Carolyn McKeefry - National Dance Archive

Carolyn McKeefry - National Dance Archive 

​At the end of 2024 Carolyn resigned as Treasurer of the Dance Archive. This ended an association spanning over 40 years. As part of the (then) New Zealand Dance Federation, Carolyn was present at the founding of the Archive at Antrim House, Wellington in 1982. Her involvement included various roles over the years including Secretary, Committee Member and lastly Treasurer. 
A performer, dance teacher (she has her own Academy in Khandallah), choreographer (Crows Feet Dance Collective Hutt), Carolyn has been committed to the continued preservation of New Zealand's Dance History throughout acknowledging it is a continuous challenge, particularly in the area of fund raising for various projects. 
Whilst the initial 'dream' of a dedicated space/museum has faded, the Archive has succeeded in specialising in Oral Histories and the setting up of a data base for referencing material. In addition the archive continues to encourage everyone in the dance community to keep files and records for future generations. 
Carolyn is changing her focus to other aspects of her life, including her Boutique Tours business (mainly to India).