Te Wheke refers to the Octopus, a guardian on the journey from past into future, activating healing in the now. Te Wheke is a work of legacy and succession commemorating the 21 years of creative existence of Atamira Dance Company. Created in collaboration by 8 leading Māori choreographic practitioners & embodied by 8 dancers, each symbolized by the tentacles of Te Wheke. Atamira Dance Company is the leading creator and presenter of Māori contemporary dance theatre from Aotearoa New Zealand. The work embodies a unique artistic landscape shaped by the cultural identity of the Māori people and their stories. More info: Te Wheke by Atamira Dance Company | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Outreach College (hawaii.edu)
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