Dance group marks 20 years of fancy footwork

Black Grace performing 'Minoi' under the artistic direction of Neil Ieremia. Photo/supplied

FOR the past two decades, Black Grace has taken the world by storm with its powerful and highly acclaimed productions.

With a celebration performance of 20 years of fancy footwork, Black Grace has chosen Tauranga as one of the 20 locations it will perform.

The tour, called 20 for 20, performs in 20 venues for just $20 tickets at the door (no bookings required).

Black Grace is unplugged in the tour, returning to its roots to honour New Zealand, its people, its past and its future.

Audiences will see some of Black Grace's most popular short works choreographed by founder Neil Ieremia, including Minoi, Method and Human Language. The programme will also feature new works by original company members Sean MacDonald and Siaosi Mulipola, presented in a relaxed and informal setting, but with the company's trademark energy and breath-taking physicality ever-present.

For 20 years, the explosive and pioneering work of Black Grace has taken local and international audiences on an epic journey into the best of Pacific contemporary dance, touring throughout North America, playing to audiences of thousands and making its mark at prestigious venues and festivals such as The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts and on New York's 42nd Street. The company has also toured Europe, Japan, Australia, New Caledonia, Guam, South Korea and Mexico.

the fine print
What: Black Grace presents 20 for 20
Where: Welcome Bay Hall
When: November 21, 7.30pm
Tickets: Door sales $20, open from 6.30pm