WATCH ‘SHIFTING CENTRE’ by young creatives Sefa & Oto
'Shifting Centre' is an exploration of what Aotearoa would look like if Pacific Peoples were at the centre of the narrative in all facets of society. First developed in Le Moana's Measina Makers LAB 2021, the dance film merges street and contemporary dance to highlight the intrinsic excellence imbued within our Pasifika communities. A collaboration between Sefa Tunupopo & Oto Lupo, Shifting Centre highlights the intrinsic excellence imbued within our Polynesian people. Moulding street and contemporary dance, this piece presents an insight into a world of possibilities and what Aotearoa may look like if our Polynesian People were shifted from the margins to the centre. In
Watch MOANA featuring ‘WOUNDS OF THE WOMB’ – by Desiree Soo-Choon
CHOREOGRAPHED & PERFORMED BY: DESIREE SOO-CHOON SPECIAL THANKS: JADYN SOO-CHOON MUSIC: RUNNING ON E BY BRENT FAIYAZ FILMED & EDITED BY: TRISTAN PETUELI WATCH HERE Wounds of the Womb is a story of exploring the inter-generational trauma passed through the womb. As a mother, I acknowledge the hurt the mothers before me have had to encounter and how this has influenced my style of parenting. Sometimes the hurt we harbour is not of our own but of our ancestors that were not given the chance to heal from them properly. And thus forms another cycle through the next wom(b)an. The importance of this message is to generate talanoa between the
NOW STREAMING: ‘Concrete Bloom’ – The Film by Ta’alili & Manurewa High School
Concrete Bloom, brings together performing artists from Manurewa High School and friends of Ta’alili for an evening of shared dreamscapes and dystopian revolutions.
CASTING CALL – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
OPPORTUNITY FOR DANCERS IN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA Good Oil are casting for a commercial in Australia shooting in September and are looking for dancers aged between 30-45 to audition. Full details on the casting brief below. Great opportunity for our dancers here in NZ as well as Australian based artists. If you are interested please make contact directly with Frith Horan via email: frith@goodoilfilms.com. www.goodoilfilms.com Good-Oil_Casting-Brief_NZ-DancersDownload
Daniel Mateo – from ‘A New Dawn – ‘Aho’eitu’
Radio New Zealand Interview with Daniel Mateo Recording courtesy of Radio New Zealand. Daniel Mateo is a 20 year old Gamilaraay descendant from Northern NSW, Australia as well as a descendant from Ma’ufanga, Tonga. Daniel studied at NAISDA Dance College and is now a contemporary dancer, performing with Bangarra Dance Theatre. Daniel dances in Sisi'uno Helu's 'A New Dawn' a dance depiction of the story of 'Aho'eitu, the son of Tangaloa. The work explores the preparation of a journey into the unknown of a young Tongan prince named 'Aho'eitu to meet his Father - the ancient God Tangaloa who lived in
Kids Dance Pacific – School Holiday Prog
Kids Dance Pacific - July 22 School Holiday Programme Looking for ideas for the school holidays? AND FREE? Look no further….Kids Dance Pacific is hosting a 1 week prog for you. DATES: 18 - 22nd JULY, 10am - 1.30pm Daily VENUE: Te Oro Arts Centre, Line Road, Glen Innes OPEN to all school aged children 6yrs - 16yrs LEARN dances from the Cook Islands, Samoa and Hip Hop/Street Dance There will be a showcase for parents on Friday 22nd July, 11.30am and all children will receive a certificate for participation. Children will need to bring their own snacks and refreshments and face masks are highly recommended. The