North Country Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Performer name:	Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand
Phone:	718-589-0400
Mailing address:	819 East 168 St Bronx, NY 10459
E-mail address:	besspam795@aol.com
Website:	http://www.uniqueartists.com
Performer's agent:	Ataahua Papa Bess Pruitt & Associates, Inc
Previous appearances at:	Iberville Parish Library, LA, Houma Library, LA, Plaquemine Library, LA, West Baton Rouge Library, LA, Opelousas Library, LA Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	08/16/2010

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

People of the Pacific Genealogy,
Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Dance

People of the Pacific brings to life the culture, heritage and languages of the South Pacific islands of Tahiti, Hawai'i, Samoa and New Zealand in a fun, interactive, entertaining and highly educational way. Authentic costuming, live music, energy and audience participation come together to take the audiences on a journey to far away islands where the way of life is different and exciting but the pride in culture is strong.
$1001- $3000

Taonga Treasures Genealogy,
Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Taonga Treasures is an interactive program which highlights the cultural treasures of the Maori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand. These treasures include family, homeland, native language, geographic landmarks, stories, songs, regalia and challenge the audience to think of non-tangible items as treasures. Told in storylike form and supported by songs and dances, this program includes English narrations and loads of audience participation.
$1001- $3000

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
People of the Pacific	Genealogy, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Dance	People of the Pacific brings to life the culture, heritage and languages of the South Pacific islands of Tahiti, Hawai'i, Samoa and New Zealand in a fun, interactive, entertaining and highly educational way. Authentic costuming, live music, energy and audience participation come together to take the audiences on a journey to far away islands where the way of life is different and exciting but the pride in culture is strong.	$1001- $3000
Taonga Treasures	Genealogy, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Taonga Treasures is an interactive program which highlights the cultural treasures of the Maori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand. These treasures include family, homeland, native language, geographic landmarks, stories, songs, regalia and challenge the audience to think of non-tangible items as treasures. Told in storylike form and supported by songs and dances, this program includes English narrations and loads of audience participation.	$1001- $3000