The New Zealand Ballroom Dance Council currently has a vacancy for one Registrant's Representative to become a Trustee from February 2025

To all NZ Ballroom Dance Council Registrants,

Pursuant to the constitution there is a vacancy for one Registrant's Representative to become a Trustee of the New Zealand Ballroom Dance Council. The term of office is for 3 years commencing upon confirmation at the Annual General Meeting due to be held in February 2025.

To be nominated, the registrant should complete the NZBDC Trustee nomination form on available for download below, sign it as accepting nomination, have it seconded by another registrant over the age of 16 and forward it together with a brief resume to the General Secretary, New Zealand Ballroom Dance Council, by email to info@dancesportcouncil.com no later than: 5pm Saturday 30 November 2024 (the closing date for nominations).

In the event of more than one nomination being received a ballot shall be conducted by email following the closing date for nominations.

Kind regards,

Rosemary S. Chung

General Secretary

New Zealand Ballroom Dance Council

20241117 - Trustee Elections

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NZBDC issues Statement of Integrity

To Dancers, Studio Owners, Dance Lovers and all others involved in our dance business.

The NZBDC has worked hard the last couple of months to create a Statement of Integrity that can be used for all people that are working in or enjoying our dance business.

The Statement of Integrity is now published on our website, or can be downloaded as a pdf below.

Integrity Policy NZBDC

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Please feel free to use these guidelines; advertise them, talk about them, implement them as you wish.

Wishing you all a carefree time dancing within Aotearoa.

Peter van der Veek

Chairman

NZBDC   

Introducing the Newly Elected NZBDC Trustee - Fleur Grant

In this newsletter it is with great pleasure that we introduce the New Zealand Ballroom Dance Council’s newly elected Trustee, Fleur Grant.  Fleur was appointed at the NZBDC Annual General Meeting in February 2024.  Fleur brings eminence energy and skill to the role of Trustee.  Please join with me in congratulating Fleur Grant to the appointment of NZBDC Trustee.

Peter van der Veek

Chair

NZBDC

"My name is Fleur Grant, and I've been appointed as a New Zealand Ballroom Dance Council Trustee. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

My connection with Dancesport comes through my son Andrew, who is a competitive dancer, and our family has been welcomed into the Dancesport community.

As a classical musician and piano teacher, I'm familiar with the joys and pressures of the performing arts scene, as well as the ongoing effort required to promote arts activities in New Zealand. I have a Bachelor of Music from the University of Auckland, an LTCL in Music Education from Trinity College London and a Masters degree from Victoria University of Wellington, and I bring both academic and practical experience to my trustee role on the NZBDC.

One aspect of Dancesport that particularly resonates with me is its potential to be a lifelong activity. I believe in nurturing the wellbeing of dancers from a young age and supporting them to continue dancing throughout their lives. Additionally, I'm keenly interested in promoting Dancesport to the wider community and elevating its profile as a sport.  I also hold a parent perspective and that of the whanau supporting a young person to dance.  What is their experience?   How do newcomers (both children and adults) find the sport?  What, as a community, can we do to promote dance in a world of competing cultural, academic and career activities?  These are key areas of interest to me. 

In closing, I'm honoured to be a Trustee and I'm eager to contribute. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything specific you would like to discuss or if you have any questions for me.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as a Trustee.

Warm regards,

Fleur Grant"