VALUES/PURPOSE
Dance is the mechanism, whanau is the goal.
The primary purpose of Zion Dance Studios is:
Through Hip Hop Dance, to offer young people to express themselves creatively in a safe and welcoming environment, investing in their social development, personal well-being as well as there dance skills.
Values:
Be True To Who We Are
Grow people and dance together
Create and maintain a positive family/whanau feel where everyone feels welcome and valued
Have staff and role models who love God and love young people
Establish and maintain parameters around music, costume and movement that allow culturally relevant expression while being age appropriate, self-valuing and in alignment with the values of Northcity church
Pursue Excellence
Develop an excellent work ethic and commit to achieving goals
Create a positive environment where teachers are capable and prepared and students pay attention and apply themselves in class
Aim for excellence – strive to be the best professionally and competitively in our local and national dance industry
Provide opportunities for performance in end of term concerts and other engagements
Value Others
Treat others with respect, honour and integrity
Value and affirm the unique perspectives, opinions and talents of others
Work cooperatively and collaboratively, combining our different strengths to build a strong team
Know each other so that those in need can be properly supported
Lend a hand
Build Positive Relationships
Proactively develop positive, open and supportive relationships between staff, students and families
Build long term trusted and valued relationships within our local area and extended dance community
Model behaviour that inspires and encourages cooperation and collaboration
Maintain a relational connection with the wider Northcity church whanau so that students and families feel comfortable to explore faith questions if they want to
Act With Integrity
Language and behaviour is respectful and appropriate
Each person takes responsibility for their own behaviour
Communicate openly, honestly and with positive intent
Take good care of facilities, resources and the belongings of others
