Of the 10,500 people working in theatre and live music in 2022, only some 1,500 people earned more than $30,000 a year, with half the workforce earning $17,000 – well short of the national median.
To provide the workforce with a sustainable footing, a comprehensive cross-sector approach is needed to address the financial hardship and workforce challenges faced by the performing arts sector of Aotearoa.
“The difference is power and acknowledging difference is connection.”
In 2024, Toi Mai had the honour of meeting Lyn Cotton, founder and artistic director of Jolt, and Daniel Forman, dancer and Jolt tutor, who share a passion for inclusive dance and the value it brings to our communities.
Jolt is an inclusive dance company based in Ōtautahi Christchurch. They work with a diverse range of people with mild and sensory disabilities to more profound and complex disabilities, offering training in dance and teaching.
Toi Mai develops and maintains skills standards, micro-credentials and qualifications for the performing arts sector. See every performing arts sector qualification, including new qualifications and those under review.
In response to the sector’s workforce needs, we recently developed a new Performing Arts Emerging Tutor micro-credential and skill standards: Performing Arts Emerging Tutor micro-credential and skill standards
We also completed qualification reviews in:
Geeta Raman is the provider champion of Toi Mai, ready to listen and support providers with queries and concerns around qualifications, quality assurance and programme endorsement. Geeta will also help connect providers with other Toi Mai kaimahi for updates and opportunities in their sector. Read more here: Provider champion of Toi Mai
Click here to get in touch with Geeta.
