Surface, Human Language

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Event Surface, Human Language
Venue TSB Showplace, New Plymouth, New Zealand
First Date 12 March 2003
Last Date 13 March 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set among the mysteries of the Samoan Pe'a tattoo, Surface works as a confessional piece and a rite of passage; it's also an exciting visual experience. … The 11 dancers, 3 women and 8 men, bombarded the stage in unified energy…. The work explores custom, legend and a journey of pain and disciplline that separates mind from body.
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Dance
Subjects Identity
Legends
Samoa
Tattoos
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Neil Ieremia Choreographer
Victoria Colombus Dancer
Abby Crowther Dancer
Sam Fuataga Dancer
Sarah Knox Dancer
Mala Tevita Dancer
Neil Ieremia Director
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Further Information Premiered within the inaugural Black Grace & Friends season in August 2002, Human Language saw the first-ever appearance by female dancers with Black Grace. www.blackgrace.co.nz/events.html. Surface and Human Language were performed at the Perth International Arts Festival 10 - 14 February 2004.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 188235