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Atamira Dance Company present KAHA Short Works 2012.
 
FROM HAKA TO BREAKIN' FROM THE 1980S, KAHA is a smart and current collection of contemporary works that draw on a range of styles and themes.  It cleverly showcases the diversity of contemporary dance, and of the company.  
 
Atamira have created an explosive performance programme that speaks to dance lovers, family / whanau and anyone simply seeking a great night out.
 
Featuring music that ranges from Poi E to Kiwi electronic duo Pitch Black, original acoustic composition by Eden Mulholland, dub-step, and live waiata
 
Join Atamira in theatres this Matariki for a high-energy celebration!

"Absolutely LOVED the show - powerful, beautiful and very slick. A stunning blend of such different works - which had my 'I don't like contemporary dance' fiance spellbound and wanting to see more." Kylie Hawker, KAHA at Taupo ERUPT Festival, 2012

The KAHA programe features eight short works choreographed by members of the company.  
Artistic Director Moss Patterson presents three NEW short works: Haka, a contemporary work fusing strong traditional movement; Moko, a fast full-cast piece, exploring the art of body tattoo; and Koru inspired by the spiral design, as seen in Maori art.  
 
A favourite excerpt from Ngai Tahu 32 choreographed by former Atamira member Louise Potiki-Bryant is a special feature, and Jack Gray explores new territory in his provocative new contemporary piece, Mitimiti.
 
Drawing inspiration from the mythical patupaiarehe, Piata, Taane Mete's work, is a heart-wrenching female solo exploring the idea of an entity existing between two worlds.
 
Kelly Nash presents a compelling new high-vibe work choreographed to dub-step.
 
Completing the programme is a full stage, full cast version of the popular dance Poi E Thriller. This much loved dance from the smash-hit New Zealand movie BOY, is choreographed by longstanding Atamira member Dolina Wehipeihana. Its combination of kapa haka and Michael Jackson moves, is a catchy toe-tapper! POI E!
 
Choreographers: Moss Patterson, Jack Gray, Taane Mete, Kelly Nash, Louise Potiki-Bryant & Dolina Wehipeihana
Lighting Design: Vanda Karolczak
Dancers: Taiaroa Royal, Jack Gray, Mark Bonnington, Kelly Nash, Nancy Wijohn, Bianca Hyslop & Daniel Cooper