Bangarra comes to Auckland for AK05
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Bangarra Dance Theatre, one of Australia's premier contemporary dance companies, comes to Auckland for five exclusive shows for AK05 with its spellbinding new work, Bush. Created by Stephen Page and Frances Rings, Bush is a lush and contemporary celebration of beauty, ritual and music inspired by the Dreamtime creation stories of Arnhem Land.
From the last breath of sunset to the first finger light of dawn, we enter a mysterious and secret space to witness nature's sacred poetry....
Tues 1 March to Sat 5 March, 7.30pm
ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
Read an interview with Stephen Page here
Bangarra Dance Theatre, one of Australia's premier contemporary dance companies, comes to Auckland for five exclusive shows for AK05 with its spellbinding new work, Bush. Created by Stephen Page and Frances Rings, Bush is a lush and contemporary celebration of beauty, ritual and music inspired by the Dreamtime creation stories of Arnhem Land.
From the last breath of sunset to the first finger light of dawn, we enter a mysterious and secret space to witness nature's sacred poetry....
Tues 1 March to Sat 5 March, 7.30pm
ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
Read an interview with Stephen Page here
From the last breath of sunset to the first finger light of dawn, we enter a mysterious and secret space to witness nature's sacred poetry. Featuring cultural elder Kathy Balngayngu Marika and set to an emotive score composed by David Page and Steve Francis, Bush will take you on an inspirational journey. Bangarra will be a highlight of the 2005 dance calendar, don't miss it!
"Mesmerising beauty, sheer poetry, simplicity and spiritual power." Dance Europe
Tues 1 March to Sat 5 March, 7.30pm
ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre,
THE EDGE ®
Price: Premium $59
A Reserve $55
A Concession $52
B Reserve $45
B Concession $39
C Reserve (limited) $29
A Res Group (6+) $45
NB: Student Arts Pass price available February
1 hour 25 minutes, no interval
Ticketek (09) 307 5000 or www.ticketek.co.nz
A Michael Parmenter Retrospective
In a career spanning 20 years, Michael Parmenter has created some of the most important choreographic statements in New Zealand dance. His athletic and musical style has thrilled audiences and helped to create a generation of New Zealand dancers. Join us in a celebration of New Zealand contemporary dance as we gather together 18 of our finest dancers from within New Zealand, and returning from around the world, to reunite for a stunning programme of Parmenter's most popular works. Highlights include Parmenter's most significant achievement, The Dark Forest, signature works Tantra and Fields of Jeopardy and the recent critically acclaimed Svedebka, set to Stravinsky's thrilling Les Noces. Parmenter has structured Commotion as a rich emotional journey culminating in The Golden Builders, the sensational final movement of Jerusalem.
"I do not think any New Zealand choreographer has shown such excellence and invention over such a time - Parmenter uses dance forms as a writer uses words, a painter his canvas and in doing so illuminates our world for us." Ann Hunt, Evening Post
Wed 9 March to Sat 12 March, 7.30pm, Matinee Sat 12 March, 2pm
SKYCITY Theatre
A Reserve $55
A Concession $49
B Reserve $45
B Concession $39
A Res Group (6+) $45
NB: Student Arts Pass
price available February
2 hours 15 minutes including interval
Ticketek (09) 307 5000 or www.ticketek.co.nz
www.michaelparmenter.inza.co.nz