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Check out samples of Kahurangi's work:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib3U8kYeNlM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ep_0GGAthw

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KAHURANGI Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand presents WAKA, their newest major theatre production that sets to portray the conception of the Takitimu canoe and its progression over 300 years, before finally making landfall in Aotearoa, New Zealand, home to Kahurangi and the Maori, New Zealand's indigenous people. 

Exciting choreography, modern music, a cast of 22 dancers and traditional costuming combine to make this an experience of a lifetime. 

Available for touring in the US in 2010-11, Kahurangi will bring this dynamic and colorful 90 minute production to your theater / community, as part of a specifically designed residency program - from two days to one week long - that can combine:

college/university level lectures, covering topics including but not limited to Anthropology, Language Arts, Art History, Linguistics, Traditional Maori Music, New Zealand History and The Evolution of Maori Dance and Movement. 

arts in education performances- suitable for Grades K-12. 60 mins; includes narrations.  Excellent as a support activity for the concert performance. Choose a program to suit your audience and curriculum - Traditional stories, Dance, Music, Maori history, Storytelling...and much more!!

community and student workshops- e-mail us for a comprehensive list of workshops available.  Workshops can cover all genres and curriculum areas and are tailored to the presenting organization.

YOU NAME IT.....THEY CAN DELIVER IT!!!

Contact us for more information about this fantastic production

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