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ATAMIRA Dance Company is an Auckland based collective of New Zealand’s top young Maori dancers and choreographers. Atamira create dance works inspired by Aotearoa’s history, legends and contemporary issues; and 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 collective. Atamira encourages innovation and experimentation in contemporary dance and choreography, whilst respecting our cultural heritage. ATAMIRA Dance Company is an Auckland based company, but we individually have connections with different iwi around New Zealand. This diversity is also reflected in the individual strengths each performer brings to the collective. We incorporate other art forms into our process, and collaborate with other artists. As well as meaning "stage", a deeper meaning behind the Maori word Atamira relates traditionally to the platform for the dead body, or the process of caring for those who have died. ATAMIRA Dance Company Charitable Trust was formed in July 2007 to foster and promote Maori Contemporary Dance Theatre. The initial trustees are: View our performance chronology Glossary: Supported by:
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