Dance Aotearoa New Zealand presents: WHANGAREI DANCE WORKSHOPS The incredible multi-talented artist/choreographer/dancer Kiel Tutin will be in Whangarei for ONE day only. This workshop is open to anyone who loves dance and wants to learn from a leading dance artist in Aotearoa. Kiel Tutin is no stranger in the dance industry nationally and internationally. Kiel began his dance career performing and teaching as co-choreographer for crews such as Sorority, Kings and The Royal Family from the award-winning dance studio, The Palace Dance Studio. During his years in the Royal Family, Kiel gained 7 medals including 4 world titles. Teaching his signature style internationally in over 20 countries around the world, Kiel is a positive force emerging from the New Zealand creative scene. Kiel has worked heavily in the Asian music industry with artists such as 2NE1, Big Bang, 4Minute, Kris Wu Yi Fan and is the head choreographer for Taiwanese superstair Jolin Tsai. As well as working w Keep Reading

Multi-talented dance artists Ufitia Sagapolutele (formerly Royal Family) and Ezra ‘RAZÉ’ Williams (formerly Identity Dance Company) will be in Dunedin, and for one day only will be teaching a beginners and advanced hip hop class. These classes are open to anyone and will be run simultaneously in the RASA dance studios. Ufitia will lead the open beginner class and Ezra will lead the advanced class. Bring your best dancing selves and learn a thing or two from these world champion hip hop dancers. ABOUT THE TUTORS Ufitia Sagapolutele is a Samoan dance artist hailing from South Auckland. Her dance career has spanned across various dance forms; from hip hop, contemporary to Siva Samoa. Ufitia started in hip hop, dancing with both The Royal Family and Identity Dance Company. From there she went on to study dance and has recently graduated with a Master of Dance Studies from the University of Auckland. Inspired by her late mother Ufitia has gone on to develop a choreographic prac Keep Reading

Expand your choreographic repertoire and explore different creative processes in this workshop led by dance artists Ufitia Sagapolutele (formerly The Royal Family) and Ezra Williams (formerly Identity Dance Company). This workshop is aimed at dance teachers and budding choreographers wanting to develop their choreographic expression. With their extensive experience in dancing and choreographing for hip hop, contemporary and Pasifika dance forms, Ufitia and Ezra will lead participants through the process of creating fusion work. The tutors will provide participants with some of their own chorographic tools and processes as well as new movement vocabulary to experiment with.  The workshop will feature a written element, so please bring something to write with and on. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear that you can move easily in. Bring plenty of water and BYO lunch. Ages: 16+ ABOUT THE TUTORS Ufitia Sagapolutele is a Samoan dance artist hailing from South Auckland. Her da Keep Reading