Pacific Dance

⭕ The Circle ⭕

Closing the festival with a powerful celebration of community, connection, and collective care, The Circle was the final work to take the stage at this year’s Pacific Dance Festival.

Set in an alternate present, this dance theatre work followed a community of characters on a shared journey towards Utopia, exploring the many ways we support one another through life’s challenges and triumphs. Through movement and storytelling, the work reminded us that true liberation is not only found in standing together through struggle, but also in celebrating each other’s successes.

As our final act, The Circle left audiences with a poignant reflection on belonging, solidarity, and the strength that emerges when we move forward together.

A fitting finale to a week of powerful stories, vibrant cultures, and unforgettable performances. Thank you to the artists, creatives, and audiences who joined us in the circle. ✨

Triple Bill - Kamata(a)ga ✨

Rooted in the Rotuman Kamataga and Niuean Kamataaga, both meaning “Beginning,” this contemporary Pacific dance work celebrates the power of origins, connection, and renewal.

Through movement, Kamata(a)ga brings together the stories, traditions, and creative voices of its makers, weaving distinct cultural identities into a shared journey. It speaks to where we come from, what connects us, and the possibilities that emerge when paths converge.

A work that honours both ancestry and evolution — a beginning that carries the stories of those who came before, and a continuation of those yet to come.

Featuring:
Kapieri Samisoni
Antonio Matagi