The Geography
Of An Archipelago
Stephen Shropshire
Stephen Shropshire (USA/Holland) created the company’s first international commission in co-production with the Holland Dance Festival. Created in collaboration with composer Chris O’Connor (The Phoenix Foundation), The Geography of an Archipelago sees a trio of dancers exploring the emotions that accompany exile and belonging. The Geography of an Archipelago was presented in the program Lumina The New Zealand Dance Company proudly presents one of its most sought after and celebrated programmes – Lumina. Three incomparable pieces of contemporary dance explode off the stage in “ground-breaking” and “hypnotic” (NZ Herald) spectacles resulting in a “tour de force of dance, music and light.” (DANZ) Artistic Director Shona McCullagh tasked the three dynamic creative teams with creating a world where light was the connective force of the programme. Featuring some of Holland and New Zealand’s finest choreographers, composers and designers, Lumina is a rich world “presenting a veritable explosion of fantastically illuminated spaces, images and superbly performed contemporary dance.” (NZ Herald) Powerful designs by Jo Kilgour (lighting) and Kasia Pol (set and costume) across all three works creates an immersive and integrated world for the audience to experience. |
"Lumina revealed a depth of talent in every aspect of the production, with lighting, costumes and production matching the virtuosity of the dance works."
2019 INTERNATIONAL TOUR
Toronto, CANADA
Fall for Dance North Festival
In Transit as part of Programme 3 - an international selection of current indigenous dance expressions
Ryerson Theatre
Friday, 4 October 2019
Saturday, 5 October 2019
Sunday, 6 October 2019
Ottawa, CANADA
National Arts Centre
Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
2018 INTERNATIONAL TOUR
Paris, FRANCE
Théâtre National de Chaillot
Wednesday, 11 April 2018 at 7:45pm
Thursday, 12 April 2018 at 7:45pm
Friday, 13 April 2018 at 7:45pm
Liverpool, ENGLAND
The Capstone Theatre
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 at 7:30pm
2018 NATIONAL TOUR
Hamilton
Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato
Friday, 4 May 2018 at 7:30pm
Christchurch
Issac Theatre Royal
Thursday, 10 May 2018 at 7:30pm
Nelson
Theatre Royal Nelson
Monday, 14 May 2018
Auckland
Bruce Mason Centre
Wednesday, 23 May 2018 at 7:30pm
2016 INTERNATIONAL TOURS
Neuss, GERMANY
Internationale Tanzwochen
Stadhalle Neuss
Thursday, 21 January 2016 at 8pm
Leverkusen, GERMANY
Bayer Kilture 2015/2016 Season
Erholungshaus, Leverkusen
Saturday, 23 January 2016 at 7:30pm
The Hague, HOLLAND
Holland Dance Festival
Theatre Ann het Spui
Friday, 29 January 2016 at 7:30pm
Saturday, 30 January 2016 at 7:30pm
Sunday, 31 January 2016 at 2:30pm
2016 NORTH ISLAND TOUR
Whangarei
Capitaine Bougainville Theatre
Wednesday, 4 May 2016 at 7:30pm
New Plymouth
TSB Showplace
Friday, 27 May 2016 at 7:30pm
Mahurangi
Mahurangi College
Friday, 6 May 2016 at 7:30pm
Napier
Napier Municipal Theatre
Sunday, 15 May 2016 at 6pm
Wellington
The Opera House
Saturday, 21 May 2016 at 7:30pm
2015 PREMIERE SEASON
Auckland
Maidment Theatre
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Thursday, 20 August 2015
Friday, 21 August 2015
Saturday, 22 August 2015
REVIEWS
“In a word, stunning! This
programme explodes on the
senses in sound, light and
powerful, exhilarating dance!”
Dr Debbie Bright, Theatreview
READ IT HERE“…the company's dancers
respond tirelessly to the
challenges of the choreography
with precision, passion
and athleticism.”
Dr Ian Lochhead, Theatreview
"a tour de force of dance,
music and light."
Francesca Horsley, DANZ
"Fiercely beautiful and filled
with anger, sorrow and hope, it
affects in a quite subliminal
and unforgettable way."
Ann Hunt, Stuff
CREATIVE TEAM
Choreographer
Stephen Shropshire
Composer
Chris O'Connor
Lighting Designer
Jo Kilgour
Set & Costume Designer
Kasia Pol
2019 DANCERS
Chrissy Kokiri
Katie Rudd
Xin Ji
with
Carl Tolentino
Toa Paranihi
2018 DANCERS
Bree Timms
Chrissy Kokiri
Katie Rudd
Xin Ji
with
Carl Tolentino
Eddie Elliott
2015 & 2016 DANCERS
Chrissy Kokiri
Katie Rudd
Xin Ji
with
Tupua Tigafua
Chris Ofanoa
