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Transforming Movement Into Medicine, Stories Into Sacred Ritual.

E whakarerekē ana i te nekeneke hei rongoā, ngā kōrero hei kawa tapu.

At Body Island, we bridge the gap between physical healing and artistic expression. Through contemporary dance, physical therapy and indigenous storytelling, we channel the power of movement to restore well-being and balance.

Each step, each story, is a ritual that honors our connection to the land, spirit, and community, providing a holistic approach to both art and healing.   

Four people participating in a dance  theatre performance lifting a body and turning against a dark background.
A woman in a black dress holding an axe to her tewmple, against a simple, solid-colored background with pink and purple lighting.
A person with dark hair gently holds a person's head with short blonde hair , both are standing against a black background.
A geometric glass terrarium with colorful, swirling smoke inside, placed on a surface with a black background and a similar smaller terrarium on the left.