DANZ to celebrate at Te Papa

Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 3:06 pm
Press Release: DANZ

Experience rhythms of Aotearoa and the Pacific, Europe Asia, Africa and
the Americas.

Dance is the rhythm of life, culture and being - join DANZ to celebrate
at Te Papa

If you love dance come to this free DANZ event happening in Wellington
on the 25th September at Te Papa.

FREE DANZ workshops & performance in Wellington:

Global Dance Celebrations
Saturday, 25th September 2010

10:30am - 4pm

Experience rhythms of Aotearoa and the Pacific, Europe Asia, Africa and
the Americas.

Dance is the rhythm of life, culture and being - join DANZ to celebrate
at Te Papa

Free workshops:

10:30am - 12pm

Level 1 Foyer, Te Papa

For all ages in Samoan Sasa, Waltz and Afro-Cuban dance. "Have a go!"

No experience required

* 10:30am - Samoan Sasa

* 11am - Waltz

* 11:30am - Salsa

Free performance:

2 - 4 pm Soundings Theatre

Level 2, Te Papa Tongarewa

Free entry, no interval

With dances from China, Philippines, Aotearoa, the Pacific, Celtic and
Africa and more!!

This event is coordinated by DANZ (Dance Aotearoa New Zealand)

Supported by Te Papa, Wellington City Council, Wellington Community
Trust & Pub Charity.

*Also happening at Te Papa Saturday 25 September...

Te Papa present:
Sumatran Sounds
The Marae, Level 4
Free performance: 1-2pm
Free workshop: 4.30-5.30pm

>From the highlands of West Sumatra, Indonesia, comes a performance of
percussion, dance, and song. Hear the haunting tones of the saluang
flute, watch the graceful movements of the plate dance, and experience
the dynamic martial arts dance called randai. Leading performers and
composers from the Minangkabau culture will showcase their musical
heritage for the first time in New Zealand. Later in the afternoon, why
not take part in a Randai Workshop! This is an interactive workshop for
all ages. Randai dance is based on Indonesian martial arts and includes
hand claps, body slaps, and pants percussion.

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