Rodney Bell

[4] His artistic expression demonstrates elements of traditional Maori culture, yet at the same time he's continually seeking new ways to enhance his creative process.

[6] In 2007, he relocated to California, U.S., to join AXIS Dance Company, based in Oakland, where he remained principal dancer until 2012.

"[8] Rodney has increasingly worked across all forms of media, including film, commercials, modeling, and fashion catwalks.

[9] In 2009, he modeled for Vale (a mining company in Brazil); and in 2010, he did a commercial for Liberty Mutual, San Francisco, California.

[10] In 2024 Bell co-choreographed a work called Imprint in the New Zealand Dance Company programme Whenua.