The Art of Black Grace is a series of state-of-the-art, architectural, digital and immersive dance experiences suitable for the whole family,
created in Aotearoa, by Black Grace Founder Neil Ieremia, ONZM.
The Art of Black Grace 1/5 premiered in Auckland in November 2022 and received unanimous plaudits, a sample of reviews
follows;
The Art of Black Grace is an innovative dance dreamscape, equipped with equal suspense and the open-minded,
world-building wondering of youth. – Theatreview
It is exciting and exhilarating, is filled with seemingly inexhaustible energy and is pure Black Grace – NZ Arts ReviewNow, Black Grace is thrilled to announce their second experience to be launched this November.
The Art of Black Grace 2/5 is based on a series of kinetic movement paintings by Neil Ieremia and the Black Grace dancers, inspired by memories of
Neil's mother’s colourful mu’umu’u dresses, his father’s aloha shirts, as well as the vibrant flora and fauna of the
Pacific Islands.
In collaboration with Britomart Group the experience will run continuously at the Atrium on Takutai, Britomart in
Auckland city from Monday, November 27 until Sunday, December 3. The experience is free of charge and suitable for all ages.
This highly multi-sensory experience using sophisticated technology to immerse audiences in an extraordinary world of
dance, art and music will be displayed on large LED screens in the atrium where audiences can wander past and enjoy at
their own pace.
Black Grace founder and artistic director, Neil Ieremia said, “It’s exciting to be presenting the next instalment of The
Art of Black Grace, which has been in development for a number of months. We’ve worked with some of the best in the
business of film and post production to bring our art to life in a unique way.”
In the future, The Art of Black Grace 2/5 will be able to travel across the motu, popping up in all sorts of places and bringing Pacific-inspired art to life for
all to experience.
Currently Publicising;Post Malone
Auckland – The Outerfields – November 21The Weeknd
Auckland – Eden Park – December 8 & 9 – being rescheduled, new dates TBAJonas Brothers
Auckland – Spark Arena, February 27Blink-182
Auckland – Spark Arena – March 1
Christchurch – Christchurch Arena, March 4P!NK
Dunedin – Forsyth Barr Stadium – March 5
Auckland – Eden Park – March 8 & 9