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Dance companies -- New Zealand

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: none

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Bring on the cake!, 1972 - 1983

 Item — Poster 524: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90524
Scope and Contents note Poster created from a page clipped from Caclin magazine celebrating the ten year anniversary of the New Zealand Students' Arts Council. Includes black & white photographs of Limbs Dance Company, Aboriginal Dance Theatre and Bob Thorneycroft. The poster is an article describing the dance company tours organised by the New Zealand Students Arts Council from 1974-1983. It includes references to: Limbs Dance Company, Australian Dance Theatre, Modern Dance Company, Gaylene Sciascia, John...
Dates: 1972 - 1983

Concrete Tent, Little Maidment 25th-28th Sept., [1985]-09-25/[1985]-09-28

 Item — Poster 257: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90257
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of performances by New Zealand youth dance company Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi. Includes a black & white photograph of man on a couch in a derelict building. Also includes a woocut style print of a city scape and two dancing figures. Also includes the texts: Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi, Live Music Visuals. You're in for it. Q.E.II.A.C.TA...'.

Dates: [1985]-09-25/[1985]-09-28

Dance Festival, May 7-11., 1979-05-05/1979-05-12

 Item — Poster 498: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90498
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a dance festival as part of the 1979 Students' Arts Festival in Christchurch. Also includes the texts: 'Students' Arts Festival. New Zealand Students Arts Council Inc. Christchurch May 5-12 1979. Tickets available from Student Union. Mon 7, 3.30pm, Tues 8, 3.30pm, Wed 9, 3.30pm: Paul Jendens, Robyn Young, Sharon Chisholm, Joan Laage, Helen Manning, Claire Wilson, and dancers from Limbs Dance Co. Movement Theatre, The Moving Co. & Dance Arts. Christchurch Teachers...
Dates: 1979-05-05/1979-05-12

Dance Files, 1981 - 1986

 Item — Folder 4: Series NZSAS01; Series NZSAS22; Series NZSAS26; Series NZSAS04; Series NZSAS49, Box: 334/8
Identifier: NZSA00715
Scope and Contents note Includes files on:- Aklowa : Correspondence, 1984, with reference to 1985-86 tour of African art and artists to New Zealand, includes information pamphlet, press releases- Australian Aboriginal Dancers : 16 black & white photographs, 1 negative, 1974- Bent (Belgium): Correspondence with reference to organising performance of "Pas de Deux" in New Zealand, 1982, includes promotional leaflet with English translation.- Jamie Bull: Resume from...
Dates: 1981 - 1986

Flying Kiwi Arts '86 (The New Zealanders Festival) Programme, March 15-23 1986., 1986-03-15/1986-03-23

 Item — Poster 336: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90336
Scope and Contents note Double-sided programme for the Flying Kiwi 1986 New Zealand Festival of New Zealand Arts in Wellington. The front side includes a drawing of a comet, a list of venues (Majestic Cabaret, St. James Theatre, Visual Diaries Gallery, The Flying Ballroom, The Depot Theatre, Bowen Gallery, Janne Land Gallery, City Limits Café, Victoria University, Circa Theatre, Cricketers Steiniebar) and a list of dates, times, venues and performers. Performers include: Hot Café, Reg and Shell, Besser and...
Dates: 1986-03-15/1986-03-23

Footnote Dance Company, Friday November 1st at the State Opera House 8pm., [1985]-11-01

 Item — Poster 227: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90227
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a performance by Footnote Dance Company. Includes black & white photographs of various dancers. Also includes the texts: 'Bookings at the Opera House ph: 850832. Adults $10.50, Child'n $5.50, Family $30.50. With the support of Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand.

Dates: [1985]-11-01

Impulse Dance Theatre on tour.

 Item — Poster 482: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90482
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a tour by New Zealand dance company Impulse Dance Theatre. Includes a black & white image of a woman.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Limbs 1980 Tour., 1980

 Item — Poster 48: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90048
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1980 New Zealand tour by Limbs Dance Company. Includes a black & white photograph of four dancers. Also includes the texts: 'From Australia guest artists Bob & Nancy. Sponsored by New Zealanders through the QE2 Arts Council.'

Dates: 1980

Limbs 1980 Tour [polkadots]., 1980

 Item — Poster 32: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90032
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a 1980 New Zealand tour by Limbs Dance Company. Includes a black & white photograph of four dancers, on a background of pink polkadots. Also includes the texts: 'From Australia guest artists Bob & Nancy. Sponsored by New Zealanders through the QE2 Arts Council.'

