intimacy coordinators aotearoa new zealand
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Megan Adams
(she/her)
Tāmaki makau-rau/Auckland
Megan completed her certification as an Intimacy Coordinator and Director with Intimacy Coordinators and Directors (USA) in 2022, with the support of an Equity NZ scholarship.
Megan is a choreographer, movement director, rehearsal director and teacher with 30 years of experience in the performing arts industry and brings her extensive and intricate knowledge of movement, dance and the body to her intimacy work.
Megan trained in contemporary dance and ballet at The New Zealand School of Dance. She has worked with the most prestigious and esteemed choreographers and dance companies of New Zealand, is the choreographic executor of the Douglas Wright Estate and restages his preeminent choreographic works both in New Zealand and internationally.
Megan works in theatre, opera, circus, film and TV in various roles including movement direction, assistant director and intimacy director/coordinator. She has worked with NZ Opera, Auckland Theatre Company, Taki Rua, The Dust Palace and The Pop Up Globe. Recent movement screen credits include Chief of War (TV Series) and Nude Tuesday (NZ Feature Film).
Megan’s area of expertise is working on intimate scenes involving movement or dance. She is highly skilled at working with and choreographing large groups of performers and her compassionate leadership style fosters a collaborative and communicative environment. She has recently worked with the Royal New Zealand Ballet as an Intimacy Director.
Megan is a passionate and transformational educator who is available to teach intimacy and consent workshops. She has taught movement and dance classes in professional companies, tertiary institutions, schools and on community programmes for over 20 years and developed a university level course on teaching dance pedagogy. Megan regularly works with children and teenagers and has taught movement on the RATA screen acting teen intensive since 2021 with Miranda Harcourt.
Megan holds a currents certificates in First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and Safe Guarding Children. Megan is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher.
Intimacy Coordination Credits
2024 – Hatupatu/Kaungaituku: A forbidden love (Aerial Immersive Dance Theatre) – Takirua Productions Director Tanemahuta Gray
2023 – Chief of War (TV mini-series) – Chernin Entertainment Ep102/20 Director Jason Momoa
2023 – Romeo and Juliet (Ballet) – Royal New Zealand Ballet. Director Andrea Schermoly
2023 – End of the Valley (TV series) – Miro Productions Directors: Richard Curtis, Tihihi Grant, and Carey Carter
2023 – King Lear (Theatre) – Auckland Theatre Company. Directors: Michael Hurst and Benjamin Henson
2023 – My life is Murder (TV Series) – Art Department photo shoot) – Greenstone Productions
2023 – Basmati Bitch (Theatre) – Auckland Theatre Company. Director Ahi Kaunaharan
2023 – Auckland Theatre Company 2024 – Photo shoot for 2024 Brochure
2023 – Spinal Destinations (TV Series) – Southern TV
2023 – Grafted (Feature Film) – Fluroback Director Sasha Rainbow
2022 – Earthlings (Short Film) – Sandy Lane Productions. Director Jamie Lawrence
2022 – North by Northwest (Theatre) – Auckland Theatre Company. Director Simon Phillips
2022 – Gloria (Contemporary Dance) – Co3 Perth
2022 – Our Country’s Good (Theatre) – Unitec Performing/Screen Arts. Director Shane Bosher
2022 – Noob (Tiktok series) – Lusty Ace Films. Director Victoria Boult
2021 – Growing Still (Short Film) – JunkYard Universe Films. Director Alyx Duncan
Intimacy Workshops/Consultancy
2024 – Massive Theatre Company
2023 – Dust Palace (Circus) Consultant in the creation of a Consent Workshop for NZ Circus community
Testimonials
“Megan came onboard to work with two actors on my short film. Her sensitivity to the material and the actors needs made those scenes smooth and enjoyable to shoot. Her insightful, light-hearted, warm yet meticulous approach let me be more secure as a director and focus on the meaning and intention of the scenes, as I knew I could share the responsibility of keeping our actors safe. Being a choreographer and contemporary dancer, Megan’s had years of working intimately with performers. That deep body knowledge and the values of consent and respect that she’s practiced within her dance career aids her in creating a safe and creative environment. It really was a delight working with her.”
ALYX DUNCAN (Director, Growing Still)
“We simply wouldn’t have been able to make our film without Megan! Megan’s deft professionalism and sense of play was so greatly felt and appreciated, both for the people in front of and behind the camera. Her humanity and understanding of the craft was vital in bringing our two actors into a space of trust and empowerment, leading us to much stronger performances.”
JAMIE LAWRENCE (Director, Earthlings)