About.
Company
Atamira Dance Company
Duration
75 mins (plus 30 min post show talk Saturday 12th)
Advisory
Potentially haze , loud sounds, and periods of darkness
Eight dancers and eight practitioners both tuakana and teina, explore the multi-layered dimensions of human experience, symbolsied by the eight tentacles of the mighty Te Wheke in this explosive new contemporary dance work.
Te Wheke refers to the Octopus, our guardian on this long journey from past into future, activating healing now in this time we all share.
Solo and ensemble expressions of darkness and light occur within shape shifting worlds of floating black silk. Layers of symbolism emanate through magical AV patterning and mesmeric soundscapes with lighting enhancing all - both revealing and hiding.
Some of Aotearoa’s leading names in dance are involved in this milestone 21st birthday production, including Sean MacDonald, Taane Mete, Kelly Nash, Jack Gray, Dolina Wehipeihana, Gabrielle Thomas, Kura Te Ua, Bianca Hyslop and Louise Potiki Bryant, who foster the performance of some exceptional experienced and emerging talents.
Te Whānau Atamira have come out in force to mark this momentous occasion and to honour the legacy of this incredible company’s colossal contribution to Māori contemporary dance.
Creative
Jack Gray
Artistic Director, Concept and Practitioner
Marama Lloydd
Executive Producer, Concept and Design
Kelly Nash
Assistant Director and Practitioner
Taane Mete
Assistant Director and Practitioner
Dolina Wehipeihana
Dramaturg and Practitioner
Bianca Hyslop
Practitioner
Louise Potiki Bryant
Practitioner and Design
Kura Te Ua
Practitioner
Gabrielle Thomas
Practitioner
Paddy Free
Design
John Verryt
Design
Vanda Karolczak
Design
Cast
Sean MacDonald
Performer
Eddie Elliott
Performer
Abbie Rogers
Performer
Cory-Toalei Roycroft
Performer
Emma Cosgrave
Performer
Caleb Heke
Performer
Oli Mathiesen
Performer
Dana Moore-Mudgway
Performer
Book
Tickets.
Tickets.
Adult/Standard $28 - $50
Senior Citizen (65+) $28 - $45
Concession* $28 - $45
Group (of 6 or more) $28 - $45
Child 12 & under $25 - $28
Atamira Dance Company continues to offer us complex, significantly crafted contemporary Māori dance.