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Daniel King

Daniel King has been dancing professionally since 2001 with Touch Compass Dance Company. He also has an interest in films and film making. This globetrotting performer is constantly pushing himself to extend his abilities and received a Highly Commended certificate for his artistic achievements at the Arts Access Aotearoa Big ‘A’ Awards in 2012. Daniel … Continue reading

Anna Nelson

Anna grew up in a creative and expressive home, where music, art and performance were embraced as part of day-to-day life. She has a diploma in Business Management and Level 1 NZ Sign Language qualifications. Anna is currently Disability Student Advisor at AUT University and also holds roles at Diversityworks Trust and Rainbow Youth.  All of … Continue reading

Allyson Hamblett

Allyson has a passion for art and composing music.  Her art reflects her journey through the 21st century, through the lens of cerebral palsy. Since 2010 Allyson has been writing and composing her own music.  Open Your Eyes, Allyson’s first composition, was successfully turned into a music video. Allyson is actively involved in the community and has … Continue reading

Keke Brown

Keke Brown

Keke is of Samoan and European descent. She was a founding member of Touch Compass Dance Company and travelled around New Zealand with them when she was younger.  She also recently appeared in a role on Shortland Street. Keke graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Pacific Studies with a specific … Continue reading

Maioro Barton

Maioro Barton

Maioro Barton is of Maori and European Descent, and lives in Cambridge in the Waikato.  He is an outgoing person with a great sense of humour. Maioro was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair.  He is currently a Waikato and New Zealand Men’s Squad Member for Wheelchair Basketball and has a Diploma in … Continue reading