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Maternal and Child Wellbeing Through Music and Dance- A Day Workshop

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CCHR Workshop F2

Hosted by Auckland University of Technology, Centre for Child Health Research 

Presented by Uzo Nwankpa MSN-PH, BSN, RN

When: 9am-4pm Thursday Dec 3rd, 2015

Where: AUT South Campus MD, 210

This full day seminar is a day of music, dance, research findings and shared conversations about how healthcare providers can help support the wellbeing of new mothers, babies and families during the prenatal and postnatal phases of life.

Manukau Campus is situated at 640, Great South Road, Manukau. Only metresaway from the Southern Motorway and a 5 minute walk to Manukau CBD.

Due to limited number of participants –first come first serve basis: Required RSVP amor.hirao@aut.ac.nz (09) 921-9999 ext7790

CCHR Workshop F3

 

 

I am Here, We are Here- A Community performance by the 2015 Caroline Plummer Fellow

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I am Here, We are Here – A performance by the 2015 Caroline Plummer Community Dance Fellow Uzo Nwankpa and the Dunedin community members. Directed by Jessica Paipeta Latton.

When: Wed 25 Nov 2015, 5:30pm–6:30pm

Where: Allen Hall Theatre, 90 Union Street East, Dunedin

Tickets : http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/i-am-here-we-are-here/dunedin

Bringing African music and dance as mental, spiritual and physical medicine for wellbeing, Uzo Nwankpa works with community members to tackle the grief of postnatal isolation, depression and anxiety due to hormone changes and lack of support. With live music, text and choreography, I am Here, We are Here, is a tribal celebration of the power of motherhood, sisterhood, dance and community. Limited seating available. RSVP immediately by reserving a free ticket http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2015/i-am-here-we-are-here/dunedin

This is a part of the Moving Communities Conference on 25-28 November 2015 hosted by the School of Physical Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. For more information about the conference, visit www.otago.ac.nz/moving-communities/index.html

Maternal-Child Community Dance Research Project- A conversation with Healthcare Providers 

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Calling all Healthcare Providers in Dunedin New Zealand  that support pregnant women, childbirth and postnatal care to this conversation/presentation.  What do you think about wellbeing and community music and dance facilitated by a healthcare provider?

Come join the conversation with the 2015 Caroline Plummer Community Dance Fellow Uzo, a community health nurse. This is a part of a research project at the University of Otago School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences.

When:October 14, 2015 1:30pm-2:30pm

Where: Queen Mary Maternity Centre Dunedin

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Community Theatre and Dance -Open Cast Workshops and Performance Dunedin

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Workshop Dates and Times starting 14 Oct 2015

Wednesdays at 5:30pm -7pm & or Fridays at Noon -1:30pm

2 Sundays before the show

University of Otago School of Dance  Dunedin,New Zealand

665 Cumberland Dance Studio 

RSVP by Oct 13th 2015. For more information, contact 

Jessica Latton akeake@actrix.co.nz or Uzo Nwankpa nwankpa@gmail.com

Uzo Method Project @ First Fit Saturday Tucson AZ

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This winter is HOT with community healing events all over Tucson.

This Tucson community in AZ continues to thrive for lifelong wellness and ofcourse WE are here to support the community bringing balance to health and illness. We will be facilitating community engagement at  Healthy South Tucson’s First Fit Saturday: A Victory Party!

SO after the wonderful Family Fitness Fest, we will be headed to South Tucson to continue the wellness excitement. Come join us in some dancing, movement, music and community building. Image

Hope to see you all there.

Keep moving.

Uzo

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