Now is the Hour

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Event Now is the Hour
Venue Lucy Guerin Inc Studio, West Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Pieces for Small Spaces 2017
First Date 13 December 2017
Opening Date 13 December 2017
Last Date 17 December 2017
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description In an active act of remembrance and an expression of the potential of innovation in tradition, choreographer and dancer Amrita Hepi and the Pasefika Vitoria Choir return to the Waiata, Po Atarau.

Po Atarau is a Waiata (Maori folksong) of contested origin - believed to be written by many people. There is still debate happening over its source today, even as it is disappearing and sung less. It was originally sung to send people to war, and as a way to bid farewell to loved ones.

Combining the voice and the body as a form of resistance, the collaboration is an active acknowledgement of the disappearance of the oceanic knowledge and a dialogue of the prevailing effects of diaspora.

The physical and vocal partnership of dance and choir is further animated by the accompaniment of an original score by contemporary musician Marcus Whale, creating a contemporary song celebrating cultural resistance.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Contemporary
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Pasefika Vitoria Choir Choir
Amrita Hepi Choreographer
Marcus Whale Composer
Lucy Guerin Curator
Bella Waru Dancer
Further Information https://issuu.com/lucyguerininc/docs/programme-piecesforsmallspaces2017_
Event Status Completed
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 168363