Rua, a powerful double bill featuring works by two of New Zealand’s top choreographers. Witness the creative genius of Louise Pōtiki Bryant and Ross McCormack.
In Transit, by Louise Pōtiki Bryant, explores the deep cultural memories of Māori rituals. With stunning visuals and an evocative soundscape, this piece immerses you in a world of heritage and identity, resonating with audiences globally.
Louise was a 2019 Arts Foundation Laureate for her extraordinary body of choreographic excellence.
Ross McCormack’s Matter delves into human obsession within a surreal landscape. With a striking set and a haunting soundscape, Matter examines the tension between order and chaos, captivating the mind and senses.
Ross received a 2017 Arts Foundation Laureate and Matter was the first of three works Ross has choreographed on NZDC to date.
QUOTES
“The world of Matter is a total triumph of collaboration, light, sounds, and ultimately… vision” - Paul Young, DANZ
Finely tuned dancers take command of the stage; with crisp and assured execution of choreography that takes our imaginations into a dark absurdist realm.” - Lyne Pringle, Dominion Post
"a tour de force of dance,music and light." - Francesca Horsley, DANZ
“Matter (…) is such an aesthetic and conceptual masterpiece, it cannot be recommended enough.” - Makyla Curtis (Gay eXpress)
This show is a part of Te Rerenga o Tere | Tempo Dance Festival 2024 at Q Theatre, 10 - 20 October 2024. Check out the full festival line up here.
Presented by:
The New Zealand Dance Company
