Work
Nga Taniwha
for dancers and school instrumentalists
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About
This children's dance theatre work choreographed by Rangimoana Taylor is based on taniwha (sea-monsters) Whataitai and Ngake, a traditional Maori legend from the Wellington region.
Commissioned note
Written for Wellington Youth Festival
Difficulty note
This work is based on a Wellington Maori legend. Knowledge of this is required for performance
Contents note
5 movements: Whakaeke - Ki Te Ao Marama; Ko Tawhirimatea; Ko Ngake; Ko Whataitai; Whakahoki
Performance history
Performed by South Wellington Intermediate Choir; Bridget Miles (clarinet); Julie Sperry (flute); Malea Patea and Vasati Tuala (keyboards); Tai Fuimaono (drums); Leva (guitar); directed by Rangimoana Taylor