Following the tremendous success of their inaugural season, BLACK GRACE is excited to announce a new production by COMPANY B entitled ‘The Next Wave’.

Born from a genuine desire to pass on his three decades of knowledge to the next generation of artists, Black Grace Founding Artistic Director Neil Ieremia, through Company B has established an initiative designed to give emerging choreographers the creative platform to work with an exciting new group of aspiring young dancers.

Get ready for the Company B choreographers and 10 emerging dancers as they let loose a spirited, emboldened collection of work in ‘The Next Wave’ this September.

2024’s emerging choreographers are; Company B alumni Oli Mathiesen, Vincent Farane, along with the exceptional, permanent Black Grace dancers Demi-Jo Sefo, Rodney Tyrell and Fuaao Tutulu Faith Schuster. 

Neil Ieremia says, “Company B provides a multi-layered mentoring experience, not only bridging the gap between pre-professional and professional dancers, but also offering an in-depth intensive for the emerging choreographers.  Our aim is to create a complete learning experience and contribute positively to Aotearoa’s dance industry as well as their respective communities.”

Company B ‘The Next Wave’ is produced by Black Grace and supported by Auckland Live a division of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, One Foundation and Friedlander Foundation.