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St Patrick’s School had an exciting trip to the Four Winds Theatre at the Due Drop Event Centre in Manukau. As soon as we got on the bus, the journey felt special and thrilling! When we arrived, we were greeted by five wonderful guides and dancers known as: Rachel, Andre, Maddie, Jossie, and Abby. Rachel kicked things off by telling us a captivating story about the ‘Pou Kapua,’ which really sparked our imagination and inspired my blog.
After the story, Rachel took us inside to learn about the traditional Māori dance. She kindly asked us to remove our shoes and socks to show respect for the cultural dance. Everyone eagerly gathered around. Rachel had us spread out and led us in a fun, energizing game that had everyone laughing and enjoying it.
The most exciting part about the Atamira workshop was exploring Kori Purakau, where stories come alive through dance. The dancers from Atamira Kori Purakau Workshop demonstrated how Māori legends can be told without words—just through movement and expression.
After warming up, we worked in groups to create our own short dances, acting out adventures and emotions from the legends. Performing these dances was inspiring and a lot of fun, showing us just how powerful movement can be in storytelling. Overall, it was a creative, joyful experience for everyone involved, and we even did 6/7 hands!
It was the best day
