SHOWS - Rangatira (Mainstage)
TUAKANA
Beautiful, powerful, fun and inspiring, Tuakana is a compelling programme of traditional and contemporary choreography from some of New Zealand’s foremost indigenous artists.
30 Sept @ 8.00pm
Y CHROMOZONE
Bursting with energy, this show packs a stunning mix of hip hop, tap, ballet and contemporary dance by some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed male dancers, into one dynamic show.
01 Oct @ 6.00pm & 8.00pm
HONOURING
Dorothea Ashbridge is one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dancers and teachers. Tempo Dance Festival is delighted to honour Dorothea in its 2011 Festival.
01 Oct @ 9.15pm
SHINE LADY
Ann Dewey is bringing to life the striking images of female divinity, Shine Lady is a delightfully rich exploration of the cycles of human life
02 Oct @ 8.00pm
2011
Dance Company - A stunning triple bill featuring new work from Maria Dubrowska and German choreographer Riki Von Falken and Fleur de Thier’s elegant re-visited work Perch.
04 Oct @ 6.00pm & 9.00pm
HULLAPOLLOI
Hullapolloi brings to life an eerie, beautiful and disturbing world where non-human beings metamorphosise into constantly shifting shapes and identities, testing boundaries and each other.
05 Oct @ 8.00pm
BODY/FIGHT/TIME
Emerging from ideas of the body under attack, body / fight / time playfully explores images of collision, impact and conflict, creating a powerful and engaging work around how our bodies define us.
07 Oct @ 8.00pm
OUT OF THE BOX
Hip Hop Carnival - Tempo pulls out all the stops for this innovative hip hop showcase featuring some of the country’s top hip hop dancers.
08 Oct @ 5.00PM & 8.00pm
SHOWS - Loft (Studio stage)
IN FLAGRANTE
A modern and beautifully deviant take on the burlesque revival; 6 exquisite dancers caught in the act with a fetish for leather, an irreverence for female stereotypes.
30 Sept @ 10.00pm
01 Oct @ 8.00pm & 10.00pm
01 Oct @ 8.00pm & 10.00pm
KIDS & TEEN SHOW
Collection of Works - Students from Mt Eden Ballet, Touch Compass, Kids Unlimited and The Dance Studio strut their stuff through ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop dance styles.
02 Oct @ 4.00pm & 6.00pm
TERTIARY COLOURS
Tertiary Colours returns in 2011 with an inspiring programme celebrating the most thrilling and innovative works from our tertiary dance programmes.
05 Oct & 06 Oct @ 6.00pm
PRIME CUTS
A Festival favourite of cutting edge dance that expresses both passion
and innovation. Featuring Cat Ruka, Mia Mason, Kelly Nash, Alex Leonhartsberger, Sarah Foster-Sproull and Francis Christeller.
05 Oct @ 10.00pm
06 Oct @ 8.00pm
06 Oct @ 8.00pm
SHAMELESS CROWD PLEASER
Featuring live dance and
music, sound and visuals
from highly accomplished artists, Shameless Crowd Pleaser is a uniquely
innovative and constantly shifting theatrical experience.
06 Oct @ 10.00pm
GIRL WITH A MOVIE CAMERA
Girl with a movie camera integrates dance, theatre, and live video images that contrast or complement each other in this dynamic multimedia production.
07 Oct @ 6.00pm & 10.00pm
08 Oct @ 1.00pm
08 Oct @ 1.00pm
WEG: A WAY
Weg: A-Way by multi awarded, highly innovative choreographer, dancer and performance artist Alexa Wilson, is a visual feast of fiercely playful, ritualised performance art.
08 Oct @ 9.00pm
Other Exciting Dance Events... see NEWS page for more details.
Te Houhi by Atamira Dance Company 21 - 25 September at Q
Lily Loca's Vaudeville Cabaret presents: The Big Timers 24 Sept at The Basement
A Riot of Spring by Sacre: The Auckland Dance Project 14 October at ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
Not Now by Tim Podesta 14-16 October at Unitec Studio
Te Houhi by Atamira Dance Company 21 - 25 September at Q
Lily Loca's Vaudeville Cabaret presents: The Big Timers 24 Sept at The Basement
A Riot of Spring by Sacre: The Auckland Dance Project 14 October at ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
Not Now by Tim Podesta 14-16 October at Unitec Studio
