Posts Tagged ‘touch compass’

[video] Incredible opening to Sins Invalid: a must-watch

Red September 27th, 2010 No Comments

I shan’t labour the point any further: you must watch this clip. It’s a fantastic piece of drama/dance featuring Rodney Bell and Seeley Quest from the opening of 2008′s Sins Invalid. The whole clip is fantastic, but if you want to skip to the juicy bit, jump to 4:30. Wow.

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Beautiful disabled dancers strut their stuff in India

Red August 25th, 2010 No Comments
Disabled dancers in Delhi, India

Isn’t this just a gorgeous image? Captured by the fine folk at Reuters, it shows a group of people in India, with various disabilities, participating in a traditional Indian dance routine. If you’re keen to see some mixed-ability dance back here in New Zealand, maybe it’s time to check out Touch Compass’ upcoming performances.

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Touch Compass 10th year tour

Red October 10th, 2007 4 Comments

Touch Compass are 10 years old! And to celebrate it, their unique integrated style of dance, featuring both those with impairments and those without, is winding its way through the North Island for a 4-stop tour. From the official site: Renowned New Zealand integrated dance company Touch Compass celebrates its 10th anniversary with a four centre North Island tour. Auckland 17- 20th Oct, Maidment theatre Bookings: (09) 308 2383 or www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz Whangarei 31 Oct, Forum North Bookings: (09) 430 4244

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