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[Editor’s note: Jennifer Shennan is a dancer, choreographer, dance writer and teacher, and historian. https://michellepotter.org/about-michelle/about-jennifer/ ]

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Happy As Larry

Wellington

07/03/2010 - 10/03/2010

"When fun and games turn serious..

"Fresh and intoxicating charmer..

MTYLAND

Wellington

27/02/2010 - 01/03/2010

"Excellence and irritation..

"Post-modern dance theatre of vast philosophical theme..

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Dancing On Your Grave

Wellington

02/02/2010 - 05/03/2010

"Mock-Gothic singing and dancing like puppets from Hell..

"Clever cabaret show compromised by tight row seating..

Inside Out

Wellington

01/03/2010 - 08/03/2010

"Delightful new twists on old tricks..

"Exhilarating..

Sutra

Wellington

26/02/2010 - 06/03/2010

"Everybody was kung-fu dancing..

"A generous gift for our enlightenment..

Echoa

Greytown, Wellington

01/03/2010 - 07/03/2010

"Whimsy with a touch of slapstick keeps the crowd in giggles..

"Stimulating creator-performers..

Thricely? Precisely. A Pocket Full of Pips

Wellington

17/02/2010 - 27/02/2010

"Obsession skilfully crafted..

"Strong and courageous demonstration of internal conflicts..

Black Milk (the book)

(not a specified venue)

14/12/2009 - 31/12/2009

"“The best photographs of a choreography I have ever seen”..

Espiritu Flamenco

Wellington

20/11/2009 - 22/11/2009

"Spanish dance traditions celebrated..

"Olé..

New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 09

Wellington

18/11/2009 - 28/11/2009

"End dance..

"A reminder of life’s good things..

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Peter Pan

Palmerston North, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton

30/10/2009 - 10/12/2009

"A window to magical world of adventure, secrets and spectacle..

"Applause richly deserved for rollicking performance..

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Footnote Forte Solo Series 09

Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga

07/10/2009 - 29/10/2009

"Solos in 3-venue circuit..

"Inspiring evening of contemporary dance..

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Gong Crazy

Wellington

03/10/2009 - 04/10/2009

"A concert for a life..

Steel Ballerina

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

15/09/2009 - 11/10/2009

"Moving in parts..

"Play a poignant little pearl..

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Hansel and Gretel

Wellington

09/09/2009 - 19/09/2009

"Good intentions yet to manifest on stage..

"Provocative with theatrical flourish..

Rule & Exception

Wellington

08/09/2009 - 12/09/2009

"Theatre of the rhetorical question..

"Dealing with destiny..

Anand : Joy in Motion

Wellington

30/07/2009 - 02/08/2009

"Sparkling feet, precise rhythyms, delightful clarity..

"Always a joy to behold..

La Sylphide

Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier

30/07/2009 - 03/09/2009

"Perpetuating imperial European cultural legacies..

"Polished performances capture true spirit of this melodramatic dance..

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Tama Ma on tour

Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

17/06/2009 - 06/10/2009

"Power, strength and much depth..

"Love is a duel..

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In A Space

Wellington

05/06/2009 - 13/06/2009

"Stars in the darkness..

2009 Made in New Zealand

Auckland, Hastings, Hamilton, Invercargill, Dunedin, Wellington

02/04/2009 - 12/06/2009

"Reflective flights and figurative falls..

"Too wholesome, joyful and enthusiastic to excite..

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CARNIVAL HOUND

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson

23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013

"Distorted realities..

"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..

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Push

Auckland, Wellington

21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009

"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..

"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..

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