Dates: 1980

Limbs Dance Company.

 Item — Poster 179: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90179
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a black & white photograph of a woman dancer. Also includes the text: 'Supported by the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council'.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Limbs Dance Company 1987 New Zealand Tour, 1987-10-10/1987-11-30

 Item — Poster 8: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90008
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a 1987 New Zealand tour by Limbs Dance Company. Includes a black & white image of two dancers leaping into the air above a globe. Also includes the texts: 'Celebrating ten years of international distinction in dance. Featuring new works by Limbs foremost choreographers - Douglas Wright, Mary-Jane O'Reilly, Mark Baldwin, Brian Carbee, and special guest appearances by - Douglas Wright'. Also included is a list of dates and locations of performances: 'Wellsford - Rodney...
Dates: 1987-10-10/1987-11-30

Limbs Dance Company: After the rain., [19??]-11-12/[19??]-12-13

 Item — Poster 253: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90253
Scope and Contents note Double-sided poster advertising a tour by New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a black & white photograph of the dancers posing on a beach, with an island in the background. The reverse side is a performance programme. The programme includes a black & white photograph of the dancers with white cloth wrapped around their heads. The programme also includes a list of performance venues and dates, a list of cast and crew, a performance program, and the text: 'Limbs Dance Company...
Dates: [19??]-11-12/[19??]-12-13

Limbs Dance Company: After the rain. State Opera House, Wed, Dec 10 - 8p.m., [ 19??]-12-10

 Item — Poster 252: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90252
Scope and Contents note

Poster avertising a performance by New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a drawing of a man and a woman balanced on a pole. The woman is holding an umbrella and in the backround is a mountain and a power-pole. Also includes the text: 'Book at the State Opera House'. Also includes the name Malcolm Ross.

Dates: [ 19??]-12-10

Limbs Dance Company in Equniox., [19??]-09-25/[19??]-09-27

 Item — Poster 534: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90534
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of Wellington performances by New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a partial photograph of a lower arm. Also includes the texts: 'Featuring the spectacular new production Tarawera; Beneath the mountain. With the support of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council. State Opera House, September 25-27, 8.00pm. Book at the State Opera House. Photo - Bruce Jarvis'.

Dates: [19??]-09-25/[19??]-09-27

Limbs Dance Company : Lift Music., [19??]-10-17/[19??]-10-19

 Item — Poster 535: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90535
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of Wellington performances by New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a photograph of a man and a woman dancing. Also includes the texts: 'State Opera House, Thurs 17 Oct to Sat 19 Oct, 8pm. Booking: Box 6334, Te Aro or Ph: 843-842. With the support of Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council. Fay, Richwite: New Zealand's Foremost Merchant Bank'.

Dates: [19??]-10-17/[19??]-10-19

Limbs Dance Company on Tour: State Opera House Friday 26 November - 8pm, [1982]-11-26

 Item — Poster 9: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90009
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a performance by Limbs Dance Company at the State Opera House. Includes a black & white photograph of eight dancers. Also includes the texts: 'Book at State Opera House. With support from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand.' Also includes the BNZ logo and the words: 'Bank of New Zealand'.

Dates: [1982]-11-26

Limbs Dance Company, with support from the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council.

 Item — Poster 485: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90485
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a collage of black & white photographs of various dancers dancing.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Limbs: New Zealand's leading modern dance company.

 Item — Poster 247: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90247
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a black & white photograph of seven dancers. Also includes the text: 'Photo: Bruce Jarvis'.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Limbs on the mainland. [Blue]

 Item — Poster 249: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90249
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a photograph of a woman dancing. Also includes the text: '"It's a winner....may they return to New York soon." -New York Times.' Blue copy.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Limbs on the mainland. [Green]

 Item — Poster 248: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90248
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a photograph of a woman dancing. Also includes the text: '"It's a winner....may they return to New York soon." -New York Times.' Green copy.

Dates: 1977 - 1992

Limbs, State Opera House Fri, June 17 at 8pm., [19??]-06-17

 Item — Poster 254: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90254
Scope and Contents note

Poster avertising a performance by New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes a black & white photograph of a man and two woman dancing. Also includes the text: 'Book at the State Opera House'.

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Dates: [19??]-06-17

Limbs, State Opera House Fri & Sat August 3 & 4, 8pm., [19??]-08-03/[19??]-08-04

 Item — Poster 251: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90251
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising Wellington performances by New Zealand dance company Limbs. Includes black & white photographs of three different people dancing. Also includes the texts: 'Book at the State Opera House. With the support of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council. The poster also has a sticker placed on it, with the words: 'Another United Building Society Community Project'.

