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Contemporary
Dance Christchurch

About Movement Art Practice

In light of recent organizational shifts and an uncertain funding landscape during Winter 2024 we have paused some of our regular activities (like weekly classes) to conduct an extensive Community Consultation

MAP is a community dance organisation and charitable trust based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. MAP nurtures the movement sector towards connected and sustainable making, and appreciating of movement art.

MAP offers opportunities:

  • to local and international artists through residencies,
  • to local movers and audiences through the Community Choreographic Project, Pop-up Classes, Workshops, and Performance Sharings,
  • to artists through dance writing/publishing in The Map publication.

Our Studio

MAP provides affordable regular or one-off studio hire for dancers, choreographers, and collectives to research, train, rehearse, and teach in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

The studio is 10 x 10m, with a sprung Marley dance floor, toilet and kitchen facilities, as well as office space, an PA sound system, and roller door access to bring in larger items to the space.

  • Community rate $15/hour
  • Commercial rate $30/hour

*Discounts for long bookings and projects available on request

Art Residencies

Art Residency opportunities for dance and movement-based artists to take a deep dive into their practice, share with the public and engage with the community.

Application rounds vary for each programme, read more for detailed information.

Community Classes

MAP facilitates pop-up movement classes & workshops to improve wellbeing and provide you with a space to explore your body.

Come and play with us at our central city studio in Sydenham.

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What’s on at Movement Art Practice?

MAP has a events and projects that we host or participate in.

To stay up to date with our class schedule, special deals, and events, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.