Residence
The Pacific Dance Artist in Residence program is an exciting dance residency offered to an established dancer, choreographer, or director of Pacific Islands
Education
Pacific Dance NZ offers a range of teaching and tutoring services for schools. Our experienced tutors are available to teach anyone or a combination of different Pacific dance styles
Festivals
After three years of absence from our Auckland theatre scene, we are proud to announce the annual Pacific Dance Festival has returned to our stages. Our 2023 festival programme represents our international partnerships which has been a direct product of pre- and post-pandemic engagement celebrating diversity and richness that the Pacific brings to the dance and arts landscape of Aotearoa.
Choreographic Lab
The Pacific Dance Fono is an annual event delivered in partnership with Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (DANZ).
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PACIFIC DANCE NEW ZEALAND (PDNZ) WAS FORMED IN 2010 AND IS LOCATED AT 147 GREAT NORTH ROAD, GREY LYNN IN AUCKLAND. IT IS A DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION DELIVERING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR THE PACIFIC DANCE SECTOR OF NEW ZEALAND. THE ORGANISATION IS GOVERNED BY THE PACIFIC ISLANDS DANCE FONO TRUST.
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Melodic Movements: Collab With NZTrio Elevates Festival In 2024
The rhythm of the Pacific is set to intertwine with the harmonies of classical music as Pacific Dance NZ announces an exciting collaboration with NZTrio for the upcoming 2024 Pacific Dance Festival. This bold fusion promises to reshape the festival
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John ‘Happy Feet’ Vaifale Honoured
Celebrating Exceptional Talent: Pacific Dance Festival Announces Inaugural Director's Choice Awards The Pacific Dance Festival, a renowned platform for showcasing Pacific dance in Aotearoa, announces its inaugural Director's Choice Awards recipient. This esteemed accolade aims to honour exceptional achievements and contributions
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Unveiling the Unconventional
In the world of fashion, unexpected pairings often result in the most captivating creations. Beau Louis Takapu, known for his unique and boundary-pushing designs, has joined forces with the Feohianga Alonga 'ia Kalaisi Trust, a group deeply rooted in Tongan
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Embrace Cultural Fusion and Celebrate Dance
The Pacific Dance NZ Festival season in Auckland this June is set to be an extraordinary event that brings together diverse dance workshops, highlighting the intersection of traditional indigenous practices with contemporary movement styles. Among the featured workshops, KARUL Projects
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STORIES FROM TE-MOANA-NUI-A-KIWA – MOANA ’23
Pacific Dance NZ Festival Showcases MOANA 23: A Night of Spectacular Dance Performances The highly anticipated Pacific Dance NZ Festival is proud to present MOANA ‘23, an extraordinary showcase featuring an exceptional lineup of talented artists and the esteemed Choreographic Lab
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TONGAN FLAIR & HAUTE COUTURE AT THE AUCKLAND MUSEUM
Twilight Tuesdays at the Auckland War Memorial Museum is about to get 'mafana' under the kava bowl in the Te Ao Mārama South Atrium with a Tongan haute couture showcase on June 13th. The 2023 Pacific Dance NZ Festival has again