Dates: [19??]-08-03/[19??]-08-04

Multi-Media Show: A multi storyed artistic event., 1979-05-05/1979-05-12

 Item — Poster 499: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90499
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising a multi-media concert as part of the 1979 Students' Arts Festival in Christchurch. Also includes the texts: 'Students' Arts Festival. New Zealand Students Arts Council Inc. Christchurch May 5-12 1979. "Inflation" A 35,000 cubic foot environment by by [sic] Martin Mendelsberg. Metal Orchestra, Kit Powell. Electronic Ballet, Brent Carlsson. The Plague, Poetry, Drama, Sculpture, Limbs Dance Co., Electronic Music, Futurist Plays, Tactile Tunnel, Participatory Events. 1pm-6pm,...
Dates: 1979-05-05/1979-05-12

Performers Tour Schools, Winter/Spring '82., 1982-07-19/1982-12-10

 Item — Poster 28: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90028
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising the availablity of Limbs Dance Company, poet Sam Hunt and clown Mime River to perform to schools during 1982. The front of the poster includes a drawing of two mask, one happy one sad, floating above a stage. There is a pair of gloved hands below the masks, and a hat above them. The front of the poster also includes the text: 'Supported by Dominion and Evening Post Newspapers sponsored by New Zealand Students Arts Council'. The back of the poster includes the text: 'The...
Dates: 1982-07-19/1982-12-10

Sweetwaters Festival 1981., 1981-01-24/1981-01-26

 Item — Poster 542: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90542
Scope and Contents note Poster advertising the 1981 Sweetwaters music festival in Ngaruawahia. Includes a painting of idyllic landscape featuring a wooden sign reading 'Sweetwaters' and stacks of audio speakers. Also includes the texts: 'Ngaruawahia, January 24, 25, 26. Roxy Music, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, Cold Chisel, Flowers, Mi-Sex, Ariel, Blam Blam Blam, Coup D'Etat, Crocodiles, Flight X7, General Public, Gloria Gibson, Gordons, Hammond Gamble Band, Herbs, Jos Hodzelmans, Kim Hart, Limbs Dance Co, Lip...
Dates: 1981-01-24/1981-01-26

Te Kani Kani o te Rangatahi, Concrete Tent: Depot Theatre 8.00p.m. 4-7 December 1986., 1986-12-04/1986-12-07

 Item — Poster 533: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90533
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of Wellington performances by New Zealand dance company Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi. Includes a drawing of sky-scrapers and a man with three faces. Also includes the texts: 'Alpha Street Wellington. Phone bookings 844-531. Wellington Media Collective. Art Hole. Blue Funk'.

Dates: 1986-12-04/1986-12-07

Te Kanikani o Te Rangatahi and O-Wiffa-D presents Concrete Tent at the Depot Theatre Dec 4th-7th, 8pm., [1985]-12-04/[1985]-12-07

 Item — Poster 255: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90255
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of performances by New Zealand youth dance company Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi. Includes a red & white woodblock style print of various people and buildings. Also includes the text: '$6 unwaged, $12 waged.'

Dates: [1985]-12-04/[1985]-12-07

Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi: Concrete Tent, Little Maidment 25th-28th Sept., [1985]-09-25/[1985]-09-28

 Item — Poster 258: Series NZSAS03
Identifier: NZSA90258
Scope and Contents note

Poster advertising a series of performances by New Zealand youth dance company Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi. Includes 4 black & white photographs of man on a couch in a derelict building. Also includes a woocut style print of a city scape. Also includes the texts: 'Te Kanikani o te Rangatahi, Live Music Visuals. Thanks to QEII Arts Council'.

Dates: [1985]-09-25/[1985]-09-28

Te Kanikani O Te Rangatahi: Concrete Tent, Little Maidment Theatre, 1985

 Item
Identifier: NZSA90623
Scope and Contents Poster advertising performance of Auckland Māori dance company Te Kanikani O Te Rangatahi entitled "Concrete Tent." Held at Little Maidment Theatre on September 25th-28th, 8 pm, and on the 26th of September at 1 pm. Text reads "bookings at Maidment booking office or door sales ($9 waged $5 students + unwaged / Thanks to GEII Arts Council." Features a stylized illustration of a distressed person with three faces, with exaggerated downturned mouths and eyes. Tall city buildings drawn in...
Dates: 1985