About

Te Oro resident dancer and artist join
together for a special performance
followed by an artists talk.

Villa will perform his piece 'Gagana Leiloa'
- a 30-minute interactive dance piece
which stems from Villa's fear of losing the
Samoan language for future generations
and invites others who face similar
challenges to actively reclaim and protect
their cultural heritage.

Jim will perform a live carving piece
alongside Villa's performance.

An artist talk with both resident artists will follow
after the performance.

Saturday 22 March 1-3pm

Villa Lemanu

Villa is a local Samoan-NZ actor and dancer who has appeared in a number of notable New Zealand screen and stage productions as well as dance events both locally and internationally.

Jim To’o Stretton

Jim To’o Stretton is a Glen Innes based artist of Samoan and European descent with 15 years of carving experience.