National Dance Company Has A New Home Out West
MEDIA RELEASE 02 February, 2012
National Dance
Company Has A New Home Out West
New Zealand's leading
Maori Contemporary Dance Company - Atamira Dance Company, is
thrilled to have a new home at Corban Estate Arts Centre and
is celebrating this move with a performance of 'HOU 2012' on
Saturday March 24 at 7pm.
The established company,
who just celebrated their 11th Birthday, tour widely
throughout the country as well as internationally offering
professional dance works inspired by Aotearoa's history,
legends and contemporary issues.
"We are passionate
about sharing our stories, and asserting the unique and
important voice Maori have in New Zealand. We create dance
work that reflects these values, and contributes to the
collective voice of contemporary Maori art."
Corban
Estate Arts Centre will be the Company's new home, and will
serve as a central hub, where the creative and
administration teams can work side by side. "Corban's is
an excellent venue for us as we can rehearse and workshop
new work, conduct meetings, and carry out production and
office management all on the one site". Moss Patterson,
Artistic Director.
Many of the Company's Dancers, and
key Contributors are 'Westies', including Moss Patterson
(Artistic Director), Louise Potiki-Bryant (Choreographer, AV
Desginer, Dancer), Paddy Free (Composer), Vanda Karolckzak
(Production Manager, Lighting Designer), Gaby Thomas
(Dancer), Zoe Williams (Producer), and Wendy Preston (Board
Member).
As well as performing and working on their
new and existing performance repertoire, Atamira are
involved in education and community projects, and are
looking forward to engaging with the vibrant local Arts
Community on site and throughout the Waitakere
area.
The Company welcomes visitors to their office
located in the Corban's Homestead and invites audiences to
join them for 'HOU 2012' when three of New Zealand's
leading Maori choreographers unveil their new work, the
result of a demanding challenge to create a dance piece
during a six-week development period.
Moss Patterson
(Atamira Dance Company's Artistic Director) is inspired by
the traditional art of Moko. Jack Gray is inspired by the
unearthing of tribal stories from Mitimiti and Taane Mete
has created a solo work based on his Te Arawa family
history. As part of the performance Atamira dancers,
present two other short works from the company's existing
repertoire.
Tickets on sale from iTicket $20/$10 plus
booking fees (Ticket includes a glass of wine / juice and
catered food).
'HOU 2012' coincides with Waitakere
Open Studio weekend and Atamira Dance Company welcomes the
public to their open studio to observe the dancers in
rehearsal from 11 -
1.pm.
ends