One Day with Footnote is a full day dance workshop tailored for youth and young dancers aged 15-20. This event promises participants an immersive experience into the world of contemporary dance, offering a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals. Experience Creativity and Energy: Participants can expect to be swept up in the boundless creativity and infectious energy of the Footnote company dancers. Through a series of dynamic workshops, attendees will explore current creative practices and performance techniques that are shaping the landscape of contemporary dance today. From ..read more

Tonight we are making the exciting announcement of the appointment of Anita Hunziker to the new role of Artistic Director of Footnote New Zealand Dance. "It is an honour to step into the role of Artistic Director of Footnote New Zealand Dance, a company very close to my heart. I want to acknowledge and thank all former Footnote Artistic Advisory Panel members. These artists have helped to guide and shape Footnote over the past ten years. The AAP served Footnote exceptionally well during a period of growth and change. I am proud of what we have achieved artistically as a company, and I am conf ..read more

As part of this tour, we are offering Masterclasses to give people insight into the choreographic ideas and movement languages. Taught by Footnote's company dancers, you will have the opportunity to learn repertoire from the show and experience the choreographic process used to create it! Masterclass Bookings are $50 per student and include a 1.5-hour class and a ticket to the show. For any questions, please contact zoe@footnote.org.nz Masterclasses: Palmerston North: 13th February 7:45-9:15pm - Red Star Dance Hamilton: 23rd February 4-5.30pm - The Meteor Theatre Auckland:&nb ..read more

This upcoming year will be a pivotal point in Footnote's history. We want everyone to come along for the ride. Footnote exists within a rich landscape of dance artists. It is critical to us that our programme complements and expands upon the wide range of offerings in Aotearoa. We are buzzing about our plans in 2024 to grow audiences and connect with artists up and down the country. We are ready to instigate change and build new things together on the foundations laid out for us. We are warmed up, and ready to dance. IYKYK National Tour 2024 starts with the return of our critically acclaimed ..read more

Footnote New Zealand Dance is delighted to be seeking expressions of interest for various dancer opportunities across 2024. Any questions related to the 2023 dancer opportunities please contact Artistic Manager Anita Hunziker at anita@footnote.org.nz Footnote Company Internship Our ten-week internship offers an opportunity for an early career dance artist to work within the company and be part of the team through re-mount, touring and performances of IYKYK, a double bill by Holly Newsome and Forest Kapo. Footnote will be welcoming applications from artists who live or have trained in Aotearoa ..read more

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January 8th - 19th 2024 Tapere Nui, Te Auaha Wellington Applications for Choreolab 2024 are now open! New Zealand’s renowned professional development event for dance and movement practitioners. Challenge and develop your practice in a supportive environment. Choreolab 2024 will feature workshop leaders Javito Mario, Rose Tapsell and Villa Lemanu. This year we will be offering additional short evening workshops and discussions from financial management to marketing dance - see application form for more info. As always we are welcoming applications from professional dancers/arts practitioners ..read more

Kia ora koutou. I’m about six months into the role of Associate Board Member for Footnote Dance New Zealand as part of the programme the Board runs to support sustainable arts governance. I come from mainly management and delivery roles, so this is my first foray into organisational governance, and I have really enjoyed the experience.   I have had the opportunity to participate in Footnote Board meetings, and to listen and learn from those who have spent years in arts governance. The current Board members bring diverse experience and expertise spanning finance, law, technology and HR po ..read more

As announced at the Wellington City Council meeting on September 1st, Footnote New Zealand Dance can confirm we have exited the Karori Event Centre Project due to uncertainties around the proposed timeline. We are currently working closely with Wellington City Council on other suitable options that will have better outcomes for the city and for the wider Performing Arts Sector nationally. We are currently doing due diligence on these plans and will be able to share more information once we have completed this part of the process. We would like to thank everyone for their support on our new pre ..read more

Kia ora koutou, with the first six months as Associate Board member, it’s a good time to reflect and take stock of what I have learnt so far. Three things come to mind, time; covid & governance. Time: The commencement of the role coincided with my return back to work after maternity leave. I perhaps, naively, thought the balance was a question of priority but have since learned that a sick baby doesn’t consider whether you have a board meeting or not. I have a newfound appreciation for all the māmas and parents out there juggling life, work and babies! Covid: Continues to make its presenc ..read more