About New Zealand Recreational Dance
The New Zealand Recreational Dance Incorporated is the main body for Recreational Dance and DanceSport in NZ, with two main member organisations, The New Zealand Federal Association of Teachers of Dance Inc and The New Zealand Federation of Teachers of Dance. These two associations encompass the majority of Dance professionals in NZ and cover the whole of NZ on a national level. The events list contains competitions throughout the country from Auckland in the North to Dunedin in the South. Its purpose is to provide on a nationwide basis a united association body to represent the interests of both amateurs and professionals in our dance industry from the grass roots of dancing and to offer more opportunities for the beginner dancer.
We are proud to be ambassadors for Freedom to dance and Members of the World Dance Organizers.
Our National Mission
Our mission is to encourage dance in New Zealand at a Social and DanceSport level.
Dance is an activity with huge health benefits. Participants can improve both their physical and mental fitness through fun exercise and social interaction.
Dance is a great way to improve wellbeing while helping to fight health problems such as obesity which is a concern for all ages in New Zealand.
Movement to music has been found to be beneficial for body coordination, balance and posture.
All you need is the motivation to try something new.
Joining a dance studio can offer connection to the community the making of new friends and for some the challenge of medal tests or competition.
The NZFDT
The NZFDT was founded by Len Marsden in 1956 and is a largest National association of dancing professionals in NZ. The NZFDT is a member based network of dancing professionals and associates and in addition to providing networking opportunities for dancer professionals, NZFDT is involved in the training and assessment of professionals, teachers and amateur dancers. Through its regional bodies of Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland the NZFDT runs dance competitions throughout NZ including the New Zealand National Open Dance Championships.
The NZFADT
The New Zealand Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing Inc. (the NZFATD) promotes dance in its various forms, adhering to and fostering through its syllabi, a uniform system of instruction to develop dancers in both leisure time and competitive spheres, and to prepare dancers pursuing teaching careers
Become a Teacher
If you are aspiring to become a dance teacher and want to introduce the public to this hobby either socially or as a dance sport we recommend that you train with an experienced dance teacher who holds a qualification in the appropriate area of dance and is a member of either the NZFDT or NZFATD.
Teaching dance can be a very fulfilling career . We have qualified examiners throughout NZ to guide you through the training process.
