The closing weekend of Tempo 2013 saw capacity audiences for seven shows ranging from the uber-popular Out of the Box long-form hip hop showcase, to a sampling of dances created and performed by high school dance students, and new works in progress from emerging choreographers.
Atamira Dance Company closed out their North Island and USA tour in fine style at Tempo with a highly polished, fast-paced and energetically driven performance of the seven short works which comprise Kaha 2013. The signature work Haka was joined by old favourites, and a rich new version of Pou Rakau by Gaby Thomas explored spatial variations on the pass-and-catch short stick games, under the watchful eyes of an ancestral presence.
Resounding cheers from capacity houses acknowledged their artistry, passion and mana as performers.
Prime brought four short works which questioned notions of primacy. Two research-based works investigated the nature of theatrical performance.
