Over the last few years renowned choreographer Michael Parmenter has shifted his focus from contemporary dance to the realm of participatory social dancing. Parmenter, who is known for striking large-scale works such as 2018 dance opera OrphEus, first discovered the pan-European delights of Balfolk dancing a decade ago when he was undertaking his doctorate in Paris.
Recently Parmenter has been teaching Balfolk classes in Auckland, and his Full Moon Folk Ball held at the Titirangi hall as part of the 2021 Auckland Art Festival was a sold-out festival highlight. The event will be returning next year at the Auckland Town Hall, with no experience or partners necessary.
The Full Moon Folk Ball takes place on 18 March 2022. Head over to the AAF website for more details.
Photo: Jinki Cambronero
