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Sound in Motion
CubaDupa March 2026
This March we are thrilled to be returning to partake in the annual magic, delight and fun that is the iconic Pōneke CubaDupa Street Festival. A CubaDupa collision of three Wellington icons - WIDance, Orchestra Wellington, and Footnote - this work unfolds differently every moment, shaped by spontaneous exchange between musicians and dancers. Expect an exciting, unrepeatable experience where sound drives movement and movement reshapes sound.
When: Two performances on Sunday 29 March
Performance One: 4.15 pm - 4.35 pm Glover Park - between Ghuznee Street and Garrett Street
Performance Two: 5.20 pm - 5.40 pm Hannahs Courtyard - 19 Leeds Street
Cost: Free
"It was truly epic. My heart was bursting."
- Audience member Laura
Relaxed End of Year Showing
December 2025
Our Wellington Open Class and Wellington Youth Class invites friends & whānau to our end of year showing. Join us as we highlight creative explorations and choreography we've developed together throughout the year.
We’ll finish with a fun shared afternoon tea; a chance to catch up with some of our dancers and celebrate the year.
When: Saturday 13 December 12.30 - 1.00 pm Followed by our shared lunch 1pm - 2 pm
Where: Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown, Wellington
Cost: Free (Feel free to bring a contribution to our shared kai after the performance.)
"It's always a pleasure to attend a WIDance end of term showing"
- Friend of WIDance
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Join our Fundraiser
July 2025
WIDance is turning 15! Come along to a shared fundraiser in collaboration with St Andrew's on The Terrace, Pōneke.
WIDance will be performing as part of a collaborative effort to raise funds for accessibility improvements to the St Andrews building, while also raising funds to support the continued work of WIDance.
When: Saturday 26 July 4.00pm
Where: St Andrews 30 The Terrace, Wellington
Cost: Entry by donation/koha
Join us for an afternoon birthday tea following the performance. Come celebrate with us!
"What a special afternoon that was. Happy 15th Birthday WIDance - here's to many more to come."
- Audience member 2025 Fundraiser
Murmuration
CubaDupa March 2025
Pōneke streets come alive with a flock of rare, quirky, and iconic New Zealand birds as they weave through the CubaDupa crowds.
A collaboration between artists from WIDance, Kāpiti Arts Studio and Wellington Circus Hub Youth performers.
When: Saturday 29 March 2.00 pm and 4.15pm (estimated length 40 minutes)
Where: Follow along as Murmuration roams through the festival parades. Our journey begins outside Te Auaha on Dixon St, then traverses through Hannahs Courtyard and Ghuznee St, winding all the way up to a grand finale on Abel Smith and Cuba St.
Cost: Free
"Don’t miss this Flocking Phenomenon - gathering in a captivating murmuration of colours, sounds, and rhythms."
- Cuba Dupa 2025
Pātaka Art + Museum Performance
December 2024
An interpretive/improvised response to the Taku Hoe Exhibition as part of the celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
When: Sunday 1 December 2024 12.30 - 1.00pm
Where: Pātaka Art Museum Corner of Norrie and Parumoana Streets, Porirua
Cost: Free
"What a wonderful performance with so much talent on display.
We are so pleased to have had this opportunity to collaborate, until next time WIDance! "
- Pātaka Art + Museum
Relaxed Showing Celebrating Matariki
June 2023
A relaxed end of term showing to celebrate Matariki sharing our dance mahi using the Touch Compass Matariki resource.
Come along and enjoy our work in progress after a busy term.
When: Saturday 24 June 12.30 - 1.00pm
Where: Drama 2 Te Whaea, 11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown
Cost: Koha always welcome but not required.
"Stunning sculptural shapes within the dancers Matariki journey. I can totally see this piece developed further and on a main stage."
- Friend of WIDance
Gopher Mambo
CubaDupa March 2023
Things are getting a bit fancy at WIDance. Come check us out as we enter the performance portal of one of the best street festivals in Aotearoa! CupaDupa ... "Enter a world of imagination- where absurdity and curiosity leaves the mundane and normal behind."
Guest Choreography by Deb Pope
When: Two performances on Saturday 25th March
Performance One: 2.45 pm Hannahs Courtyard
Performance Two: 4.00 pm Aerial & Antics stage Ghuznee St East
Cost: Free (Note: Our performance is short, so be on time so you don't miss out!)
"So much fun and flair"
- Arts Access Aotearoa
What's Outside The Box? Expo
March 2023
An expo for people with disabilities exploring life outside of school. With over 50 organisations supporting the event, we are excited to be a part of the action!
Come chat with us at our WIDance stall, join us for a mini warm up and check out our performance group as we give a sneak peek of our upcoming Cuba Dupa dance.
When: Saturday March 18 10am -2pm
Where: Whitireia Polytechnic 3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
Cost: Free
"Thank you so much (WIDance) for your incredible energy!"
- Whats Outside the Box? Expo Team
Platform 12
July 2022
A celebration of 12 years of WIDance. New and reworked choreographies including works from our highly successful fifth anniversary performance 'Outspoken' in 2015, and award winning Fringe Festival 2020 performance 'The Art of Observation.'
Due to COVID our new show dates are:
When: July 16th and 17th 2022
Where: Drama 1 Studio Te Whaea Dance and Drama School 11 Hutchison Rd Newtown
See Eventbrite for full show time and ticket details. Come join us in our 12 year celebration!
"Beautiful, graceful, poetic and inspiring."
- Tangle Community Dance
The Art of Observation
March 2020
Artwork comes to life.
A site- specific event, inspired by the architecture of the Academy of Fine Arts, and selected artworks in the 28th Annual Wallace Art Awards NZAFA Exhibition.
When: Friday 6th, 7th and 8th March 2020 2.00pm & 6.00pm
Where: New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, 1 Queens Wharf Wellington
Entry by Koha.
"Stunning performance...and I loved the integrated audio description."
- Audience member feedback
On Display
December 2018
"I am...right here."
A human sculpture court that challenges our collective understanding of seeing and being seen. WIDance joins a worldwide initiative on International Day of Persons with a Disability created by Heidi Latsky Dance.
When: Monday 3rd December 2018 12.30-1.30pm
Where: Midland Park, Lambton Quay Wellington
Cost: Free
"It was so intriguing to be part of." - Judith WIDancer
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