Dance Workshops

Movement Labs

Movement Labs are an opportunity to learn from inspiring guest tutors. We work with both local, national, and international artists who share their creative process, resources, experience, and knowledge in a workshop environment. These workshops tend to occur seasonally, when tutors are in town.

Past tutors include

Matthew and Benedikte Onarheim-Smith [Dunedin]

David Huggins [Sydney]

Maddy Krenek [Alice Springs]

Emma Murray [Switzerland]

“I felt it extended my confidence and range in expressive movement and took away the stress of having to conform to a form or shape/choreo”

The teachers promote a body positive atmosphere: whether you are a beginner, over sixty, recovering from an injury or pregnant you can be a dancer. You don't have to force your body to fit the steps, you make the steps fit your body and your ability. I feel privileged to dance alongside professionals who welcome me into their art form and spoiled by the opportunity to train with visiting international artists. MAP is a unique gem in the Christchurch arts scene.

Movement Art Practice removes the barriers from conventional dance and does not apologise for it, within this a sense of freedom and complete inhibition allows the person participating to explore and discuss techniques, dance and the creative process in general.

I think Christchurch is very lucky to host such an avant-garde creative organisation like MAP. I really enjoy taking part of the fantastic dance classes of all levels, dance workshops and dance events organised by MAP. It is a great platform for dancers and dance lovers to mingle in the dance and artist community, always welcoming new members.

Private Lessons

Are you or your child looking for a bit of extra attention?

Are you ready to push your dance training to the next level? MAP offers private tutoring for a range of students: from beginner dancers, curious movers, artists and performers, to students training for dance competitions.

Please get in touch to get a quote based on your needs and requirements.

Previous students include:

A range of New Zealand musicians wanting to improve their stage performance
People wanting to add movement to their weekly routine.
Dance Students preparing for auditions

Community Workshops

Movement workshops tailored to your community group or office team are available on request. Book any MAP tutor to run a one-off or series of workshops to get your organisation moving and grooving. These workshops can happen at the MAP studio or a venue of your choice. Previous workshops include

Improvisation and choreographic techniques for Skillwise participants
Choreography and movement for Ao Tawhiti students

Email us to talk through options, tutors, and timings

Movement Labs

Private Lessons

Community Workshops

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