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Sunday 29th
March was our third year participating in the celebration of Auckland’s
growing diversity at the annual International Cultural Festival. Like
every year, the day was full of excitement, joy, color, taste, music
and laughter with many nations of the world being represented.
For
Mixit, it was a big day, not only because we have grown in numbers, but
this year we also had a fund-raising drive selling our colorful
collection of Mixit T-shirts. We performed on two different stages,
sold those T-shirts, met a variety of people who were supportive of
what we do and are inspired to join us. We also enjoyed seeing and
catching up with all the extended friends and family of Mixit. Overall
a great day!
Thank you to all those who continue to support and encourage us.
Preparing for the Auckland International Cultural FestivalWe
are preparing a performance to take to the Auckland International
Cultural festival on March 29th. We will be using dance, music and
creative ideas sparked over the recent summer workshop. New comers are
welcome to join us!
Summer 09:We
had a successful intensive summer workshop out of which came an
inspiring, uplifting performance. As usual, we had a fantastic team of
tutors and participants with plenty of laughter, joyous learning and
the making of new friendships to fill our seven days.
Quotes from our Wall of Reflection:
‘I have NO FEAR…’‘To
be honest I didn’t really want to be here, but as I made new friends I
could express my feelings and I did not have to be so shy!’‘We learned it is possible to do the impossible…’‘I love Mixit – I really do – seriously!!!’
Summer 09
The
Mixit annual summer project is a full-time 7-day workshop for young
people from different backgrounds to come together with a creative team
of leading artistic practitioners and devise a unique performance using
dance, drama and aerial circus.
The date for 2009 is
January 24-30th, 10:00am-6:00pm daily Venue will be
TAPAC, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre100 Motions Road, Western Springs, AucklandFor more information or to apply please contact the Mixit Office
Ph: (09) 379 8194 or email info@mixit.co.nz
The Public Performance will be on Friday January 30th at 6:30pm, TAPAC
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December 13th
Celebrate 2008! - The Mixit family and friends end of year picnic @ Western Springs park
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October 18 - December 6th
Film Project
During the last semester of the year, we've be kept busy making our own in house short film.
This
project was designed to give Mixers an introductory level understanding
of all the work involved in film making. Everybody was given the
chance to experience working in a few different departments as well as
create their own characters and act in front of the camera.
It was successfully led by the Mixers and youth leaders, with the guidance of professionals in the industry.
Shortland Street actors
Harry McNaughton and
Nisha Madham tutoring drama on
September 20th and 27thJuly 26th - September 27th
Drama with Margaret-Mary and guest tutor Beth.
A
ten week course of exploring physical drama from an introductory
level. We will be learning to use our body in different motions as
well as learn to incorporate emotions into our movement.
June 7 – July 5thIntro to Tikanga Maori, Kapa Haka and the Marae with guests Papa Hohepa and Moss Patterson
A
5-week course introducing some of the elements of Kapa Haka including
Mau Rakau, Waiata-a-Ringa and Haka Powhiri. There will also be
opportunities to experience marae protocol with sessions held at Hoani
Waititi Marae in West Auckland
World Refugee Day - June 20thMixit
was invited to join the World Refugee Day Celebration with a number of
High Schools through out Auckland. We performed our piece and had a
great time with the guests and students at the event.
May 10 – 31stIntro to Hip Hop music with guests DJ Sparrow and MC Bling
A
4-week Intro course to experience writing rhymes, performance delivery
and mic techniques, together with making and matching beats and using
the turntables.
Over the course we will develop a collective
song, plus there will be lots of opportunities for freestyle jamming
with the mics and turntables
March 29th - April 19th
Youth Leadership Focus - Four
weeks of Mixit sessions, starting on March 29th will be led by a team
of youth leaders. They will be running warm ups, various drama and
dance games and youth forums. We’ll also have young and inspirational
guest speakers as well us a show and share with our own Mixers.
Feb 23rd - March 15th
Capoeira Course - Brazilian martial arts/dance/music
with guest tutor Antonio Restricted access
