Rongo Whakapā is the debut choreographic work by one of Aotearoa’s most captivating Māori contemporary dance artists Brydie Colquhoun (Ngāpuhi) on from Fri 11 – Sun 13 July at Te Pou Theatre. Presented by Atamira Dance Company this bold and intimate new work invites audiences into a circular, non-traditional space to experience performance in 360 degrees—free to move, enter, and exit the environment as they choose.
in this interview with Andrew Whiteside dancer Caleb Heke unpacks the show.
photo credit Shabnam Shiwan
RONGO WHAKAPĀ
Choreographed by Brydie Colquhoun
Te Pou Theatre
Fri 11 July – 7.30pm
Sat 12 July – 4.00pm & 7.30pm
Sun 13 July – 2.00pm & 5.00pm
Duration: 70 minutes (no interval)
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