May 2007 - Billie Paea

Another new month already! Work in the performing arts with DZIAH never dies. That catch phrase is coming to pass, when there is always something to look forward to and no room for boredom; having opportunities not only in Auckland and NZ - but overseas.

I had the privilege of going to dance in the Gold Coast as part of a 'Make a Wish Foundation' Team. This team are a bunch of lovely people with a heart for kids with sicknesses and health issues and it was a real eye opener in terms of the things that we take for granted - our health. Meeting the kids was an awesome experience and just chilling out with them having fun. They loved the dancing and some even joined in while others watched silently in awe. Air NZ helped with airfares and the Make a Wish Foundation put a lot of time and money into it. It was also good networking time with people wanting to help us in our future endeavours.

Our Dance Program after school with the development crews have had some good consistency and we're trying to work on the 20 we have at the moment. We are trying to teach not only dance but life skills; how to turn up on time, committing to coming every week, listening and interacting. Progression is going well and we have a lot of great feedback.

I had an awesome opportunity to speak at a business conference in Christchurch, at an event called Thrive Mainland. There were a number of inspirational speakers and people with successful businesses. I learnt a lot in one day. I talked about having the DZIAH to Dream and that we can achieve what we set out to do, by just putting your mind to it ... Inspiring our youth and giving something back to our community. Thanks to the Vodafone NZ Foundation - I'm living the Dream

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