Born from a genuine desire to pass on his three decades of knowledge to the next generation of artists, Black Grace Founding Artistic Director Neil Ieremia, through Company B has established an initiative designed to give emerging choreographers the creative platform to work with an exciting new group of aspiring young dancers.
Get ready for the Company B choreographers and 10 emerging dancers as they let loose a spirited, emboldened collection of work in ‘The Next Wave’ this September.
2024’s emerging choreographers are; Company B alumni Oli Mathiesen, Vincent Farane, along with the exceptional, permanent Black Grace dancers Demi-Jo Sefo, Rodney Tyrell and Fuaao Tutulu Faith Schuster.
Neil Ieremia says, “Company B provides a multi-layered mentoring experience, not only bridging the gap between pre-professional and professional dancers, but also offering an in-depth intensive for the emerging choreographers. Our aim is to create a complete learning experience and contribute positively to Aotearoa’s dance industry as well as their respective communities.”
Company B ‘The Next Wave’ is produced by Black Grace and supported by Auckland Live a division of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, One Foundation and Friedlander Foundation.
Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the Aotea Arts Quarter. The Civic, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of dining options are all within a short walk.
Getting there
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Aotea Centre is in Aotea Square on Queen Street, in the heart of the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is nearby, with frequent bus services along Queen Street and surrounding streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park is the closest option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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