Welcome to pacific polynesia where we celebrate events of our people everywhere …
THE CONCH AND TOUR-MAKERS PRESENT THE WHITE GUITAR Directed by Nina Nawalowalo and Jim Moriarty Renowned hip-hop artist Scribe features with his father John and brother Matthias in this new play – the true story of their family, the Luafutus. A Samoan grandmother’s dream of a better life in New Zealand collides with the reality …
Kids Corner : What will you be going in the holidays? Hi-5 House Hits, bringing all of your favourite Hi-5 songs this October school holidays. And due to popular demand Hi-5 have announced more dates and new venues on their tour of New Zealand! You will learn how to do the coolest Hi-5 dance moves …
Meremere is a performance autobiography featuring the extraordinary stories and talents of Rodney Bell (Ngati Maniapoto), who left Aotearoa 12 years ago to pursue a career in integrated dance on the international stage. Meremere powerfully layers movement, music, projected imagery and documentary footage to bring his stories to life in an hour-long work. His experiences, …
KATERINA FATUPAITO | JAHRA RAGER | TUPUA TIGAFUA | NIKKI UPOKO Representing the islands of Fiji, Cook Islands and Samoa, rising choreographers Katerina Fatupaito, Jahara Rager, Tupua Tigafua and Nikki Upoko share their newest creations that blend the traditional with the contemporary. Originally presented as part of the Pacific Dance Festival, Tempo is proud to …
A striking new dance production by (meaning ancient god) is a taboo movement response to the ancestral protectors from the heathen past of Fiji. Our VU is steadfast with and against us. Reminiscing on the sacred offerings we possess, each dancer’s VU travels through their mind and soul to relinquish the reality of protection and …