About

Kia Ora, and welcome to the Body Festival!

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The Body Festival, is Christchurch’s annual festival of dance and physical theatre, is a showcase and celebration of New Zealand’s dancing talent.

Ranging from professional shows to amateur productions, the festival covers a variety of enjoyment for all audiences and participators.

 

Taking place in venues all over Christchurch and it's surround region for four weeks in September/October each year, the Body Festival focuses on the community aspect of dance, with a programme includes a large a number of public workshops and participation events for people of all ages and abilities.

 

The Body Festival is a project of the Dance and Physical Theatre Trust, a charitable trust that which aims to support and promote the dance industry in Christchurch and the South Island.

 

  

For more information, contact the Dance and Physical Theatre Trust Office:

Daz Martin
Festival/Project Coordinator

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Adam Hayward
Director

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Phone:
(03) 366 7709

Post:
P.O. Box 13663, Christchurch (8141), NEW ZEALAND



DAPhT Board

  • Emma Jenkins - Chairperson
  • Jane George - Treasurer
  • Jess McLachlan - Secretary
  • Andrew Shepherd
  • Amanda Batchelor
  • Steve Lewis
  • Josh Dickson
  • Sandy Gray