Mā

Kelly Nash’s Choreography Mā (White) looks in depth at the Maori myth of the demi-god Maui and his efforts to gain eternal life by re-entering the vagina of the goddess Hine Nui Te Po (goddess of death). The re-telling questions patriarchal hierarchy, sexism and speciesism which continue to perpetuate the stories we all tell.

Choreography, Set Design, Costume Design: Kelly Nash
Performers and collaborators: Hannah Tasker-Poland, Sean MacDonald, Milly Kimberly Grant
A.V Design: Rowan Pierce.
Photography: Alexander Hallag, John McDermont
Videographer: Matt Gillanders
Produced by Atamira Dance Company as part of the Manaia season Auckland, Wellington.

Published reflections: Michelle Potter Dominon Post