The Arts Foundation : Michael Parmenter

Michael Parmenter MNZMDancer, choreographer, teacher

Michael Parmenter is a leading New Zealand Choreographer whose name is synonymous with bold and innovative contemporary dance. He has created some of the most challenging and exciting theatrical works presented in New Zealand.

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Michael Parmente website

Distinguished Alumni Speaker Day presentation by Michael Parmenter entitled Gestures of Aliveness

Michael talks about his creative influences and his tough upbringing i- NZ on Screen.

2010 Laureate Award announcement on TV1

TVNZ 7 series featuring Laureates and New Generation artists
04 May 2011
TVNZ 7 screens a series of short programmes created in partnership with the Arts Foundation called ‘The Artists’ screening every day between 8am and midnight for a week
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Michael Parmenter 2010 Laureate
2010
Michael Parmenter (choreographer) features on the TVNZ 7 broadcast of The Artists, produced in partnership with the Arts Foundation.
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A Life Between Us:Celebrating 21 years of Unitec Dance.
2010
Michael Parmenter reflects on UNITECH's 21-year journey, celebrating achievements and the students and teachers who were part of that legacy, and who continue to inspire a new generation of dancers.
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2010 Laureates announced
03 Nov 2010
The Arts Foundation is proud to announce and congratulate the 2010 Laureate Award recipients: Stuart Devenie, Gareth Farr, Leon Narbey, John Parker and Michael Parmenter. The Awards were presented in Dunedin on 2 December 2010.
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