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Middle Eastern Dance Association of New Zealand

About MEDANZ

Our Mission

To provide a supportive environment for MED,

fostering interest and understanding, whilst encouraging sharing of information, developing /promoting ethical standards and facilitating learning and performance opportunities.

Want to know more?

Read our MEDANZ Constitution:

Download PDF Here

Our Vision

To have Middle Eastern Dance recognised as a creative art and dance form in New Zealand, that is accessible to everyone in a safe and welcoming environment.

We believe anyone can benefit from the regular practice of belly dance, and everyone is welcome to participate, whatever their challenge is.

"Ahlan Bik" "Marhaba" "Welcome" "Haere Mai"

We Welcome All as

MEDANZ Members

Belly dancers, drummers,

teachers, vendors, supporters

or general enthusiasts of

Middle Eastern Dance

A Non-Profit Incorporated Society

Providing Community and A Dance Network

MEDANZ Events

Check out the belly dance events happening close to your home town, and support your local belly dance community!

MEDANZ News

Our main

communication method,

available in our Members' Area, notified by email -

6-Issues annually.

Upcoming Events, Reviews

and general articles.

Teachers Network

Students - Find a belly dance teacher near you!

Teachers - connect with your fellow belly dance teachers on our exclusive Groups and Forums, and give back to your belly dance community.

MEDANZ Blog

Insights, notifications and interesting articles written by our New Zealand contributors on belly dance, the Membership and all things MEDANZ.

MEDANZ Forum

Connect with your NZ belly dance community today!

MEDANZ Groups

What's happening in the world of belly dance and NZ!

MEDANZ Discounts

Exclusive offers to

MEDANZ members

Funding Support?

Planning on hosting an

event? Can we help?

Facebook

Members Only

Where the MEDANZ Members have been connecting until recently!

Facebook

Open Group

A private group open to all belly dance enthusiasts.

Facebook

Buy & Sell NZ only

Reach a NZ audience to sell your excess dance closet, or buy some new bling!

Facebook

MEDANZ Page

Our announcements page on Facebook, follow and turn your notifications on.

"I am blown away by the friendliness and generosity of the NZ bellydance community" (new member).

"Having the different styles in one show really showed the audience
the diversity belly dancing has" (Feedback 2015)