Story: Contemporary dance

Taiao, 1990 (2nd of 3)

Taiao, 1990

Auckland-based Taiao toured throughout New Zealand, performing and holding workshops and classes. The group was sometimes seen as a direct descendant of the pioneering Māori dance group Te Kanikani O Te Rangatahi. Taiao existed for 10 years – a significant achievement in the dance world. 

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PAColl-7327)
Reference: EP/1990/0661
Photograph by Stuart Page

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Marianne Schultz, 'Contemporary dance - Contemporary Māori and Pacific dance', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/42603/taiao-1990 (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Marianne Schultz, published 22 Oct 2014