Whakapapa at Te Whare o Rukutia (Dunedin)
Schedule
Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am
UTC+12:00Location
Te Whare o Rukutia | Dunedin, OT
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Whakapapa, by Jolt Dance, shares the stories of six dancers with intellectual disabilities, exploring identity, culture, and ancestral connection through dance, text, and film.Co-created by the dancers, each piece offers a deeply personal perspective: Joel Forman (Ngāi Tahu) reclaims his whakapapa, weaving together his Māori and Pākehā whānau and reconnecting to the whenua of Moeraki; Jokani Coe (Cook Islands/Samoa) honours the mountains of Rarotonga and the strength his culture gives him; Robert Sopoaga (Samoa) brings the vitality of Siva — the dance of life and community; Jono Bennett (Fijian Indian) evokes memories of his mother through the image of a beautiful old tree; Jacob Levington (Pākehā) reflects on his connection to each member of his close family; and Lachlan Oakes (Pākehā) reflects on his connection to whakapapa through his experience of autism.
Together, these stories celebrate individuality and move beyond labels of disability, offering a powerful vision of belonging and cultural pride.
Tickets: $20 GA / $10 student/unwaged
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Where is it happening?
Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes St, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, DunedinEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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