For 25 years, Atamira has proudly stood at the forefront of Māori contemporary dance by providing the space, stage, and support to create, perform, and teach. Through creativity, endurance, and evolution, we've built a foundation grounded in cultural identity and artistic excellence.
At the heart of it all are our artists. For our 25th birthday, we’re celebrating them - the incredible dancers and choreographers who have worked with us in 2025 - through 25 days of stories, reflection, and gratitude.
But as the tides shift, so does the funding landscape. That’s why we’re calling on our wider whānau to stand with us.
At the heart of it all are our artists. For our 25th birthday, we’re celebrating them - the incredible dancers and choreographers who have worked with us in 2025 - through 25 days of stories, reflection, and gratitude.
But as the tides shift, so does the funding landscape. That’s why we’re calling on our wider whānau to stand with us.
Every dollar goes directly toward creating meaningful opportunities for our dancers, choreographers, and creative collaborators in 2026.
Your support could enable any of the following:
- 20 weeks of studio hire to create new work or remount existing repertoire
- 8 weeks of artist fees
- 5 weeks of a choreographer’s residency
- 25 school or community workshops
Your support could enable any of the following:
- 20 weeks of studio hire to create new work or remount existing repertoire
- 8 weeks of artist fees
- 5 weeks of a choreographer’s residency
- 25 school or community workshops
Each year, we stretch every dollar to sustain Māori contemporary dance with care and professionalism. Our independent artists thrive across the sector, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem that needs continued support. When you give to Atamira, you invest in the future of Māori contemporary dance, its artists, and the communities whose stories it shares.
Will you support Atamira, to support our artists?
Tautoko mai, tautoko atu!
Will you support Atamira, to support our artists?
Tautoko mai, tautoko atu!
