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Tempo Festival of Dance 09
BIRDS OF PARADISE at Ascension Vineyard, Matakana
reviewed by Celine Sumic 27 Oct 2009
An inspiring, mindful work of international class
Fashioned from top local talent and delivered with choreographer Morag Magnolia Brownlie’s characteristic humour and sensitivity, the disarmingly beautiful Birds of Paradise is a unique blend of feathery fantasy and environmental fairy tale. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
LATE SHOW #1 at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Natalie Dowd 3 Oct 2009
Viva la mature dancer!
The #1 Late Show gifts us women dancers who bring a richness and experience to their performance: They’ve been there, done that, and who knows where they’ll go next, but they sure do it in style. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
PRIME CUTS 09 at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Raewyn Whyte 8 Oct 2009
Diverse dancers in their prime
Five very different worlds are evoked by the beautifully crafted dance works which comprise Prime Cuts 2009 in the Tempo festival. Despite the very differing approaches and themes explored in each work, the collection provides richly satisfying viewing. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
THE TEEN SHOW at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Raewyn Whyte 9 Oct 2009
Talent, verve, commitment and passion Talent, verve, commitment and passion
Drawn from five of Auckland’s larger dance studios, many of these young dancers aspire to a dancing life, and their performances demonstrated their ability to respond to the limelight. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
TMC: UNDER THE INFLUENCE at Concert Chamber - Town Hall, THE EDGE
reviewed by Raewyn Whyte (New Zealand Herald) 20 Oct 2009
Washing machine dance puts new spin on hip hop moves
At around 80 minutes of continuous, choreographed dancing, this is TMC's debut evening-length production. It is a huge step up from the short-form competitive hip hop routines which have made them New Zealand champions and world champion finalists in the past three years, and the next level in their continuing development. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
CIRCUS 10 at Maidment
reviewed by Sue Cheesman 4 Oct 2009
Decade’s journey captured with enthusiasm and commitment
Triple8Funk, who define themselves as a strong Hip Hop/urban dance company, celebrate a decade of dance with their show Circus 10. This group, also known as the Company of University Dancers (CUDZ), was founded by Joel Fuentes Gallarde, an immigrant from the Philippines who loved to dance and wanted to share that passion with others. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
LATE SHOW #2 at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Jack Gray 10 Oct 2009
From pop-culture dance/theatre to potent dance of unease, dissatisfaction and transformation
The Late Night Show #2 explored developing choreographic expressions of some socio-political undercurrents exposed in contemporary Aotearoa. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
FRESH CUTS 09 at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Dr Linda Ashley 8 Oct 2009
An important seed project
In this collection of works from emerging choreographers, contemporary dance dominates and sometimes I wonder what else is ‘out there’ for us to contemplate as ‘fresh’. Nevertheless, this is a very watchable hour. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
TERTIARY COLOURS at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Julia Barry 1 Oct 2009
A thoroughly uplifting evening
The future of dance in New Zealand is in very good hands if the talent and creativity of the dancers, choreographers and production team associated with Tertiary Colours is any indication. This eclectic mix of dance works encompasses a range of dance genres and styles, including elements of contemporary and cultural dance, jazz and classical ballet. [more]

Tempo Festival of Dance 09
THE KIDS SHOW at TAPAC Theatre, Western Springs
reviewed by Julia Barry 7 Oct 2009
Happy and engaging confirmation that dance is for everyone
Warm and snug in the TAPAC theatre, the audience is treated to an exciting mix of highly entertaining dances and short films, including hip hop, ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and ‘Bollywood’ genres. [more]
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