“The challenge is met… presenting a veritable explosion of fantastically illuminated spaces, images and superbly performed contemporary dance… the dance – and the eight dancers – are fantastic: strong, exceptionally fit and beautiful. The Maidment audience on opening night gave this triple premiere performance a standing ovation. It is sure to also knock the Holland Festival’s socks right off.” Bernadette Rae (NZ Herald)
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The New Zealand Dance Company’s season of three new works aptly entitled Lumina, works its own particular magic with its themed focus on lighting and audio visual design as competing elements with the musical ambience, to become the drivers of the dance.” Jenny Stevenson (Theatreview)
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“Lumina revealed a depth of talent in every aspect of the production, with lighting, costumes and production matching the virtuosity of the dance works.” Francesca Horsley (DANZ)
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“An extraordinary dance – uplifting, mesmerizing and quite haunting it its visual and sound experience. A performance like no other and something to remember” Lumina Audience Member, Auckland
“As a contemporary dance virgin, I was blown away with how beautiful the show was. The skill of the dancers has given me a new appreciation of the human body and the stories it can tell. Thank you for sharing your stories, your music and your lights. Your visions are amazing.” Lumina Audience Member, Auckland
“I got lost . . . and I found myself as well. The energy created was new, old, ancient, grounded, a gift. Thank you” Lumina Audience Member, Auckland
“We were carried away with the huge energy” Lumina Audience Member, Auckland
“Edgy, dynamic, emotive and captivating . . . Fresh and relevant . . . I highly recommend Lumina.” Lumina Audience Member, Auckland
“Clever and sophisticated . . . The best thing that I have seen in years. Thank you so much for a stunning visual feast.” Lumina Audience Member, Auckland