DANCE SHOW 1

1 – 2 September | 7.00pm

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Choreographers & Performers
Taniora Motutere & Elle Farrar

About the work
We created this duet focusing on the ideas of movement coming from something inside the body from one part to another, twisting, pulling and wrapping the bodies together and apart, and linear and circular partnering.

About the Choreographers
We are both currently in our third and final year studying contemporary dance at Unitec and this duet was created for our third year solo and duet assessment/show.

Secta

Choreographer
Perri Exeter

Performers
Leighton Rangi, Renee Richards, Georgia Elson, Caitlin Thompson, Elijah Kennar, Rodney Tyrell

About the work
‘Secta’ is a work which examines relationships, behavioural patterns and perceptions within organised groups such as gangs, religious sects, cults and institutions.

‘Secta’ is not about judging those who have chosen this life, but rather is an exploration of the interaction between people (particularly youth) within these organised groups. The choreography delves into the complex emotions that people living within organised groups face on a daily basis.What would you give up in order to belong?

About the Choreographer
Unitec BPSA (Dance) 2008. Since graduating Perri has danced and choreographed for Triple 8 Funk Dance Crew, Yours Truly Productions, private sector dance studios and secondary school teacher seminars, and also gained a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (secondary) 2009. Perri has been Teacher in Charge of Dance at Rutherford College for six years and has established ‘Trip The Light’ dance collective using former students based in West Auckland.

Cell by Cell

Choreographer
Seren Powell-Jones

Performers
Jerrika Samuel, Kerryanne Mayhew, Emily Moffat, Rebecca McCracken, Amelia Chong

About the work
The human body destroys and replaces itself every seven years. We are reborn and slowly re gifted a place to once again learn. Can we take comfort in knowing that one day we would never have touched?

About the Choreographer
Currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Dance Studies at The University of Auckland, Seren dug her feet into the realm of movement after she made the move from Nelson. A choreographer/blogger/dancer/ with a few sprinkles of ambition, sassiness and humor. Keep your eyes open for this girl.

Melted Brown

Choreographer
Vivian Aue

Performers
Elijah Kennar & Villa Lemanu

About the work
Fala (The fine mat)
Elijah & Villa’s ancestors
Katu puaka (Pig Head)
Mama Bear & the Palangi
Malofie OR Pe’a (Samoan traditional male tattoo)
Afraid of acceptance & Honouring and respecting Selia

We are westernized but desperately need our REAL bloodlines to be carved in our flesh. Brown brother-sister-mother-father may you rise and lie heavily upon our shoulders. To connect.

About the Company
Vivian Aue (Facilitator/Mind) & Elijah Kennar (Dancer/Mind) & Villa Lemanu (Dancer/Mind).
We are all the minds behind MELTED BROWN. We hail from a place of theory but let practicality control us to dance dance dance our browness away.

His and Hers?

Choreographers & Performers
Phoebe Heyhoe & Roymata Holmes

About the work
How often do Men actually get the opportunity? How often does it happen? Not a handshake or a hug but not sexual. Between two people. How often do we put? Not in a box or a skirt but not intentional. Game changer not a Game player.

About the Choreographers
Roymata Holmes graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance and is currently working for Black Grace and freelancing around Auckland. Phoebe Heyhoe graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Phoebe has since worked overseas in Australia and freelanced around New Zealand.Roymata Holmes graduated from the New Zealand School of Dance and is currently working for Black Grace and freelancing around Auckland. Phoebe Heyhoe graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Phoebe has since worked overseas in Australia and freelanced around New Zealand.

#irony

Choreographer
Kimberly Cheng

Performers
Amelia Chong , Rebecca McCracken, Sophie Catterall, Renee Richards, Kerryanne Mayhew

About the work
#irony comes from the realization of how far the hashtag has come from a marketing tool to a part of daily personal conversations. The piece therefore looks at the human behavior and reactions to trends by looking at the ridiculousness of the extent of use of the hashtag.

About the Choreographer
I am a dance studies and marketing student at the University of Auckland. My aim is to be able to bring dance and the awareness of the potential of dance to a wider audience to not only create opportunities for myself as an artist but also for other artists in the industry.

Memories of Wind and Rain

Choreographers
Haiyan Liu, June Yin, Vicky Gao & Philippa Pidgeon

Performers
Katherine Allen, Zoe Hood Hogan, Sarala Niven, Elise Rechtschaffen
& Chinese Folk Fance troupe

About the work
The dance combines ballet, contemporary and Chinese traditional dance to evoke memories of beauty, love and sorrow. Set in the rain, surrounded by a breeze, it showcases the subtle strength and elegance of women.

