Friday 11th July – 7.30pm
Saturday 12th July – 4pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 13th July – 2pm and 5pm
Tokomanawa, Te Pou Theatre
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Saturday 12th July – 4pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 13th July – 2pm and 5pm
Tokomanawa, Te Pou Theatre
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Rongo Whakapā is the debut choreographic work by Brydie Colquhoun, one of Aotearoa’s most captivating Māori contemporary dance artists. In a time of disconnection, we’re invited into a shared, intimate space. Dancers and audiences move freely, exploring presence, connection, and the tension between individualism and collective community.
Images and Trailer captured by Osborne Shiwan, Shabnam Shiwan and Petra Leary
Presented by Kia Mau Festival
Thursday 5 June | 7:30pm
The Opera House, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Supported by Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival
Thursday 12 June | 12:30pm & 7:30pm
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Thursday 5 June | 7:30pm
The Opera House, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Supported by Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival
Thursday 12 June | 12:30pm & 7:30pm
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
New double bill choreographed by Bianca Hyslop and Eddie Elliott
Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-time collaborators, Bianca Hyslop and Eddie Elliott in this unique and powerful double bill KA MUA KA MURI.
Derived from and inspired by, the whakatauki Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua, KA MUA KA MURI relates to Māori perspectives of time where the past, present and the future are intertwined, offering a contemporary dance experience that explores both the significance of whakapapa while defining new aspirations for the future.
Derived from and inspired by, the whakatauki Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua, KA MUA KA MURI relates to Māori perspectives of time where the past, present and the future are intertwined, offering a contemporary dance experience that explores both the significance of whakapapa while defining new aspirations for the future.
Whakamaheahea by Bianca Hyslop (Te Arawa) showcases urban Māori experiences by transcending loss-based narratives, embracing multifaceted identities that encompass divine, ancestral, and human elements, and weaving stories of empowerment, transformation, and resilience to inspire a brighter collective future.
Remain by Eddie Elliott (Ngāti Maniapoto) explores the continuity and vitality of whakapapa, tikanga, and a deep connection to Tūpuna, emphasizing the importance of preserving these cultural foundations to honor the past, understand the present, and shape a promising future for rangatahi
Images captured by Sacha Stejko and Andi Crown Photography
Choreographic debut coming soon...
Atamira Dance Company has just completed an inspiring two-week development with choreographer Brydie Colquhoun. We’re honoured to support Brydie as she steps into her debut choreographic work.
While we’re not ready to reveal everything just yet, a full announcement—including details of the premiere season—is just around the corner. What we can share is that Brydie is crafting a work that is both tender and grounded—an invitation for performers and audiences alike into a shared space of curiosity, intimacy, and connection.
Throughout the development, our cast of six exceptional Māori contemporary dancers have brought their full presence and dedication to the studio. With sound design by Eden Mulholland and spatial design by Rowan Pierce, this new work promises to be something truly special.
Throughout the development, our cast of six exceptional Māori contemporary dancers have brought their full presence and dedication to the studio. With sound design by Eden Mulholland and spatial design by Rowan Pierce, this new work promises to be something truly special.
Ka Tiri o te Moana
Atamira Dance Company is honoured to have received the 2024 Track Zero – Arts Inspiring Climate Action grant. This prestigious $30k award was selected from a competitive pool of performing arts organisations and artists invited to apply in late 2024.
As a result Atamira were proud to commission Louise Pōtiki Bryant, a founding member of Atamira, to create Ka Tiri o te Moana. Louise’s work is deeply connected to te Taiao (the natural world) and the Moana (ocean), and her passionate advocacy for transforming Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) into contemporary art forms was integral to this project.
As a result Atamira were proud to commission Louise Pōtiki Bryant, a founding member of Atamira, to create Ka Tiri o te Moana. Louise’s work is deeply connected to te Taiao (the natural world) and the Moana (ocean), and her passionate advocacy for transforming Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) into contemporary art forms was integral to this project.
Track Zero has long been instrumental in fostering collaboration between artists, scientists, and organisations, providing platforms that have inspired meaningful climate action for years. Their dedication to sparking vital conversations about climate change has been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful to contribute to their legacy.
Tēnei te mihi nunui ki a koutou te whānau o Track Zero for your crucial support. We look forward to continuing to use our art as a catalyst for positive change and climate action.
Tēnei te mihi nunui ki a koutou te whānau o Track Zero for your crucial support. We look forward to continuing to use our art as a catalyst for positive change and climate action.
Auckland Premiere
Summer on Queens Wharf
Friday 7 March | 8:30pm
Queens Wharf
FREE EVENT
Photography: Jinki Cambronero
Summer on Queens Wharf
Friday 7 March | 8:30pm
Queens Wharf
FREE EVENT
Photography: Jinki Cambronero
Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā!
The sun is shining bright as we welcome Ashley David into her new role as Kaiwhakahaere | General Manager of Atamira Dance Company.
In Ashley’s words: "I'm extremely honoured to be welcomed into the Atamira whānau and be given this opportunity to support the company. With people, values, and a kaupapa that I feel truly aligned with, I feel so lucky and can't wait to get to work!"
We’re beyond excited to have Ashley’s vibrant energy guide Atamira into this bright new chapter!
Nau mai, haere mai Ashley!
In Ashley’s words: "I'm extremely honoured to be welcomed into the Atamira whānau and be given this opportunity to support the company. With people, values, and a kaupapa that I feel truly aligned with, I feel so lucky and can't wait to get to work!"
We’re beyond excited to have Ashley’s vibrant energy guide Atamira into this bright new chapter!
Nau mai, haere mai Ashley!
Kaihautū takes off her ‘office’ pōtae and puts on her choreographic one
Straight off the back of Brydie Colquhoun’s new work in development, Atamira will be supporting Kaihautū Bianca Hyslop as she momentarily takes off her ‘office’ pōtae and puts on her choreographic one to dive in to research and concept development for a new work honouring the independent ‘Creative Fellowship' Bianca received from Creative New Zealand in 2024.
Bianca will be working alongside Designer and partner Rowan Pierce, Mātanga Mātauranga Māori Tūī Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield (Ngāti Ohomairangi), Olivia McGregor (Ngāti Raukawa, Muaūpoko) and Sean MacDonald (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Tūwharetoa).
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Open morning class throughout the development so nau haere mai e te whānau! Join us in Tahu at @tepoutheatre to move together.
28 Hanuere - 7 Pēpuere 2024 (no class Waitangi Day)
9am-10:15am
Tahu, Te Pou Theatre
Free
Bianca will be working alongside Designer and partner Rowan Pierce, Mātanga Mātauranga Māori Tūī Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield (Ngāti Ohomairangi), Olivia McGregor (Ngāti Raukawa, Muaūpoko) and Sean MacDonald (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Tūwharetoa).
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Open morning class throughout the development so nau haere mai e te whānau! Join us in Tahu at @tepoutheatre to move together.
28 Hanuere - 7 Pēpuere 2024 (no class Waitangi Day)
9am-10:15am
Tahu, Te Pou Theatre
Free
