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ABOUT VAST

Welcome to VAST, a one day festival of dance, workshops and barrier-breaking youth forums – in one of New Zealand's most enviable destinations: Nelson. Becoming a regional cultural event, Vast Dance Festival was launched in 2012 by a local group of teachers and performance visionaries.

Vast Dance Festival presents a diverse program of dance styles which is focused on bringing young people together.

Vast - A non-profit association:

Vast Dance Festival Inc. is an incorporated association and is registered as a not for profit organisation, governed by a voluntary Management Committee. The Festival would not exist without the generosity of these volunteers, and the many other volunteers who commit their time to the success of the Festival. Just as important are the many sponsors who provide financial and in kind assistance to the Festival. Our Patrons, Friends and Business Friends provide financial and staunch support to the Festival. The Management Committee thanks all of our supporters for their loyalty and generosity.

Committee and staff:

Vast Dance Festival is managed by a voluntary committee who plan, program, obtain funding, adhere to corporate governance and are passionate about the ongoing success of the Festival.

The festival has strong community support and benefits from the generosity of many volunteers who contribute in the lead up and during the festival.

Committee:

• Chairperson - Mel Stewart

• Secretary - Pauline Farley

• Treasurer - Mhairi Gray

• Festival Coordinator - Mel Stewart

• Digital - Kim Pope

• Workshops - Oakley Salton

• General Members- Oakley Salton, Jana Polglase, Verity Davidson, Kate Mulvihill, Konstantina Tsina, Jennifer Currie, Emily Tait

SOCIETY NEWS:

This is our Long Sleeve T-Shirt for 2021 **We have SOME extras (contact Mel) **

What we do: Vast Dance Festival celebrates the combined talents of high school students in the "Top of the South" region. SHOW DATE 2021, Friday 6th August

The annual performance showcases students from Waimea College, Nayland College, Garin College, Motueka High School, Salisbury School, Greymouth High School, Marlborough College for Girls, Marlborough College for Boys, Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls.

Join us: VAST Dance Inc. AGM, 26th May 2021, 6:00pm in the staffroom at Waimea College, All welcome!! Contact Pauline Farley at pauline.farley@waimea.school.nz

The objectives of Vast Dance Festival are to:

• Provide opportunities for high school students to perform in a professional environment

• Celebrate the wide range of styles taught in our region

• Provide a platform for student choreographers to share their work

• Give students practical experience with lighting, front of house, design and stage management responsibilities

Please note: Tote bags are now SOLD OUT.. watch this space as a special long sleeve will be created for 2021 contact your teacher for details