The New Zealand Dance Company presents

Stage of Being

A thrilling double bill celebration of choreographic voices from Aotearoa’s Sāmoan and Chinese dance makers.

21 APR - 22 APR 2023 — DANCE

About.

Company

The New Zealand Dance Company

Duration

90 minutes including interval

Advisory

This production contains haze.

The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) return to the ASB Waterfront Theatre to premiere Stage of Being, a thrilling double bill celebration of choreographic voices from Aotearoa’s Sāmoan and Chinese dance makers.

New Zealand-Chinese dance artist Xin Ji and his long-time collaborator, Beijing-based Xiao Chao Wen will explore how society influences our ability to discover and express our authentic selves. With music by Benny Jennings, Made in Them investigates whether or not we get to independently decide who we are, or if agency over our lives is shaped through the systems, people and objects that surround us.

In LittleBits and AddOns, founding NZDC member Tupua Tigafua will open up the world of a picturebook for dance.

Known for his provocative yet uplifting dance theatre, Tigafua is a storyteller who creates worlds that metaphorically express relevant messages to audiences, sharing unique stories of Aotearoa throughout New Zealand and around the world.

A fairy tale for all people and all times, with music composed by David Long, LittleBits and AddOns explores character types that are universally relatable and that give perspectives on the ordinary, the cyclical and the wonder of the human condition.

Stage of Being will share contrasting perspectives of identity, culture and place in a ferocious, graceful, poignant and whimsical double bill that reflects the beauty of our beingness and the diverse artistry represented in New Zealand contemporary dance.

Supported by Creative New Zealand, Foundation North, Auckland Council, Asia Foundation New Zealand & Wellesley Studios.

Made in Them

Xin Ji

Chroregrapher

Xiao Chao Wen

Choreographer

Benny Jennings

Composition & Sound Design

Andreas Mikellis

Costume Design

Elekis Poblete Teirney

Lighting Design

Jo Kilgour

Production Manager

LittleBits and AddOns

Tupua Tigafua

Choreographer

David Long

Composition & Sound Design

Andreas Mikellis

Costume Design

Elekis Poblete Teirney

Lighting Design

Jo Kilgour

Production Manager

Dancers

Katie Rudd

Ngaere Jenkins

Brydie Colquhoun

Chris Mills

‘Isope ‘Akau’ola

Oliver Carruthers

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Tickets.

Premium $79

Adult $45–$65

Senior 65+ $35–$49

Concession $35–$49

“NZDC is abundant with highly creative movement, emotion, flow and strength. Contemporary dance at its finest.”
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