• hello
    • professional development
  • commissions & collaborations
    • transit x T.H.E. dance co. singapore
    • orchids x foster group dance
    • revilery x footnote nz dance
    • demigod/half-human x shani dickins
  • black sheep productions [2012-17]
    • 2am phone call
    • old tricks new dogs
    • everything anyone ever wanted
    • little child of miracle
    • {presence}
    • apt y idos
    • how to make friends and still appear normal
    • faux pas
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  NATALIE MARIA

performance history

2AM PHONE CALL
​GEORGIE SILK / THE LIQUID SUNLIGHT COLLECTIVE & NATALIE MARIA / BLACK SHEEP PRODUCTIONS

A show about the challenges and joys of intimate friendship, blending poetic text and movement. 
Basement Theatre Auckland, 2017.
BATS Theatre Wellington / NZ Fringe, 2018. 

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JASON LINGARD - CHAOS
NZ FASHION WEEK 2017

Improvised runway dance performance, modelling NZ designer Jason Lingard's CHAOS garment collection.
Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland 2017
Photography: Michelle Weir / Jason Yang.

JASON LINGARD @NEW ZEALAND FASHION WEEK 2017. SOUND DESIGN BY EMI POGONI. from Jason Lingard on Vimeo.


A CHATTER OF STARLINGS
RED LEAP THEATRE

A roaming outdoor theatrical event designed to bring a moment of brightness and surprise to everyday life, using a flock of five beautiful starling puppets. 
White Night at Auckland Art Festival 2017
Art Dego at Auckland Art Gallery 2016
POP Auckland Council 2016
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SOMEWHERE SERIES #6
THE TOWN CETNRE

An interactive solo performance experiment titled (and still appear normal), intended as a sequel/aftermath to How To Make Friends and Still Appear Normal. 
Auckland 2016.

LITTLE CHILD OF MIRACLE
CREATED BY CHRISTOPHER STRATTON
WITH NATALIE MARIA 

an original devised theatre work
Basement Theatre, Auckland 2015
photos/ blair mctaggart

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THE ART OF COLOUR
MALIA JOHNSTON 
WITH AUCKLAND LIVE SUMMER IN THE SQUARE

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Photographs below: Derek Tearne. Above: Ren Kirk.
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Remounted from the original World of Wearable Art performance,
as part of Auckland Live's 'Summer in the Square' program.
Aotea Square Auckland, 2015.
Dancer in centre video, corner closest to camera. Video footage: Isaac Strati

THE 21ST NARCISSUS
SAM BROOKS
& YOUNG AND HUNGRY FESTIVAL

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Photo: Alex Plumb.
Playing the role of Amber Smence, the popstar of the moment.
​Basmement Theatre, 2015

BANGERS 'N' MASH 
KRISTIAN LARSEN & VITAMIN S ​

A monthly improvised dance performance series, in collaboration with Vitamin S musicians. 
Auckland, 2015.
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Photo: Jocelyn Janon.

THE WATERCOOLER
HOLIDAY - TALES OF ESCAPE

Read the published story here.
​
A monthly curated story-telling event.
Basement Theatre, Auckland 2015

CHORESPOND : SPLORE FESTIVAL 2015
LUCY-MARY MULHOLLAND & DELIA CORMACK 

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An interactive, improvised piece that uses audience and instruments to create curious moments.
Splore Festival, Auckland 2015

ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS & LE VA  

An excerpt performed as part of the Addiction Practitioners' Association NZ 2014 Cutting Edge Conference.
Director: Jay Williams in collaboration with performers. 
Producer: Ani-Oriwia Adds
Dunedin Town Hall, 2014

DEMIGOD/HALF-HUMAN
SHANI DICKINS
SHORT + SWEET DANCE FESTIVAL 2013

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Dancers L- R: Rosa Provost, Natalie Maria & Jahra Wasasala
Winner of the Wallace Arts Emerging Artist Award
Herald Theatre Auckland, 2013
Dancer in the centre (red hair). Video: Isaac Strati.

MOONSHINE
LUCY-MARY MULHOLLAND /
​WATERFRONT AUCKLAND

Presented as part of Conversations In Mind summer series. 
Performers: Natalie Maria and Lucy-Mary Mulholland
Queen's Wharf Auckland, 2013
Photos: Daniel Koene

ZAINE GRIFF: 'THE VISITOR' ALBUM LAUNCH
SWIFT PERFORMANCE COLLECTIVE

Dancers & collaborators: 
Natalie Maria, Emma Johnston & Lucy-Mary Mulholland
Auckland, 2013

HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND STILL APPEAR NORMAL 
BLACK SHEEP PRODUCTIONS

Dancers: Natalie Maria, Sarah Elsworth & Sofia McIntyre
WINNER: Best Dance 2013 New Zealand Fringe Festival Awards
NZ tour: Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington 2012-13
Photography: Blair McTaggart & Coco Reed.

   THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE
THE PLAYGROUND NZ

Improvisor for Circular Persuasion by Serene Lorimer & Elise Chan.
Wellington Waterfront, 2012. 
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​RAINBOW WARRIOR
ALEXA WILSON

For The Live Series: Love Me (Galatos)
and Millionaire PM (Golden Dawn Tavern of Power)
Auckland, 2011

THE LIVE SERIES: LOVE ME
DANZ PRODUCING PROJECT

Dancer for Spelt Out by Serene Lorimer
Galatos, Auckland, 2011

THE PRESENT DOESN'T EXIST IN MY MIND, THE FUTURE IS ALREADY WAY BEHIND...
​LILIBETH CUENCA RASMUSSEN & CHARLES KORONEHO

Dancer for outdoor site specific performance as part of Auckland Council's Living Room Public Art Festival.
Auckland, 2010     
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Photo: Kate Brettkelly-Chalmers.


NIGHT OF THE CURSED
​ETCHED DANCE PRODUCTIONS & FREAK OF THE WEEK

Zombie-themed dance performance alongside Freak of the Week Halloween special band showcase.
Galatos, Auckland 2010   

JOIN A BOOK CLUB
​JESSIE MCCALL 

Tertiary Colours at Tempo Dance Festival
TAPAC Auckland, 2010

GRADUATION SEASONS 
​UNITEC DANCE

Dancer for choreographers Sarah Foster, Shona McCullagh,    Michael Parmenter, Katie Burton & Tim Podesta.
Auckland, 2009-2011

SPRING CHOREOFEST
UNITEC DANCE

   Dancer for choreographers Mark Bonnington, Shani Dickins, Sarah Elsworth, Emma Langdon, Jessie McCall, Rosa Provost.
Auckland 2009-2011.
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Photo: Konstantin Tanner.
© Natalie Maria 2020
  • hello
    • professional development
  • commissions & collaborations
    • transit x T.H.E. dance co. singapore
    • orchids x foster group dance
    • revilery x footnote nz dance
    • demigod/half-human x shani dickins
  • black sheep productions [2012-17]
    • 2am phone call
    • old tricks new dogs
    • everything anyone ever wanted
    • little child of miracle
    • {presence}
    • apt y idos
    • how to make friends and still appear normal
    • faux pas
  • performance
  • reviews & media
  • videos
  • figure modelling
  • poetry & prose