 - Pacific Dance Fono 2010 now invites Pacific Island choreographers and dancers to apply for the Pacific Dance Choreographic Lab to be held on 15-30 October, 2010.
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Call for dancers and performers for WORD-UP 2010
18 August 2010 - Word-Up 2010 is calling for dancers and performers to join the competition. 
Are you a singer, songwriter, poet or musician? Can you dance, rap or M.C.?
Word Up is looking for you!!
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Marketing and Publicity for Dance Workshop
17 August 2010 - Marketing & Publicity for Dance
Basic skills to help market your dance project, performance, workshop or business
Wednesday August 25th
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WORKS BY LEMI PONIFASIO AT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
17 August 2010 - This August, Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio presents his work for the first time at the Edinburgh International Festival. Tempest: Without a Body. and Birds with Skymirrors are two works performed by Ponifasio's New Zealand-based company MAU.
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Call for dancers for Manukau Pacific dance workshops
20 July 2010 - Pacific Dance New Zealand in partnership with DANZ and the Manukau City Council is calling for dancers to participate in a series of hip-hop workshops with a cultural flavour with experienced choreographer Justin Haiu (Lion King, The Arrival, So You Think You Can Dance) as part of the inaugural Manukau Pacific Dance Artist in Residence for 2010.
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Hawaiian Hula Classes for Adults at TAPAC
16 July 2010 - Join the Hawaiian hula school for adults - Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie in association with PASNZ (Performing Arts School of NZ) in Hawaiian hula classes.
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My Penina, a Pacific Dance Theatre Work
06 July 2010 - My Penina, my pearl; smooth, lustrous, variously coloured; like the hands of Aniva the wife of Pelenato.Consider yourself invited into the fale of this aged couple as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. 
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Tau Fuata Niue Youth Cultural Workshop (Fakaako Koli Niue)
29 June 2010 - Pacific Dance New Zealand and Tau Fuata Niue presents:Tau Fuata Niue Dance Workshop: Traditional Niue Dance (Fakaako Koli Niue)
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'Faiva Faka Tonga for Children' - Tongan Dance classes for Children
22 June 2010 - Pacific Dance New Zealand presents: 'Faiva Faka Tonga for Children' dance classes.Faiva Faka Tonga for Children is a ten week series of Tonga dance forchildren between the ages of 10 - 13 years old.
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Sway Along - Hawaiian Hula Classes for Children (Keiki Classes)
21 June 2010 - Pasifika Sway and Halau ka Vaikahe Lani Malie presents SWAY ALONG
Teaching Ancient & Modern Hula (From 4 years old to Early Teens - open to both boys and girls)
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SAMOAN FAMILY NEEDED FOR DOCUMENTARY!!!
18 June 2010 - Samoan postgraduate student looking for a large extended Samoan family with strong links to their aiga in Samoa, to film from September to December 2010 in Niu Sila and Samoa, for a University documentary project.
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Siva Samoa Dance Classes (Winter Workshops for children)
16 June 2010 - Pacific Dance New Zealand presents:Siva Samoa for Children (Winter Workshops). A series of dance classes teaching Samoan dance to children 10 - 13 years, every Saturday morning starting from the 26th June for ten weeks to the 28th August.
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NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL ARTS FEST. PROPOSALS SOUGHT
01 June 2010 - The New Zealand International Arts Festival (NZIAF) is committed to fostering the development of new work from New Zealand and Pacific artists and companies and invites arts practitioners from all artistic disciplines to submit applications for inclusion in the NZIAF’s Show and Tell to be held in November, 2010.
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Audition Call: 'SIVA'
26 May 2010 - A New Dance Show called 'SIVA' is coming to Auckland then heading to Melbourne. Written by Composer/Musician Opeloge Ah Sam. It is based on Samoan dance and the influences that are linked to traditional & modern Samoan Dance. Auditions are being held...
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DANZ Artist Cluster
25 May 2010 - DANZ ARTISTS' CLUSTER Professional Development for Dancers, Choreographers & Aspiring Producers of Dance - DANZ is proud to offer this innovative program for emerging Dance practitioners, with support from Auckland City Council. The Artists Clusteris a peer support group, which meets monthly. 
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ARTSpeak PASIFIKA 2010
25 May 2010 - Creative New Zealand in association with Pasifika Festival presents ARTSpeak Pasifika – a two-day national fono for the Pacific arts industry.
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Hopskotch Dance Company presents - Musicality!!
25 May 2010 - Hopskotch Dance Company presents...MUSICALITYThis is Hopskoth's FIRST EVER dance concert and will be showcasing different movement based groups based on the theme of MUSICAL GENRES.
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Red Leap Theatre Workshops for the Manukau Hip Hop Community
18 May 2010 - Red Leap Theatre are running a free workshop programme at OMAC on Friday 21May and Fri 4 June specifically for Manukau residents with a Hip Hopbackground. The workshop will be led by Red Leap directors Kate Parker,Julie Nolan and company member, street dancer Justin Ha
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STOMP 2010
18 May 2010 - STOMP 2010 - The ULTIMATE HIP HOP DANCE COMPETITION is now officially around the corner! The Quest has been set, who will be crowned the 2010 STOMP CHAMPIONS?
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Manukau Festival of Arts 2010
11 May 2010 - The Manukau Festival of Arts 2010 is taking place 15 October - 31 October 2010. If your group has an art event that would like to part of the festival then we want to hear from you. There is limited funding to support new initiatives. Application forms are available on www.manukau.govt/funding. 
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The Mau: Call for auditions
11 May 2010 - The Mau (Samoa's path to Freedom), a small production group is working on a Stage production set for Oct 2010. We are caling for actors and dancers for the first round of auditions to be held on: Friday 28th May 6-9pm at- St Stephen's Church Hall, 65 Jervois Rd. Ponsonby. Auckland. Production subject: The Mau (Samoa's... path to freedom) Audition is open to- people of P.I. descent and also European and Maori. 
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Tau Fuata Niue: Kids dance classes
11 May 2010 - Tau Fuata Niue is offering kids dance classes teaching Niuean dance (3yrs - 13 yrs, boys and girls). And, it's totally FREE!! 
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