 Lusi Faiva - founding member and current Artistic Direction Panel member of Touch Compass | |
| Formation | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Catherine Chappell MNZM |
| Purpose | Professional arts and inclusive education organisation whose work is disability-led. |
| Headquarters | Tamaki-Makaurau Auckland, New Zealand |
| Leader | GM/Kaiwhakahaere Matua: Jon Tamihere-Kemeys, Artistic Direction Panel: Rodney Bell, Dr Suzanne Cowan and Lusi Faiva (appointed 2021) |
| Website | https://www.touchcompass.org.nz/ |
Touch Compass is a professional disability-led arts and inclusive education organisation in New Zealand established in 1997 as a disability-integrated dance company.[1][2][3][4] They have been at the forefront of inclusive arts, dance and theatre in New Zealand and have 'paved the way for many dancers and performers and companies across the country.'[1] They create contemporary dance, theatre and digital performances, an inclusive education programme and have run workshops, weekly community classes and education for schools.[5]
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- ^ "Touch Compass Dance Trust". Disability Arts Online. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "The Touch Compass Dance Trust Board". Charities Services. Retrieved 3 March 2022.