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.
‘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.
Daniel Mateo – from ‘A New Dawn – ‘Aho’eitu’
Radio New Zealand Interview with Daniel Mateo Recording courtesy of Radio New Zealand. Daniel Mateo is a 20 year old Gamilaraay descendant from Northern NSW, Australia as well as a descendant from Ma’ufanga, Tonga. Daniel studied at NAISDA Dance College and is now a contemporary dancer, performing with Bangarra Dance Theatre. Daniel dances in Sisi'uno Helu's 'A New Dawn' a dance depiction of the story of 'Aho'eitu, the son of Tangaloa. The work explores the preparation of a journey into the unknown of a young Tongan prince named 'Aho'eitu to meet his Father - the ancient God Tangaloa who lived in