AUA E TE TAGI – Dr Opeloge Ah Sam
"Aua e te Tagi" is not just a dance show; it represents a profound emotional odyssey through the spectrum of human emotions, masterfully intertwined with original music that only Opeloge can compose.
MOANA Showcase 2024
This year, we invite you to witness the MOANA showcase like no other, brimming with talent, innovation, and the soulful narratives of our Pacific people.
WEREDINGO: A FIRST NATIONS DANCE COLLECTIVE KARUL PROJECTS IN AOTEAROA
"Weredingo: A captivating fusion of dance-theatre and storytelling, exploring the plight of shapeshifters in a secret world. Join the support group, wear your animal, and embrace the duality!" WEREDINGO Experience WEREDINGO at the Pacific Dance NZ Festival 2024! Unleash Your Imagination Join us this June at the Pacific Dance NZ Festival for an unforgettable adventure! Dive into the mesmerising world of WEREDINGO. This groundbreaking show blends Pacific Dance heritage with First Nations Australia, promising an experience like no other. A Thrilling Tale of Shapeshifters Step into a fictional realm where shapeshifters hide their duality. Forced to meet in secrecy, they embrace their animal forms and gather
‘TOLU’
TOLU A collaboration between NZTrio and Pacific Dance NZ TOLU (meaning three) is a work that weaves western music with the songs and dances of the Pacific. In the past century, the Pacific diaspora have settled throughout the globe and many now call Aotearoa home. As with many immigrants, the Pacific people have brought their traditions, culture and arts to their new home and through the maintenance of these practices, have retained their cultural uniqueness while contributing to the shifting arts landscape of Aotearoa. TOLU is directed by Iosefa Enari MNZM. Enari has worked closely with NZTrio and and Pacific music director Aiono
‘TOTO’: Dance, Street and Cultural Symbolism
Experience "TOTO" at the theatre, a captivating dance and fashion show directed by Vivian Hosking-Aue. Delve into the symbolism of blood across cultural realms, celebrating Pacific heritage and connections.