Dance Therapy NZ

21/09/2025

We loved being part of the Adult Learning Expo at Onehunga Library on the 11th of September! 💃🎨✨

It was wonderful to connect with the community, share more about our adult-focused programmes at Dance & Arts Therapy NZ, and celebrate the joy of lifelong learning together. 🌿

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall - we’re excited about the new connections made and the possibilities ahead!

19/09/2025

He taonga te reo Māori

In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, our Kotahitanga Korikori DTNZ Scholarship recipient, Marina Morris, shares some kupu in te reo

Kia kaha te reo Māori - this week and always

10/09/2025

We’re excited to be part of the Adult Learning Expo today!

📅 Thursday 11 September
🕙 10am - 12pm
📍 Onehunga Library

Come visit our stall to learn more about the adult-focused programmes we offer at Dance & Arts Therapy NZ. 💃🎨✨

This event is a celebration of lifelong learning - a chance to explore new opportunities, connect with local organisations, and discover how creative arts can support wellbeing.

We’d love to see you there! 💛

03/09/2025

DTNZ was so excited to be at the Disability Connect Transition Expo today at Auckland Netball Stadium!

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi and have a chat - we loved connecting with you. 💙

It was also wonderful to catch up with so many other incredible organisations doing amazing mahi in our community.

A big shout out and thank you to Disability Connect for hosting such a fantastic event! 🙌

02/09/2025

We’re excited to be part of the Transition Expo tomorrow, 3rd September! 🎉 Come and find us at the event to learn more about our programmes and how we support rangatahi and whānau through creative arts and dance movement therapy.

A big thank you to Disability Connect for hosting such an important event - see you all there!

Introducing our new digital guidebook, so you can make the most of your day tomorrow at Transition Expo!

Our stallholders are grouped in categories, to make your experience easier:
- Transition Providers
- Government
- Individualised Funding Hosts
- Vocational / Living Options
- Leisure & Activities
- Information & Advocacy
- Employment & Small Business
- Universities & Training
- Sensory

A floor plan will be posted at the entrance of the event, so you can see exactly where each stall will be.

If you need any help, please ask our friendly Disability Connect team - our stall will be near the entrance of the venue.

We'd love to meet you tomorrow and chat about how we can help your family on your school to community journey.

Check out the guidebook on our website: https://disabilityconnect.org.nz/annual-transition-expo/

Image description: A high angle view of the Transition Expo floor, showing people exploring and interacting with several stalls.

02/09/2025

28/08/2025

We are so excited to be a part of the finalists in the 2degrees Auckland Business Awards powered by Auckland Business Chamber!

25/08/2025

Dance & Arts Therapy NZ has slipped to #181 on MyGivingCircle, and with only 36 days left, every vote is crucial.

🟣 Voting is FREE and takes just a few seconds:
👉 https://mygivingcircle.org/dance-and-arts-therapy-nz

✅ Skip the donation prompts
✅ Click “Confirm Vote”
✅ Confirm via the email link
✅ Come back and vote once a week!

Every verified vote helps us climb the rankings and get closer to a share of $500,000 in grants to support our programmes and communities. 💜

Please vote, share, and spread the word! 🌟

Each year MyGivingCircle gives $2,000,000

21/08/2025

Nau mai, haere mai! We're thrilled to welcome Jon Tamihere-Kemeys as our new Trust Board Chair and Trustee.

JT is a strategic leadership professional with over 20 years' experience across community, commercial, and government sectors. As Kaiwhakahaere Matua of Touch Compass and a governance member for NZEA and WISPA, he advocates for diversity and collaborative leadership. Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, his Māori/Celtic heritage shapes his governance approach, emphasising cultural values and partnership-building for marginalised communities.

We're incredibly excited to have JT's guidance and expertise as we continue to grow and serve our communities!

14/08/2025

Kia ora! 👋

You might have spotted our assistant therapists wearing these new bibs!

As our groups grow, we’ve made it easier for clients and whānau to spot our amazing assistants during sessions. 💛

We’re excited to keep improving the experience for our clients and the whole community.

Keep an eye out next time you visit! ✨

28/05/2025

Dance 4 Us Mt Roskill – Meet the Team & Join the Fun! 🎉

Our amazing Mt Roskill team is passionate about creating a warm, inclusive, and empowering space for Tangata Whaikaha to connect, move, and express themselves through dance.

Led by the vibrant Nicole and supported by a fantastic crew, these sessions are designed to be welcoming, fun, and accessible to all.

📍 Where: Wesley Community Centre
🕥 When: Mondays | 10:00am – 11:00am

🗓 2025 Term Dates:
T2: 28 Apr – 23 Jun (No session on 2 Jun - King's Birthday)
T3: 14 Jul – 8 Sep
T4: 6 Oct – 8 Dec (No session on 27 Oct - Labour Day)

Come along and join a welcoming, creative space where everyone is free to dance their way - no experience needed, just bring your energy (and maybe a water bottle!).