EXQUISITE, BREATHTAKING, PROVOCATIVE

Touch Compass presents in association with STAMP at THE EDGE
TRIPLE BILL
“SIX “, “SLIP”, and “Grotteschi”

A trilogy of works from New Zealand’s first integrated (disabled and non-disabled) dance company playing from August 18th at Auckland’s Concert Chamber, THE EDGE.

Jeremy Nelson’s works have been seen across the world, from the USA to Southern Europe and beyond. His latest work, SIX, is inspired by both the geometrical and mathematical qualities of the numeral; six-pack, sixth sense, six-pointed star, six degrees of separation, it’s a variety that references from the abstract. SIX’s limitations become keys in which doors are opened to undiscovered rooms. With costumes designed and partially constructed in New York by long time collaborator Luis Lara Malvacais, the composer is also New York based, Kiwi David Watson.

Carol Brown, formerly artist in residence at The Place Theatre London, has had an international presence through collaborations, commissions and teaching in the UK. In 2003 she received the Ludwig Forum international prize for innovation.

She debuts her latest work SLIP; working with frequent collaborator, composer Russell Scoones, who currently works at Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre. Dancers write their greatest hits, dress up, dress down and dance out their songs and between the flying and falling, the scenes of suspension expose the intimacy of support and the possibilities of surrender.

Anchoring the trilogy of performances is the return of Suzanne Cowan’s highly acclaimed Grotteschi, which the NZ Herald cited as “the standout highlight of Tempo 08’s opening week….”. The enthralling duet, the gothic horror tells the story of a spider woman and her “feeding” habits, both using and devouring her acolyte, combining riveting movements with dramatic lighting to embrace a range of tempo and mood changes.

Challenging perceptions about who can dance, Touch Compass celebrates the creative talents that diverse artists bring to this through provoking season.

Triple Bill plays
18 – 21 August 2010, 7pm (Saturday matinee – 2pm)
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE
Tickets: $35 - $25 (plus booking fees)
Bookings through THE EDGE® - visit www.buytickets.co.nz or call 0800 BUYTICKETS

For media inquiries contacts
Michelle Lafferty or Jo Lee Kelly at
Elephant Publicity (09) 3684180 or (027) 2956450 elephantpublicity@paradise.net.nz

Ross Flood rflood@cpsociety.org.nz
 
2010 Archive Articles:

“Mamma Mia” what a night!!! 27/7/2010
The Foghorn Experience 20/7/2010
Beyond Joke and Pocket 6/7/2010
Boccia circuit in full swing 30/6/2010
New players welcome to Bridge Battle 25/6/2010
A video resource kit 17/6/2010
2010 Review of Human Rights in New Zealand 10/6/2010
Early initiatives make the man 3/6/2010
Unforgettable Journeys 27/5/2010
Subsidized insulation and heating 20/5/2010
“Big OE on Wheels" 13/5/2010
Discussion on the causes and consequences of CP 6/5/2010
ADHB needs your input 29/4/2010
“Know How” Expo a must for Diaries 22/4/2010
Knight champions cord blood research 14/4/2010
Spark your creative juices 6/4/2010
Mike agrees, Adam’s a cool dude 30/3/2010
A Dummy's Guide to Cord Blood and Stem Cells..... :) 23/3/2010
Auckland Trots Night 2010 16/3/2010 (Photos)
Changes to equipment and modifications services 9/3/2010
Bob knew anything is possible 2/3/2010
Special Education Review ! (19th Mar.!) 20/2/2010
People Getting Out There 10/2/2010
Disability perspective of Avatar 3/2/2010
AusACPDM Conference - Christchurch 26/1/2010
CP Society Holiday Boccia Tournament 15/1/2010 (Photos)
“Getting Out There” in Hamilton 5/1/2010
For Archive Articles
The News that was

Director of Boccia Position
We are pleased to announce that Luke Morriss has been appointed to the position of Director of Boccia for the Cerebral Palsy Society. Luke will begin this full time position on the 1st Sep 2010 and will be based at the Society's office in Royal Oak in Auckland. I am excited about this initiative that the Board has agreed to. The sporting benefits for our members as well as the strengthening of Boccia in NZ will be its outcomes.
I look forward to Luke spearheading this initiative.... Regards Harvey Brunt

2010 Boccia NZ North Island Regionals
Hosted by Northland Boccia. On the 21st & 22nd of August. At the Kensington Stadium, Whangarei. Click here to download the Entry Form

BOCCIA BATTLE of the BRIDGE (17-18th July)
What a great tournament with a great turn out. 54 players battled it out to see whether the North or South would take the grand prize. Congratulations to the North who won convincingly 243 to 189. For photos of the tournament click here

Photos from Brunches
in Christchurch (20th June) click here
Invercargill (2nd May), click here
 Tauranga (16th May) click here


Click on the Cover to download the May 2010 issue of the Review


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