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In 2008 the
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Atamira Dance Company. In 2007, Patterson was awarded Best Choreography by TEMPO Dance Festival and Best New Choreographer in the NZ Listener for Whakairo. Generating thinking about Māori creativity and contemporary arts practice is part of their work; in 2010 they facilitated post show talks
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was appointed as the first artistic director. In 2018 he resigned from his role and created his own company Tohu. Patterson has danced and choreographed for
Atamira Dance Company, Black Grace Dance Company, Footnote Dance Company, and Touch Compass. He choreographed
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Atamira typically means stage, but a more in-depth meaning to the word relates to the process of caring for those who have died, and can also be said to mean showcase or platform. The company takes their personal stories and that of their
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The programme of
Atamira shows are often made up of shorter works that are combined into a season and tour. This list currently makes no distinction between the individual works and the combined presentation.
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choreographed by Maaka Pepene and score by Paddy Free to commemorate the Year of the
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