Contact: Wendy Preston

Website: www.mixit.co.nz

Dance, Drama, Music, Performance, Youth Leadership

Arts to support life skills and socialisation for former refugee background youth, mixing it up with migrant and local youth. Primary activities used are performing arts with professional guest artists – dance, drama and music. Core programme is run over 4 school term courses through weekend Saturday workshops. Youth Leadership mentoring programme also provided. Mixit is about empowering young people, providing access to creative opportunities and building networks.