The story of loss is told through dance in Awa, a multi-disciplinary arts piece opening on Saturday at the Auckland Arts Festival. It’s a personal story for artistic director and choreographer Moss Patterson, who lost his dad when he was 20. Awa weaves together the stories of New Zealand’s sacred rivers and China’s famous Yellow River, told through contemporary dance and music, kapa haka and Tai Chi. The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and an 80-strong choir play a supporting role alongside Atamira Dance Company.
Awa Photo: Facebook - Atamira Dance Company
