Graceful turns with clouds

Contemporary dance company Black Grace is touring the US making their debut at Princeton University’s McCarter Theatre in late February, performing their signature work “Minoi” and their latest work “Gathering Clouds”. One of New Zealand’s national treasures, Black Grace has toured extensively throughout New Zealand and internationally to perform with critical acclaim. The company made its US debut in August 2004 at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in the Berkshires of Massachusetts where, by the end of their weeklong engagement, they were “playing to vociferously enthusiastic, [to] sold-out houses” (The New York Times). For over 15 years this all-male dance troupe has fused Pacific traditional cultures with contemporary dance onstage, performing to music ranging from Samoan indigenous music to Bach and hip-hop. Named after an expression that translates to “daring and brave,” Black Grace continues to unfold founder and director Neil Ieremia’s dynamic, bold vision, blending athleticism with innovation onstage.