Contemporary Dance
Marianne Schultz
Marianne Schultz danced professionally in New York as a member of Laura Dean Dancers and independent choreographers. After relocating to New Zealand she worked as dancer/teacher/rehearsal director… Audio
Nights Cultural Ambassador - Chris Jannides and Jack Gray
Our cultural ambassador Chris Jannides introduces us to Jack Gray, Director of the contemporary Maori dance company, Atamira. Audio
Douglas Wright - Limbs@40
Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Douglas Wright danced with Limbs Dance Company of New Zealand (1980-1983), and companies in New York and London before forming the Douglas Wright Dance Company in… Audio
Michael Parmenter revisits an important 30-year-old work
While classic ballets are frequently restaged, it's much rarer to be able to revisit a seminal contemporary dance work. At this year's Tempo Dance Festival in Auckland, choreographer Michael Parmenter… Audio
The Art of Etiquette - contemporary dance
Asking the questions you're afraid to ask Zoë George goes in search of some truths: What is contemporary dance? Can you cheer your favourite dancer? What about taking photos of the performers? And… Audio
Jahra Wasasala - Wahinetoa Nights
One of the events on at the inaugural Pacific Dance Festival is Wahinetoa Nights featuring choreographer/dancer Jahra Wasasala, whose Auckland Fringe Festival show Mother/Jaw won five awards… Video, Audio
Victoria Columbus and Tristan Carter
Victoria Columbus leads the Contemporary Dance programme at the New Zealand School of Dance. Third year student Tristan Carter is working with her on the students' choreographic season, where the… Audio
Deirdre Tarrant
Deirdre Tarrant reviews Australian dance company Chunky Move's Complexity of Belonging, running as part of the New Zealand Festival in Wellington Complexity of Belonging is a collaboration between… Audio
Richard Aindow
General Manager of Footnote New Zealand Dance Richard Aindow previews the company's 2016 programme including an international tour. Audio
Katharina Waldner: Footnote NZ Dance
UK-based NZ choreographer working with Footnote NZ Dance as part of their NOW 2015 season which premieres this week. Audio
Ross McCormack: Triumphs and Other Alternatives
Choreographer previews Triumphs and Other Alternatives his latest offering with the Muscle Mouth Company Audio
Carol Brown and Gillian Whitehead: Pah
Choreographer and composer talk about their collaboration on PAH. Audio
Malia Johnson: Choreographer
The New Zealand School of Dance 2014 Graduation Season opens at Te Whaea in Wellington on Wednesday. Included in this year's lineup of works is local choreographer Malia Johnson's 'Trigger'. Audio