Dancing with Mythology at the Telstra Centre

We were amazed at the huge cloud pillar also known as the Pou Kapua which stood outside the Telstra Centre. It is carved from a kauri tree and it is 21 metres in height. It shows the stories of Kupe, Tangaroa, Rangi and Papa. We were welcomed and put into groups. We learnt how to use our bodies to tell stories. We had to listen carefully and follow rules and instructions. At times we had to freeze frame our movements. We also worked with a partner and reflected our gestures. The story we chose to dramatize was Tangaroa and the sea creatures. We had to dramatize the movements of the dolphins, crabs, octopus, sharks, and waves. We moved to the sounds of the ocean. At the end of the session all the classes gathered in the Genesis theatre and we performed in front of an audience. Some of us were nervous and shy while others were happy and excited. It was an awesome experience learning outside the classroom. Dancing with Mythology on PhotoPeach