PROJECTS/EVENTS
ON MY SLEEVE - SZN 2
Embracing the essence of South Auckland, we proudly carry our roots wherever we tread. With an intimate understanding of South Auckland's identity, ON MY SLEEVE pays homage to our community, highlighting themes of urban life, the strength of women, cultural richness, empowerment, and the act of reclaiming our narrative through a series of poignant vignettes.
Expressed through a dynamic fusion of street dance, choreography, and contemporary dance, our performance unveils authentic stories that paint a vivid picture of the South Auckland experience. Join us as we explore the vibrant tapestry of our community, encapsulating the true spirit of what it means to hail from South Auckland.
"South Auckland
my first home after my mothers belly
South Auckland
you know who you really are
South Auckland
you straighten that spine of resilience
and speak"
Grace Taylor
FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS
NBZ WANANGA
We’ve got a stacked line-up of some Aotearoa’s movers and facilitators. While NBZ Wānanga is usually exclusive to our company dancers, this time we’re opening our space to the public. Don’t miss out
ON MY SLEEVE - An Ode to the Hood
We wear South Auckland on our sleeves and rep the hood everywhere we go. WE know who South Auckland really is. ON MY SLEEVE is an ode to the hood, showcasing themes of HOOD, WOMEN, CULTURE, POWER & RECLAMATION through short vignettes
NBZ SOLD OUT SHOW
HDI DANCE CAMP - MANCHESTER, UK (2023)
NBZ & FRIENDS - attended the HDI Dance Camp held in Manchester, UK. Throughout the 4 Day camp, they took 17 classes from some of the world’s elite choreographers such as Shay Latukolan, Nat Bat, and Homebros to name a few. Check out some of the highlights from the HDI Dance Camp.
Dancer’s Paradise - Mexico, Cancun (2023)
South Auckland to Mexico Cancun - Our BOYZ represented Aotearoa at the Dancer’s Paradise Competition and took the W placing 3RD at their first international dance competition.
NBZ Advance Open Classes (2023)
We are finally holding open advanced classes for the dance community at our home studio at Alfriston College. Come through and catch our $TH AKL vibe every 2nd Wednesday with the BOYZ.
Milk & Honey: 8-Week Afterschool Dance Programme (2023)
Funded by the Ministry of Education - The Milk & Honey program aims to center & value each student's holistic background through a series of workshops that reflect on their relationship to self, to place, to others & community. Students will also be educated about mental wellness techniques, facilitated by Te Kaha o Te Rangatahi.
Creatives In Schools NAPPYBOYZ STH AKL - Urban Dancing Indigeneity: South Auckland Mana Moana Workshops (2023)
Our tutors Viva-Leah, Chas, and Ben will be working alongside the Alfriston College Dance Department for Terms 1 & 2. Learners’ objectives within this project are to:
● Explore personal values in relation to the learning and performing of different Māori and Pacific cultural concepts of dance.
● Explore how to manipulate Māori and Pacific dance vocabulary in order to create interesting performance material.
● Assess contemporary Maori and Pacific dance and its contemporary socio-cultural context critically.
● Experience Māori and Pacific culture through embodied practice, performance, and discussion.
● Articulate and demonstrate choreographic and performance practices within a Māori and Pacific cultural framework.
MILK & HONEY - Dance Show (2022)
Funded by Le Va Pasifika Suicide Prevention Community Fund
Milk & Honey takes us through the journey of six youths and their family navigating life in Aotearoa through a South Auckland, Postmodernist lens; that honors our raw, authentic, and comedic history and stories.
How does living in Aotearoa challenge us?