Touch Compass Information

Touch Compass are redefining Aotearoa’s cultural landscape. We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier crip-led. disability-led professional arts and accessible arts education organisation. We champion emerging and established disabled creatives to create world-class, ground-breaking performances and activations that challenge, move, and transform audiences locally and globally. We are lived experience. Authentic, innovative artists and art makers. Our high-quality productions, inclusive education, and professional development, empower disabled choreographers and creatives to advance their craft and deliver extraordinary face-to-face and digital experiences. Kaupapa: Grounded in Te Ao Māori, our values are the engine of our work: Manaakitanga: We lead with respect and reciprocity, creating inclusive spaces where all artists and audiences thrive. Wairuatanga: We infuse our work with spirit and deep purpose, ensuring our art connects on a profound level. Kaitiakitanga: We act as guardians of disabled talent, nurturing and protecting the next generation of creative leaders. Kotahitanga: We unite disabled and non-disabled communities, working as one collective consciousness to shift cultural narratives. Love it? Partner with us. Touch Compass is more than an arts organisation; we are a catalyst for social change and cultural excellence. When you support Touch Compass, you are investing in the untapped creative genius of Aotearoa and ensuring disability-led art takes its rightful place on the world stage.