Ka Tiri o te Moana

Atamira presents a groundbreaking collaboration between founding member and Arts Foundation Laureate Louise Pōtiki Bryant, acclaimed composer Paddy Free, scenographic artist Rowan Pierce, and lighting designer Robert Larsen. Ka Tiri o te Moana addresses the urgent issue of sea level rise due to Antarctic ice melt, and the profound impact of climate change on communities, both locally and globally. The work explores Kāi Tahu relationships with Te Moana Tāpokopoko a Tāwhaki (the Southern Ocean) and Ka Tiri o te Moana (Antarctica). Guided by Mātauranga Māori this powerful new creation illuminates the impacts on coastal hapū and adaptive responses in the face of rising seas.

Summer on Queens Wharf
Friday 7 March, 8:30 pm
Queens Wharf, Tāmaki Makaurau

Free Public Event
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I’m so excited to return to a choreographic role with Atamira Dance Company, where I’ll be working alongside an incredible team of collaborators: Rowan Pierce, Paddy Free, Bianca Hyslop, and dancers—Sean MacDonald, Abbie Rogers, Kasina Campbell, and Dana Moore-Mudgway.

This project marks my return to group choreography after a period dedicated to solo dance and video art, and I’m looking forward to delving into this kaupapa.

Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Choreographer
@loupotiki

Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata; ko pae tata, whakamaua kia tina

Seek out distant horizons and bring them closer; hold fast to what is already established.

I am proud to announce that Atamira is welcoming back founding member Louise Pōtiki Bryant to premiere Atamira’s first live performance of 2025 —returning the mauri stone to anchor and reignite a transformative new chapter in Atamira’s enduring legacy.

Bianca Hyslop
Kaihautū, Atamira Dance Company
@biancahyslop

Atamira Dance Company @atamiradancecompany
Kaihautū / Director: Bianca Hyslop
Choreographer: Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Dancers: Sean Ernest, Abbie Rogers
Wardrobe: Kiri Nathan, Louise Pōtiki Bryant
Music: Paddy Free Louise Pōtiki Bryant

Campaign Creative Direction
Creative Direction: Osborne Shiwan @osborneshiwan
Drone Photography: Petra leary @petraleary
Photography: Shabnam Shiwan, Osborne Shiwan