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Soul Speed dance/theatre troupe.
Reconnecting people to the ancients of our
oceans, from which all life began........
"Awe Waiwai' - Ancient Essence.
As the guardian and overseer, the Toroa
(albatross) reminds us of the affinity we
have with our ocean whanau (family)
and is the guide on this incredible
choreographed oceanic journey.
A combined powerful mixture of live
musician's including; Taonga Puoro
(traditional Maori instruments), Classical
Cello, Flamenco Guitar, Percussion
and Haunting Vocals accompany magical
dancers and theatre, accentuated with
commanding costumes and lighting.
'This is an International class
performance, a must see!' Michael Knapp,
Lighting Designer.
"The power of theatre and dance as a
catalyst for positive action and change is
what drives Soul Speed's performances. We
work collaboratively,
drawing inspiration from who we are and
where we live. Our performances are kaupapa
(vision) driven with an indigenous
contemporary approach.
We are proud to share the wairua (spirit)
of this performance with you." Ardre Foote,
Soul Speed Director.
Soul Speed is a dance theatre troupe
based in Whaingaroa Raglan, who tell stories
from the majestic waters surrounding Aotearoa
New Zealand and the World.
The artists involved have come from a
vast background of professional performing
arts. Through the mediums of dance, live
music both traditional and classical,
costume design, and theatre performers
have come together inspired by collective
concerns over environmental issues.
Over the last two years Soul Speed has
shared their passion for environmental
preservation with their passion for creative
arts expression.
Awe Waiwai - Ancient Essence,
contemporary and indigenous in its approach
to raising awareness about the environment
and our interconnectedness with it, has
evolved from the
performers own learning of the
critically endangered species of the North
Island Hector Dolphin called Popoto, or
Maui's Dolphin.
'Te Karanga Tohora' features a live
recording of a humpback whale gifted by
marine biologist Liz Slooten of the Otago
University, mixed with vocals and indigenous
instruments
from around the world, this composition
has a magical effect on audiences that
leave's them moved and uplifted.
"Our performances are interactive with
the audience as the troupe feel its important
to involve them, so we the performers are not
separate
by doing this they become connected then
of course 'effected' which is where positive
change begins." Ardre Foote director.
"We have witnessed first hand the
powerful impact the troupe's performances
have on audiences."Jo Breese, Chief
Executive, WWF: World Wide Fund for Nature
New Zealand. 2006
Awe Waiwai - Ancient Essence is a
synergistic fusion of the above performances
with two new solo's- 'Hinemoana' - Ancient
Goddess of the ocean symbolising our
intrinsic
relationship with the body of water
within us, and its reflection in the life of
Earth's Oceans. 'Flight of the Toroa'
(Albatross) this solo depicts the splendor of
the Albatross,
the Symbol of the Southern Seas. Held
aloft on regal wings, the silent swooping
observer sees all the natural wonders ocean
viewing can offer, recalling our empathy with
the ancients of the sea.
Soul Speed has discovered over time that
the immediacy of live performance reconnects
and empowers people with a sense of renewed
awareness and connection to the oceans and
the
environment. Invoking the need to take
action and create change for themselves and
their fellow inhabitants on this fragile
planet.
Contact Ardre Foote, Soul Speed
Director for any further information.
Ph: +64 (0) 7 825 7247 Fax: +64 (0)
825 0045 email: ardre.antonio@xtra.co.nz
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