Ka Tiri o te Moana
Louise Pōtiki BryantAtamira Dance Company presents a groundbreaking collaboration between Arts Foundation Laureate Louise Pōtiki Bryant, acclaimed composer Paddy Free, scenographic artist Rowan Pierce and lighting designer Robert Larsen.
"An extraordinary unforgettable performance. A one-time experience where all the elements came
together by chance, making this show a once-in-a-lifetime wonder."
Audience Response
"Fulfilled with the experience."
Audience Response
"...a beautiful and moving performance, incorporating
many production elements to deliver a wonderful live art experience."
Audience Response
Choreographed by Pōtiki Bryant, Ka Tiri o te Moana is both live performance and installation exploring Kāi Tahu relationships with Te Moana Tāpokopoko a Tāwhaki - the Southern Ocean and Ka Tiri o te Moana - Antarctica.
Ka Tiri o te Moana takes inspiration from the Kāi Tahu kōrero tuku iho of Tamarereti. Mesmerised by the Southern Lights Tamarereti captained the waka Te Rua o Maahu into the Southern Ocean in search of their source, spending many months at sea. Ka Tiri o te Moana aims to honour Tamarereti as an agent for change and how his curiosity and courage inspires hapū in present day climate action and adaptive responses to sea level rise.
"I’m so excited to return to a choreographic role with Atamira Dance Company, where I'll be working alongside an incredible team of collaborators: Rowan Pierce, Paddy Free, Bianca Hyslop, and dancers—Sean MacDonald, Abbie Rogers, Kasina Campbell, and Dana Moore-Mudgway.
This project marks my return to group choreography after a period dedicated to solo dance and video art, and I’m looking forward to delving into this kaupapa."
Choreographer
Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Adaptation Futures, the flagship event of the United Nations World Adaptation Science Programme (WASP), is the world’s premier climate change adaptation event.
It brings together international practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and businesses to collaborate and inspire efforts to accelerate adaptation for a resilient climate and fairer future.
The 2025 conference will be co-hosted by WASP and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury and will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand between 13 and 16 October. Indigenous and Pacific innovation and leadership are at the heart of the event. People from 90 countries will attend online and in person.
For more information visit https://adaptationfutures2025.com/
