Mana Wahine
Interweaving contemporary dance, waiata, haka, chanting and imagery.
Overview
Okareka Dance Company's new show Mana Wahine features an all female cast and promotes the beauty and strength of women.
It draws inspiration from the true story of Te Aokapurangi, a young Maori woman from Rotorua who was captured during battle and taken to live in the Far North. Years later she returned home and saved her community from slaughter.
Her courage fuels the choreographic style of this work which interweaves contemporary dance, waiata, haka, chanting and imagery. World of WearableArt (WOW) artistic director Malia Johnston joins Okareka Dance Company’s artistic directors Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete to choreograph this inspiring work.
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