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ATAMIRA DANCE COMPANY creates professional dance works inspired by Aotearoa’s history, legends and contemporary issues; drawing from their own personal stories and whakapapa. Critically acclaimed, the company is renowned for their inventive and stunning pieces.
We are passionate about sharing our stories, and asserting the unique and important voice Maori have in New Zealand. We create dance work that reflects these values, and contributes to the collective voice of contemporary Maori art.
Founded in 2000 as a platform for Maori choreographers and dancers, Atamira is a project-based contemporary dance company. Atamira strives for innovation and experimentation in contemporary dance and choreography, whilst respecting our cultural heritage.
ATAMIRA Dance Company is an Auckland based company, with members having tribal connections right around New Zealand. This diversity is also reflected in the individual strengths each performer brings to the collective.
We actively incorporate other art forms into our choreographic work, and collaborate with many artists on all of our dance projects. The literal meaning of the word Atamira is "stage", a deeper meaning behind Atamira relates traditionally to the platform for the dead body, and the process of caring for those who have died.
Atamira Dance Company, is thrilled to have a new home at Corban Estate Arts Centre, Corban's will serve as a central hub, where the creative and administration teams can work side by side. “Corban’s is an excellent venue for us as we can rehearse and workshop new work, conduct meetings, and carry out production and office management all on the one site”. - Moss Patterson, Artistic Director.
As well as performing and working on their new and existing performance repertoire, Atamira are involved in education and community projects, and are looking forward to engaging with the vibrant local Arts Community on site and throughout the Waitakere area.
The Company welcomes visitors to their office located in the Corban’s Homestead.
Photo credits
Te Houhi, Ngai Tahu 32, Memoirs of Active Service, Whakairo.
Contact/Follow Atamira:
Phone 09 838 5780
www.atamiradance.co.nz
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