{"id":206344,"date":"2024-11-12T22:47:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T08:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=206344"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:08:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T21:08:10","slug":"metamorphosis-dance-kennedy-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/11\/12\/metamorphosis-dance-kennedy-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Metamorphosis: Hawaiian, Pacific and Asian dance headline Kennedy Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>
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Anneliese Wirsching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This November, the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa\u2019s Kennedy Theatre will come alive with Metamorphosis<\/a><\/em>, a dynamic dance concert featuring a blend of hula, ballet, martial arts, yoga and contemporary movement. Presented by the UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Department of Theatre and Dance<\/a> the showcase explores themes of resilience, transformation, and the power of expression through dance, November 20–24.<\/p>\n

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Isileli Kolokihakaufisi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n
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Mia Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

Co-directed by UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa associate professors Pei-Ling Kao and Kara Jhalak Miller, the concert presents new works and some reimagined pieces originally debuted in the department’s virtual Sphere concert in 2021.<\/p>\n

“Each beautifully crafted choreography, paired with stunning visual design, contributes to an overarching narrative that reflects the complexities of human experience and the power of movement as a means of expression,” said Miller.<\/p>\n

More on performances<\/h2>\n

Kai Waw\u0101 Ka Moku<\/strong>
\nChoreographed by UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa alumna and Kumu Hula Vicky Holt Takamine, the piece combines live hula and video projections inspired by an ancient chant that celebrates the birth of new islands.<\/p>\n

Hale Aliʻi<\/span> o Waimaka<\/strong>
\nArtistic director of Tau Dance Theatre Peter Rockford Espiritu presents a poignant ballet set against the backdrop of ʻIolani Palace, reflecting on trauma and Hawaiian resilience.<\/p>\n

Pr\u0101ṇa<\/strong>
\nPresented by Miller explores the connection between yoga philosophy and contemporary dance.<\/p>\n

\u5883<\/strong><\/abbr> Jing<\/strong>
\nKao invites audiences to experience the balance between motion and stillness through Tai Chi and martial arts. <\/p>\n

Other works in the show include Chop<\/strong>, which blends martial arts and urban dance and Pasok<\/strong>, a tribute to frontline workers that integrates hip-hop to celebrate community strength.<\/p>\n

Performances will run at the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre November 2024. Tickets are available for $8–$18.<\/p>\n

For more on tickets go to the Kennedy Theatre website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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