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 The latest work from ATAMIRA Dance Company features the premiere of full-length work Whakairo by Moss Patterson, and Symbole et Réalité by New Caledonian guest choreographer Richard Digoue. Energetic and captivating, At the heart of Whakairo is an exploration into the traditional knowledge of whakairo (the Maori art of carving). Whakairo reveals unexpected discoveries in the struggle to make a mark in the world today. Symbole et Réalité is a fusion of indigenous pacific cultures, with Kanak choreographer Richard Digoue from New Caledonia. Symbole et Realitie is the culmination of a cultural exchange between New Caledonian choreographer Richard Digoue and Atamira as part of the New Caledonia New Zealand Season 2007 Whakairo rubs from Friday 28 September to Monday 1 October at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall at The Edge®. Bookings now on sale www.ticketek.co.nz ph 09 3075000, Early bird special offer expires 14 September. Whakairo and Symbole et Realite are presented by ATAMIRA Dance Company and STAMP with major funding support from Creative New Zealand, Te Waka Toi, and Auckland City Arts Alive
"ATAMIRA Dance Company goes from strength to strength and is now the hotspot of contemporary dance in Auckland"
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