Discover the artistry of Aotearoa’s rising choreographers and dancers. 11 original works by Year 3 Unitec Dance students — each piece a striking investigation of identity, intimacy, resistance, and rhythm.
A Celebration of Contemporary Choreographic Voices. Step into Q Loft this September and discover the artistry of Aotearoa’s rising choreographers and dancers.
With 15 dancers executing daring physicality and nuanced storytelling, this program dives deep into themes such as diaspora and displacement, nostalgia and rage, queer horizons, skin and structure, indigenous cycles, political tip toeing, surveillance and unease, disco divas, object and light, the divine digital age, and intersectional relationships.
Under the expert lighting design of Michael Craven, guided by choreographic mentor Katie Burton, and with sonic and costume worlds built by the students themselves — this is a showcase of full-spectrum creativity.
For those who champion the future of dance in Aotearoa, TBH: To Be Heard is a must. Witness the unfolding expression and exciting technique that define tomorrow’s dance makers. Support the voices being shaped today — and those destined to shape our cultural landscape in years to come.
Presented by: Unitec Performing and Screen Arts
Creative Team: Choreographed and performed by: Abby Knowles, Amelia Monsma, Felicity Dowden, Jasmine Reynolds (Ngāti Manu, Ngāpuhi), Josie Pepperell (Ngāti Porou, Muaūpoko), Juelz Silulu, Katrina Marks (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri), Komai Waqalevu, Leilani-Grace Tonu’u, Lily-Mae Baird, Nate Gacusan, Nicole Steiner, Petronilla Maletina Su’a, Sylvie Manning, Tyler Wilson Choreographic Supervisor: Katie Burton Lighting Design & Production Manager : Michael Craven Mātauranga Māori: Abbie Rogers Unitec Dance lecturer: Tamsin Russell Unitec Dance lecturer: Xin Ji
Audience Warning: The show is Family Friendly and haze will be used for this show
Sponsors Wellesley Studios Auckland Academy of Dance
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