spacer ATAMIRA Dance Company Maori contemporary dance projects

ATAMIRA Dance Company has a group of 10 core ‘Platform’ members whose role is to contribute to and inform the vision and pathway of the collective. The ‘Platform’ meets regularly to discuss ideas and concepts for creative projects, to reflect on the journey of the collective and plan for future projects; and make recommendations to the Trust Board via the Creative Producer.

Executive Director:
Moss Patterson

Dancers and Choreographers:
Louise Potiki Bryant
Dolina Wehipeihana
Jack Gray
Justine Hohaia
Maaka Pepene
Cathy Livermore
Kelly Nash
Corinna Hunziker
Kura Te Ua

Atamira also draws on a wider pool of dancers and collaborators for performances and workshops.


Nancy Wijohn - Dancer/performance artist
Pare Randall - Performer
Tai Royal - Dancer
Bianca Hyslop - Performer
Paddy Free - Composer
Vanda Karolczak - Production Manager and Designer
Kirsten Kemp - Costume designer
Waimihi Hotere - Kaiarahi - Performer/Dramaturg
Richard Nunns - Musician/composer, adviser
Becca Wood - Print and web design
Glenda Roberts -