November 13, 2009

TEMPO DANCE FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS 2009

PERFORMANCE

BEST MALE PERFORMER (TWO EQUAL WINNERS)
Jeremy Poi in STEALTH choreographed by Ross McCormack (from Footnote Forte Solo Series 2009)
Simon Watts in UNDER THE INFLUENCE choreographed by TMC

BEST FEMALE PERFORMER
Claire Lissaman in ADZE choreographed by Kristian Larsen (from Footnote Forte Solo Series 2009)

MOST INSPIRING PERFORMANCE
Gabrielle Thomas in HAPU choreographed by Gabrielle Thomas (from Prime Cuts)

BEST TERTIARY ENSEMBLE
UNITEC – THOSE LEFT choreographed by Shona McCullagh (from Tertiary Colourrs)

CHOREOGRAPHY

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY BY AN ESTABLISHED ARTIST 
Kristian Larsen for ADZE (commissioned by Footnote Dance Company for Footnote Forte Solo Series 2009)

Best Choreography by an Emerging Artist
Richie Cesan for UNDER THE INFLUENCE… GETTING TO NEXT LEVEL

MOST INNOVATIVE CHOREOGRAPHY
John Purcell Puleitu & Jeremiah Faitala & Leroy Lakamau for THE REMEDY COLLECTION (danced by GHOST Dance Crew, from HOT showcase)

PRODUCTION

BEST PRODUCTION – SHORT WORK
PLAYING SAVAGE by Cat Ruka (from Late Show #2)

BEST PRODUCTION – EVENING LENGTH WORK
UNDER THE INFLUENCE by TMC

BEST YOUTH PRODUCTION (KIDS SHOW AND TEEN SHOW)
BUBBLE choreographed by Geordan Wilcox for Dance Unlimited, East Auckland Performing Arts (from The Teen Show)

BEST MUSIC
Eden Mulholland – music for WAITING FOR VIOLET (choreographed by Mia Mason, from Fresh Cuts)

BEST SCENOGRAPHY (COMBO LIGHTING, SET, COSTUMES, MUSIC)
UNDER THE INFLUENCE by TMC

BEST COSTUME DESIGN – MOST EFFECTIVE
SIEMPRE SANTANA – Jacqui Cesan, The Dance Studio (from The Teen Show)

BEST COSTUME DESIGN – MOST SPECTACULAR
BIRDS OF PARADISE – Morag Magnolia Brownlie

STOLE THE LIMELIGHT AWARD – To be shared equally by:
Andrew Cesan in UNDER THE INFLUENCE by TMC;
Ismael de Saint Quentin in CIRCUS 10 by TRiPLe8FuNk Dance Company and The Company of University Dancers ;
Georgie Goater in BIRDS OF PARADISE;
Katerina Hond in GOOD SHIP LOLLIPOP by Mt Eden Ballet Academy (from The Kids Show);
David Pene in BROTHERHOOD by Sweet and Sour Dance Crew;
Leda Petit in BIRDS OF PARADISE

The TEMPO PANEL wishes to acknowledge the UNSUNG HEROES of :  people who go above and beyond to ensure that the Festival provides a great experience for

To be shared equally by:  
Diana Mailata (Ticketing), SianTucker and Ed Jenner (Front of House)
Mitchell Turei (Production Manager); Matt Gillanders (Videographer); Kathrin Simon (Photographer) and The Tempo Volunteers – Elisabeth Degremont, Shannon O’Sullivan, Keerry Ann Stanton, Catherine Ockenden, et al

TEMPO 09 SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL AWARD (TWO RECIPIENTS)
Rosalie van Horik and Zahra Killeen-Chance

Tempo 09 People’s Choice Award
Monisha School of Dance for Jai Ho (from the Kids Show)