About us
About us
About us
Peace, Love, Unity and having Fun
Peace, Love, Unity and having Fun
People First. Dance Second. Reflects our commitment to community, respect, and individual growth. By putting people first, we build stronger relationships and more meaningful dance.
People First. Dance Second. Reflects our commitment to community, respect, and individual growth. By putting people first, we build stronger relationships and more meaningful dance.
People First. Dance Second. Reflects our commitment to community, respect, and individual growth. By putting people first, we build stronger relationships and more meaningful dance.
Our vision
Our vision is to be at the heart of Aotearoa’s street dance scene, opening up the world of underground street dance to every corner of the community.
Our vision is to be at the heart of Aotearoa’s street dance scene, opening up the world of underground street dance to every corner of the community.
Our vision is to be at the heart of Aotearoa’s street dance scene, opening up the world of underground street dance to every corner of the community.
Our mission
Our mission is to create spaces and collaborations that connect dancers, bridge communities, and build sustainable pathways for creatives to grow and thrive.
Our mission is to create spaces and collaborations that connect dancers, bridge communities, and build sustainable pathways for creatives to grow and thrive.
Our mission is to create spaces and collaborations that connect dancers, bridge communities, and build sustainable pathways for creatives to grow and thrive.
What we do
Growing our community
To sustain and scale street dance events, the community needs to grow and connect a skilled cohort of organisers, hosts, and creatives — empowering those already eager to learn and contribute.
To sustain and scale street dance events, the community needs to grow and connect a skilled cohort of organisers, hosts, and creatives — empowering those already eager to learn and contribute.
Enhancing scalability
Projekt Team champions a sustainable pipeline of dance engagements that connect local dancers and inspire new audiences to foster the evolution and growth of the street dance scene.
Projekt Team champions a sustainable pipeline of dance engagements that connect local dancers and inspire new audiences to foster the evolution and growth of the street dance scene.
Building NZ's dance profile
Projekt Team contributes to the preservation of NZ's street dance legacy as well as its evolution - keeping culture, connection, and creativity at the forefront.
Projekt Team contributes to the preservation of NZ's street dance legacy as well as its evolution - keeping culture, connection, and creativity at the forefront.
Turning passion to profession
Projekt Team empowers street dancers to turn their passion into a sustainable career. Creating opportunities to earn, grow, and inspire the next generation of dancers worldwide.
Projekt Team empowers street dancers to turn their passion into a sustainable career. Creating opportunities to earn, grow, and inspire the next generation of dancers worldwide.
How it all began
Projekt Team was founded in 2014 by Josh Mitikulena in Karori, Wellington. The idea began with Josh and was first shared with a small group of dancers in a hotel room during a dance competition. That group would later become known as the Projekt 5, the original members of the team: Benjamin Abela, Thomasi Read, Markie Mark, and Sheldon Rua.
At the time, the street dance community was made up of strong crews and companies that required dancers to commit exclusively to one group. It was uncommon to move between spaces or learn from different choreographers. In response, Josh envisioned something different, a space that removed pressure and allowed dancers the freedom to belong without overcommitting.
That vision became Projekt Team, one of the first collectives in Aotearoa to operate on a project-based model. Dancers could be part of projects as they were available, creating a flexible and inclusive environment where participation was encouraged, not enforced. This approach allowed the collective to adapt, grow, and remain accessible, which is a key reason for its longevity.
Projekt Team was founded in 2014 by Josh Mitikulena in Porirua, Wellington, alongside four other dancers. What began as a small group coming together one night has grown into one of Aotearoa’s most enduring and respected street dance collectives, continuing to thrive over a decade later.
At the time, the street dance community was made up of strong crews and companies that required dancers to commit exclusively to one group. It was uncommon to move between spaces or learn from different choreographers. In response, Josh envisioned something different, a space that removed pressure and allowed dancers the freedom to belong without overcommitting.
That vision became Projekt Team, one of the first collectives in Aotearoa to operate on a project-based model. Dancers could be part of projects as they were available, creating a flexible and inclusive environment where participation was encouraged, not enforced. This approach allowed the collective to adapt, grow, and remain accessible, which is a key reason for its longevity.
How it’s going
Projekt Team became a home for dancers grounded in freestyle, battle, and foundational street styles. At its core is the belief: People First. Dance Second. Relationships, respect, and the value each individual brings are prioritised above all else. By strengthening the people, the dance naturally follows, with greater depth and authenticity.
What began as a group of friends creating space for each other to grow has evolved into a collective that sits at the heart of Aotearoa’s street dance commnuity.
Projekt Team became a home for dancers grounded in freestyle, battle, and foundational street styles. At its core is the belief: People First. Dance Second. Relationships, respect, and the value each individual brings are prioritised above all else. By strengthening the people, the dance naturally follows, with greater depth and authenticity.
What began as a group of friends creating space for each other to grow has evolved into a collective that sits at the heart of Aotearoa’s street
Meet the squad
Meet the squad
Meet the squad
Get to know to know the talented creatives that keep Projekt Team both on and off the dance floor.
Get to know to know the talented creatives that keep Projekt Team both on and off the dance floor.
