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The Inaugural Kahurangi Dance Awards
Celebrating the innovation, successes and visionaries of the Aotearoa Dance Community.
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Saturday 22nd august 2026

2025 recipients

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Lifetime Achievement Award
The Paea Family✦
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Choreographer RISING STAR 
(NEXT GENERATION)
Joseph Asi✦

sponsored by 3WJ+boy

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Choreographer OF THE YEAR
Chantelle Huch✦

sponsored by Red Studio

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Street Dance FUTURE ICON 
(NEXT GENERATION)
Samuel Han✦

sponsored by 
Project Competition (UDYT)

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Street Dance DANCER OF THE YEAR
Ken Vaega✦

sponsored by Cesan Family

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Teacher of the Year
Josh Cesan✦
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Competition Manager
of the Year
Codie Jai✦ & Josh Cesan✦
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Commitment
to the Dance Community
Sarah Martin
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Community Spirit
Mele Taeiloa✦
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Battle Event of the Year
Pacific Ring✦
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Brand Development (TIE)
Ken Vaega✦
&
 Neverland Studios✦
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Content Creator of the Year
Crew24✦

sponsored by Neverland

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Videographer of the year
10 Simulations✦
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Photographer of the year
Nina G Photography✦
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Concept Video of the year
– choreography
Joseph Asi✦
"ACKEE"
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Costuming/Visual Concept
Neverland Studios✦ 
"Until I Die"

sponsored by JD Studios

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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

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