Anna Groves

I joined Crows Feet Dance Collective in 2022 and can honestly say it has changed my life. As a trained dancer, I had quietly come to believe my dancing days were behind me. Like many women, I tucked that part of myself away in a corner, convinced I was too old, washed up, and no longer had a place in the dance world.

Crows changed that. Through Jan Bolwell's vision, I have been able to reclaim not only my identity as a dancer, but also as a choreographer. As I head towards 60 next year, I find myself creating, performing, and dreaming in ways I never imagined possible. I am more than grateful for what this remarkable community has given me.

I've also been struck by what Crows has offered audiences and dancers over the past 29 years. After seeing filmmaker Carolyn Sylvester's wonderful work at Seasoned in 2025, I asked her, "What about a Crow's doco?" To my delight, she said "yes"!

I'm proud to stand behind Jan's legacy and help bring this vision to life. This documentary is about more than dance - it's about creativity, courage, community, and the possibilities that remain open to us as we age.

Last Update:: 10/07/2026, 07:43 am

Anna Groves

Anna's Live Project

Dancing Through Life

Twenty-nine years after the birth of Crows Feet Dance Collective, a documentary is being created to celebrate this extraordinary community of women dancers aged 35–85. For almost three decades, the collective has produced original performances, inspired audiences across Aotearoa New Zealand, and challenged ideas about age, creativity, and who gets to dance. Now it’s time to tell their story. Experienced filmmaker Carolyn Sylvester will weave together archival footage, personal stories, and the collective’s rich history into a documentary that honours the past while inspiring future generations of dancers. This film will become a lasting record of a unique artistic legacy and the power of dance to connect, transform, and endure.

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