Ōkāreka Dance Company
Mana Wahine
- 7:30pm
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Rotorua, Aotearoa (New Zealand)
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Taiaroa Royal
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Taane Mete, Taiaroa Royal & Malia Johnston
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Victoria Kelly
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Tūī Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield
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75 minutes (including intermission)
Mana Wahine [Powerful Women] is an all-female work that explores the strength, spirit, and beauty of women. Inspired by the true story of a young Māori heroine and informed by stories from the dancers’ families, Mana Wahine incorporates bold projections, chant, original music, Māori costumes, cultural traditions and history, creating a contemporary work that celebrates female endurance and strength.
“…a rich fusion of choreography, music, tikanga Māori and performance practices, AV, lighting and performance design…enriched and enlivened by the dancing of five powerhouse performers.“
THEATREVIEW, NEW ZEALAND
*Program subject to change.
Additional support for Dance Victoria’s presentation of Ōkāreka Dance Company and related outreach activities is generously provided by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.
Special Presentation!
This performance is not part of the Dance At the Royal Series subscription season.
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Following the performance, join us for a Post-Show Chat onstage. The chat will be facilitated by Dance Victoria Residency Artist and Co-founder of Visible Bodies Collective, Lindsay Delaronde, in conversation with Ōkāreka Dance Company Artistic Director Taiaroa Royal, Cultural Advisor Tūī Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield, and company dancers.
*Please note there will be no pre-show chat at this performance.
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