Pasifika Education Centre offers first series of Aotearoa’s oldest Pacific community education provider is offering its first series of Tongan tau’olunga classes on 21 and 28 November in Manukau. Tutor Christine Helu is looking forward to sharing her passion for Tongan dance with learners of all ages and backgrounds. Christine Helu comes from a talented …
As aprt of the Urbanesia Festival Street Dance NZ brings you the hottest hip-hop dance crews straight from the New Zealand and world championships this year! There will also be a pop-up photography exhibition by Grant Apiata and DJ TDK on the wheels of steel. Featuring some of the hottest hip-hop dance crews from this …
As Part of the Urbanesia Festival A unique celebration of Taotao Håya (taow-taow-hodza) culture is on the menu at Urbanesia Contemporary Pasifika Festival ‘15, serving up a platter of sensorial surprises from the Marianas Islands in the North-West Pacific Ocean. Through cuisine, song, chants and dances, Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku becomes …
Fresh out the Box, brought to you by Freshmans Dance Crew, uses urban and fusion based movement to capture the spirit of Pacific and Māori youth culture. Captivating showcases will leave audiences inspired and intrigued to learn more. Tuesday 17 November 7.30pm – 8.30pm General Admission $10 Corner Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Mangere Auckland …
Myths and Legends in my veins Pairing up artists to produce works that honour their ancestors is the genesis for curator Reina Sutton’s forthcoming project, Myths and Legends in my veins. “We are all connected somehow,” Reina says. “There are myths and legends from all corners of the world. One or more of these stories …