About the Choreographers
Philippa Pidgeon, a ballet coach and choreographer, has teamed up with Vicky Gao’s Golden Sail Dance Group, a Chinese Folk Dance Group.They will also present this dance at the biennial intercultural music and dance evening, Viva Eclectika at Dorothy Winstone Theatre in September. Golden Sail performs regularly across Auckland including The Lantern Festival and Bruce Mason Theatre.

Houdini Who?

Choreographer & Performer
Emily Moffat

About the work
Life overwhelming? Join me as I try to literally escape societal constraints.

About the Choreographer
Emily is a performing artist based in Auckland. Her work experience includes choreographing for Jaye’s Dance Studio, performing as a children’s entertainer and assistant to professional magician and illusionist, Andre Vegas. Currently, Emily is completing her final year of the Bachelor of Dance Studies program at the University of Auckland.

G.A.G

Choreographer
Phoebe Heyhoe

Performers
Heidi Chen, Sophie Voss, Jennifer McManus, Viktoria Metz, Katherine Burgoyne, Helena Roake

About the work
G.A.G delves into the psyche of the female mind to compare and contrast our formative years to now.

About the Company
Phoebe Heyhoe completed her dance training at UNITEC in 2012, where she graduated with a Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Phoebe has since worked overseas in Australia, freelanced around New Zealand and teaches at the New Zealand Performing Arts. The group of dancers you will see are all students of NZPA who have been dancing with one another for just over 2 years.

Where are the Kitty Cats?

Choreographer
Sophie Catterall

Performers
Kimberly Cheng, Seren Powell-Jones, Rebecca McCracken, Kerryanne Mayhew, Emily Moffat

About the work
Take a moment to think about the every day scenarios that make you cringe. You know the ones… where you wish you could disappear into thin air just because of how *awkward turtle* something was. This piece explores various awkward scenarios, objects and relationships, and the different ways that people respond. How different individuals react though, might not always be what you expect…

About the Choreographer
Sophie Catterall is an aspiring choreographer and contemporary dance artist. She is currently in her third and final year of studying a Bachelor of Dance Studies at the University of Auckland and has been a mad lover of dance since she can remember. All things humorous, wacky and slightly off tickle her fancy. Sophie would like to acknowledge her lecturers and dance family, for they have been the ones to help shape the choreographic voice she has today

On the second night – No-One came

Choreographer & Performer
Jenny De Leon

About the work
On that night – No-one came. But I did the show, anyway. I am a success, or a failure? Am I brave, or just stupid? There were angels watching.

About the Choreographer
Choreographer, Director of Poyema Dance Company, Dance Teacher at The Studio, Psychotherapist and Dance/Movement Therapist. Best colour deep blue. Maker of choreography of the soul. Mother ~ Lover ~ Child ~ Crone.

Rochelle and Edward on Trapeze

Choreographers & Performers
Edward Clendon & Rochelle Mangan

About the work
We are interested in the exploring new ways of moving on the trapeze, using it as a platform for self expression and storytelling.

About the Choreographers
Edward and Rochelle are circus performers based at The Dust Palace in Auckland. They have developed their aerial skills over the last 3 years, working on a large variety of apparatus and genre.

Rerenga

Choreographers & Performers
Jade Whaanga, Lara Jadoo and Jas Ofamo’oni

About the work
An evolving exploration of sense of place through choreography embedding concepts of indigeneity, whakaahua and turangawaewae. Participants gather their own perception about how they are placed in the world. Rerenga is a collaboration choreography created through workshopping, many thanks to dancers for their creative input.

About the Choreographer
I am a New Zealand artist, of Māori, Scottish and English decent. These cultures all influence my personal outlook and approach to creating choreography. I value exploring indigenous worldviews through dance. At the same time, I am very colonized in the way I live. The context of where I am placed in Aotearoa encourages me to connect with my Māori heritage. I find interest in the indigenous concept of whakaahua (coming to form) and the proposal of what it might bring to a contemporary from. Exploring this idea of re-birthing traditional Māori performance as a new form created from indigenous concepts and fused with contemporary devices. The reason I plan to investigate this idea is because I am an artist coming from multiple worlds: historical, ancestral, contemporary, Māori and European. Adapting my choreographic practice under whakaahua allows me to experiment with bringing all aspects of myself into my work.

Stray

Choreographer
Tallulah Holly Massey

Performers
Julie Van Renen, Georgie Goater, Adrian Smith, Solomon Holly-Massey

About the work
Exploring the notion of the feral child, through folklore, hoax and animal study.

About the Choreographer
Tallulah is a Unitec graduate and has been involved in the Auckland dance scene for over 14 years. She has performed extensively overseas and throughout NZ and is currently working as a freelance performer. Tallulah is an avid watcher of nature documentaries.