Nau mai, Haere Mai

Join us on a unique journey of Māori culture,
heritage and celebration!

Introducing Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre

Here at Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre we deliver energetic Māori performances and engaging workshops with our unique blend of Māori song, dance and culture.

Our Kahurangi performers are skilled professionals, who strive to bring exceptional passion and dedication to each and every performance and workshop they deliver.

We provide performances and workshops for kura/schools, festivals, embassies, cruise ships, corporates and official government engagements across Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the world.

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40 years on the local, national and international stage!

The Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre was at the forefront of the renaissance of Māori Performing Arts in the early 1980’s. Founded in 1983 by the late Tama Huata, ONZM, MBA and a team who shared his vision to present Māori performing arts in a dynamic and contemporary manner, Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre has proudly delivered its incredible performances and workshops for four decades.

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Distinctive

The work of Kahurangi is distinctive, with each performance drawing its strength from full voice harmonies, dynamic choreography, and passionate dance interpretation, delivered with extraordinary vitality, passion, and athleticism.

Worldwide

Kahurangi specialises in Māori Performing Arts, travelling across Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the world to thrill audiences with their unique blend of Māori song, dance and heritage.

Renaissance

The Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre was at the forefront of the renaissance of Māori Performing Arts in the early 1980’s.

Testimonials

What People Say

The engagement with the audience with exceptional. All of our tamariki and kaiako loved the show. They could relate to not just the whakaari, but the performers, the humour, innuendo etc. Exceptional performance and we would recommend you to any other kura.
TKKM o Te Raki PaewhenuaAuckland, New Zealand
An outstanding performance! It was an absolute privilege to watch the show and how fortunate the troupe are to be custodians of their culture. It was very entertaining, highly energetic and informative, with a variety of great costumes, dances and music.
MT Martha Primary SchoolVictoria Australia
The workshop was really well run, your format was workable and we continue using the workshop as a class.
Mirimar, Wellington Holy Cross School

Introducing Kahurangi Toi Ātea

Access our teachings no matter where you are in the world via Kahurangi Toi Ātea, our online learning platform dedicated to growing knowledge and sharing treasures. We’ll be developing workshops for Waiata (songs), Whai (string games), Māori Kēmu (Māori games), Poi and much more. New courses, containing a number of workshops, will be released on the regular basis for you to unlock 40 years of knowledge.

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