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Tempo 09 in association with STAMP at THE EDGE® presents
TMC: UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Mean Skills. Mean Performance. Mean Crew.
After their astounding performance in 2008’s Tempo NZ Festival of Dance, That Mean Crew (TMC) are back with Under The Influence.
Crowned New Zealand’s number one hip hop crew earlier in the year and fresh from their top ten placing at the World Hip
Hop Championships in Las Vegas, TMC are ready to present their innovative full-length dance work for the first time.
Under The Influence narrates the evolution of a company of dancers of diverse upbringing and culture, bound together by a sense of humour,
a fascination for video games and a lifelong passion for music and dance. Interspersed with the tale of a colourful
history together, we see a series of flash backs where the dancers explore the pivotal moments and events that shaped
their dancing lives and brought them to where they are today. Their tongues are firmly in their cheek as they explore
the theme of populism and elitism within the dance world.
TMC Dance Crew have established themselves as one of New Zealand’s premiere hip hop groups, having won or been placed in
all New Zealand competitions. This talented group has also qualified to represent NZ on the World Stage on three
separate occasions! TMC made their Tempo debut last year as part of the Fresh Cuts programme at TAPAC, this year they are breaking out on their own, taking over the Concert Chamber in the Auckland Town
Hall.
TMC Dance Crew have experience and versatility across a wide range of dance styles, Under the Influence celebrates and showcases their skills and takes NZ hip hop to a new level.
TMC: Under the influence is presented as part of Tempo 09 in association with STAMP at THE EDGE®.
“No B.S – just dance…”
Wednesday 14th, Thursday 15th (both 7:30pm),
Friday 16th (6pm)
Saturday 17th October (2pm and 6pm
80 minutes.
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE®
$25 Adults/ $20 DANZ Members & Concessions/ $15 Child (13 years & under)
Bookings available through THE EDGE – www.buytickets.co.nz or 0800 BUY TICKETS
(*Service fees will apply)
For more information visit www.tempo.co.nz
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