🎭 Part 1: Choose Your Dancer

1. Select a New Zealand dancer to research. Here are some suggestions, or choose your own:

Parris Goebel (hip-hop choreographer)

Michael Parmenter (contemporary dance)

Lemi Ponifasio (contemporary/cultural dance)

Taane Mete (cultural dance)

Other: ________________________

2. Write the full name of the dancer you have chosen:

📚 Part 2: Background Information

3. Where in New Zealand was your dancer born or raised?

4. What is their main dance style? (e.g., hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, cultural dance, etc.)

5. At what age did they start dancing?

6. Describe how they first got involved in dance:

👨‍🏫 Part 3: Learning and Influences

7. Who were their main teachers or mentors? List at least two people who influenced their dance journey:

Teacher/Mentor 1: _________________________________

Teacher/Mentor 2: _________________________________

Teacher/Mentor 3: _________________________________

8. What dance schools, studios, or companies did they train with?

9. Who were the key people who encouraged them to pursue dance professionally?

🏆 Part 4: Achievements and Success

10. List three major achievements or accomplishments of your chosen dancer:

Achievement 1: ________________________________________________

Achievement 2: ________________________________________________

Achievement 3: ________________________________________________

11. Have they won any awards or competitions? If so, list them:

12. What famous performances, shows, or music videos have they been involved in?

💭 Part 5: Reflection and Inspiration

13. What challenges did your dancer face on their journey, and how did they overcome them?

14. What inspires you most about this dancer's story?

15. What advice do you think this dancer would give to young people starting their dance journey?

📖 Part 6: Research Sources

16. List the websites, books, or other sources you used for your research:

Source 1: ___________________________________________________

Source 2: ___________________________________________________

Source 3: ___________________________________________________

17. Draw or describe a memorable image of your dancer performing:

New Zealand Dancer Research

New Zealand Dancer Research

🎭 Part 1: Choose Your Dancer

📚 Part 2: Background Information

👨‍🏫 Part 3: Learning and Influences

🏆 Part 4: Achievements and Success

💭 Part 5: Reflection and Inspiration

📖 Part 6: Research Sources

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