Touch Compass

Touch Compass Touch Compass is New Zealand’s leading professional disability-led arts organisation championing accessible arts performance and arts education

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Touch Compass is Aotearoa’s leading professional performance company that is disability led. We produce high quality performance works and arts activations. This vision recognises Te Tiriti O Waitangi principles which signify a partnership between Māori and immigrants with our values reflective of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), reciprocity and care guiding us. Our miss

ion is to explore the intersection of disability, Māori and Pasifika culture as our unique contribution to the arts. Our performances reflect disability aesthetics and practices that are culturally informed. They are interdisciplinary but rooted in movement practice and choreographic forms. We explore cultural diversity through authentic and multi-dimensional performance. We collaborate with high calibre creatives who support our vision and kaupapa. We are a leading performance company that tours nationally and internationally. Our audiences will experience sophisticated, nuanced multi-dimensional performances from disabled and culturally diverse performers. They will be invited to engage with new readings of the disabled body and broaden their cultural understanding. Audiences are provided with multiple ways of engaging with our work including participatory and multi-sensorial experiences. We are committed to the future of performance in Aotearoa and Touch Compass’ creative legacy by ensuring there are creative pathways for our performers to grow and foster their artistic voices. We acknowledge the pathways and people that have led the company to where it is today. We acknowledge all dancers, choreographers, community workshop participants, support workers and all staff, past and present. He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

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ARE YOU WHĀNAU? Send us your deets to be first to hear about upcoming news! What's Whānau? If you've ever been [here com...
29/05/2026

ARE YOU WHĀNAU? Send us your deets to be first to hear about upcoming news!

What's Whānau? If you've ever been [here comes the list!]: In the TCDT office, on our board, in a class, a programme, a show, a showing, onstage, backstage, offstage, a parent, caregiver or support person to a TC'er, A funder of ours (we love you all!), a sponsor, supporter, ARTIST, CREATIVE, AUDIENCE, ALLY - really if you've ever had anything to do with Touch Compass!

Drop us your deets [please send us your details] either privately in our DM's [direct messaging inbox} or by good old fashioned email to [email protected] using subject line "Whanau". You might like to share a little story of how you first worked with us.

We'll add you to our newsletter list and you'll be up to date with exciting new happenings .. such as our 30th anniversary is coming in 2027! Legit! 30 years wow!

26/05/2026

Disabled people and their carers already face huge barriers just to live, work and care. This bill sets a dangerous precedent and strips away legal rights that other New Zealanders still have. It cancels existing court cases, shuts down claims that were filed properly and on time, and stops disabled...

Mīharo! Audio Described Aotearoa Ltd So awesome to have them ensure access for us too!
25/04/2026

Mīharo! Audio Described Aotearoa Ltd So awesome to have them ensure access for us too!

Audio description for blind, deafblind and low vision people in Aotearoa.

Tonight’s the night ✨This April, disabled rangatahi sound artists (16+) have been creating original audio works explorin...
24/04/2026

Tonight’s the night ✨

This April, disabled rangatahi sound artists (16+) have been creating original audio works exploring memory, identity, and rhythm, guided by disabled composer Drew McMillan.

These soundscapes are then passed to dance-theatre artists, becoming the catalyst for movement, storytelling, and new forms of expression.

We’re so excited to share this incredible creative journey with you tonight at Basement Theatre.

Image description: A wide shot captures the ((( ORO:RESONANCE ))) crew deep in rehearsal inside Basement Theatre. Performers are spread across the space, each engaged in movement exploration. The image conveys a sense of collaboration, experimentation, and the vibrant energy of creation.

23/04/2026

IT'S A SELL OUT! Bringing the next-gen FIRE! ORO:RESONANCE public showing takes the stage tonight!
Be in the room when it happens ... ♿🕺💃🎭✨🔥🔥🔥

- NZSL + AUDIO DESCRIPTION
- Wheechair friendly

Tix link in BIO! Pay what you can / choose what you pay tix. You're welcome!

TOUCH COMPASS

Video description: A montage of dance performance rehearsal. Solo dance, group performance, dance duets taking you behind the scenes during workshopping. Diverse lived experiences, ages, genders are represented in the dancers. Text overlays read "ORO RESONANCE TONIGHT, Touch Compass, Basement Theatre , Next gen fyah (fire), Tickets link in Bio, All new sounds, all new dance, 6.30pm Basement Theatre. "

“Being a part of ORO:RESONANCE has given me a chance to share the experiences I’ve had making music and sound for dance ...
23/04/2026

“Being a part of ORO:RESONANCE has given me a chance to share the experiences I’ve had making music and sound for dance and theatre.”

For Drew McMillan, the most rewarding part has been listening. Hearing the rangatahi artists bring back strong ideas of their own each week, and watching simple concepts transform into something exciting and unexpected.

“What I have offered is just a launching pad. I’m just a part of this whole group.”

Don’t miss your chance to experience this. 🎟️ Tickets linked in bio.

Image description:
This black-and-white close-up image shows Drew at work. He is looking down, leaning slightly forward, with his head tilted in concentration. The background is softly blurred, drawing the viewer’s focus toward Drew and his sense of deep concentration.

23/04/2026

TOUCH COMPASS Basement Theatre 6.30pm this FRIDAY! Public showing of ORO:RESONANCE, a new crip-led creation pilot showcasing new sounds and new dance led by lived experience.
Be in the room when it happens!

You choose what you pay - TICKET LINK IN OUR BIO!

NZSL+Audio described, wheelchair friendly.

Address

G5/43a Linwood Avenue, Mt Albert
Auckland
1025

Telephone

+6496001357

Website

https://linktr.ee/touchcompass

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