Pasifika and Asian Choreographers Offer Contrasting Perspectives on Identity, Culture and Place In Compelling New Dance Work

THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY
Presents
STAGE OF BEING 
 

The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) returns to the ASB Waterfront Theatre in April to premiere Stage of Being, a thrilling double bill celebration of choreographic voices from Aotearoa’s Sāmoan and Chinese dance makers.
 
New Zealand-Chinese dance artist Xin Ji and his long-time collaborator, Beijing-based Xiao Chao Wen will explore how society influences our ability to discover and express our authentic selves.

With music by Benny Jennings, Made in Them investigates whether or not we get to independently decide who we are, or if agency over our lives is shaped through the systems, people and objects that surround us.
 
In LittleBits and AddOns, founding NZDC member Tupua Tigafua will explore his trademark everyman protagonist.
 
Known for his provocative yet uplifting dance theatre, Tigafua is a storyteller who creates worlds that metaphorically express relevant messages to audiences, sharing unique stories of Aotearoa throughout New Zealand and around the world.
 
LittleBits and AddOns is a work for all people. Images and scenes of childhood memories and new perspectives are beautifully woven together with music composed by David Long.
 
Stage of Being will share contrasting perspectives of identity, culture and place in a ferocious, graceful, poignant and whimsical double bill that reflects the beauty of our beingness and the diverse artistry represented in New Zealand contemporary dance.
 
“NZDC is abundant with highly creative movement, emotion, flow and strength. Contemporary dance at its finest.” - (Theatreview) 

CREATIVE TEAM

 
STAGE OF BEING  
Made in Them
Xin Ji & Xiao Chao Wen                Choreographers
Benny Jennings                             Composition & Sound Design  
Andreas Mikellis                            Costume Design
Elekis Poblete Teirney                   Lighting Design
 
LittleBits and AddOns
Tupua TIgafua                               Choreographer
David Long                                    Composition & Sound Design  
Andreas Mikellis                            Costume Design
Elekis Poblete Teirney                   Lighting Design
 
DANCERS
Katie Rudd, Ngaere Jenkins, Brydie Colquhoun, Chris Mills, ‘Isope ‘Akau’ola, Oliver Carruthers
 

DATES AND LOCATIONS
ASB Waterfront Theatre
138 Halsey Street, Auckland  
Friday 21 April at 7:30pm
Saturday 22 April at 7:30pm

 
Tickets go on sale Monday March 20 at 12noon
 
WEBSITE nzdc.org.nz/works/stage-of-being