TŌRUA .

Presented by Movement of the Human and Auckland Live

Acclaimed choreographer and director Malia Johnston returns with Tōrua, a captivating immersive urban dance experience.

(Re)discover the spaces around two of Auckland's newest city landmarks - Karanga-a-Hape Station and Te Waihorotiu Station.

Karanga-a-Hape: Meet @ Pitt St Methodist Church | Fri 9 Oct: 6pm; Sat 10 + Sun 11 Oct: 1pm + 6pm (50 min)

Te Waihorotiu: Meet @ Aotea Centre Box Office | Fri 16 Oct: 6pm; Sat 17 + Sun 18 Oct: 1pm + 6pm (50 min)
FREE, Bookings recommended

fitting in:

Karangahape GGebi (깨비)

Jang Huddle – Yunha Jang

A site-specific trail through Myers Park and Karangahape Road, channelling otherworldly beings and urban spirits!

Inspired by the new public artwork BTM 도깨비 (DoGGeBi) by Sunghwan Park.

Gather at the public artwork BTM 도깨비 (DoGGeBi) on Cross Street | Sat 17 Oct
3.30pm | 60 min | FREE, Bookings required

marking out

3 count .

Rebecca Jensen

Suspended in an endless countdown, a group of pro-wrestlers and dancers embody stasis.

Join for a moment, or stay for three hours to watch the delirium unfold.

Te Puna Creative Hub | Sat 17 Oct | 2–5pm
3 hrs | FREE

BODY STORY 0.25‍ ‍

Xin Ji + Alistair Deverick

Co-presented with Objectspace

Drawing from Xin Ji’s debut solo work Body Story, this intimate gallery performance traces the journey of a body through moments where the emotional and physical collide. Performed with composer Alistair Deverick.

Objectspace | Sat 17 Oct
4.30pm doors, 5pm performance | 30 min
FREE, Bookings required

TEST FEST

Presented by Basement Theatre

Test Fest is Basement Theatre's new festival for artists testing something before it's ready – spanning all artforms.

The three-night Fest is topped off on Saturday 10th October with an event dedicated to dance.

Basement Theatre
Party: 7 Oct; Fest 8–10 Oct;
Dance Night: 10 Oct | 6.30pm | 2 hrs
FREE, Bookings required

kill the lights

unplugged:

1v1 whacking to disco & 1v1 open-style to house

Moreno Creations

Come witness fabulous whackers and open‑style killers throw down in explosive 1v1 Whacking and Open‑Style battles.

Be prepared for them hit the music like they mean it and charge the room with pure glitter and glam!

Basement Theatre | Thurs 15 Oct | 7.30pm
3 hrs | FREE, Bookings recommended

honouring a

dance creative

Dr Carla Marja van Zon, ONZM 1952 – 2026

The late Carla van Zon was a dynamo in the arts in Aotearoa and the world. We acknowledge her extraordinary contribution to dance and beyond.

There will be ticketed formalities followed by a chance to connect and reflect.

Q Theatre | Sun 18 Oct | 2pm | 45 min
FREE, Bookings required