INANO DANCE
Cook Islands Dance Company | Ura Kuki Airani Classes | Creative Arts
about us
Est. 2016
INANO DANCE is Wellingtons first Cook Islands dance company and Ura Kuki Airani classes.
Our mission is to perpetuate our heritage arts and peu maori through dance, music and creative expressions. Constantly pushing the boundaries and creating expression that speaks to people. Inano dance is committed to improving healthy lifestyle changes, staying connected and grounded to our kaupapa.
Ura Kuki Airani (Cook Islands Dance)
We provide weekly Community Ura classes and Academy Ura class
INANO ACTIVE x INANO URA CLASS
artistic director
Te Hau Winitana ( Ngāti Ruapani , Te Ati Awa , Mitiaro , Atiu - Kuki 'Āirani )
An award winning creative performing artist, teacher, choreographer, storyteller, group fitness instructor and current artistic director of Inano dance. With over 10 years experience in the arts sector, Winitana is committed to fostering and perpetuating pacific heritage arts to new heights in Aotearoa and around the world.
"I am just a vaka that carries the stories of our ancestors sailing and navigating my own pathway to perpetuating our culture and art. – Te Hau Winitana.
