A conversation between the seen and the unseen, between subject and object; unravelling ideas around spectatorship, intimacy, panopticism and mass surveillance.

Kupi asks viewers to notice where, why and how they look. Considering the gaze as both a witness and a weapon. 

Premiering 2026

Lost in translation, stumbling and stuttering over words and worlds both ancient and new. Me Pēhea Te Kī? is an exploration into language acquisition.

Even if you stutter, speak. 

Performed by students of the New Zealand School of Dance

Premiered at Pacific Dance Festival (2025)

Performed in stilettos, Horoeka is an ever-evolving work exploring the sensation of growing pains.

The seed of this work was planted during the Metamorphosis Residency with Java Dance Theatre in 2022, and then matured during the Q Theatre Residency in 2023. In 2025, Horoeka will be transmuted into film.

Premiered at Playstation Art Gallery (2022)

A duet of tender collisions, co-created and performed by Levi Siaosi and Sefa Tunupopo.

Premiered at Spotlight 9.5 hosted by More Than Moves (2021)

The anatomy of a kiss.

Performed by Anna Robinson, Caitlin Peetz, Chane Jooste, Jessica Androutsos, Louise Gromme, Riley Tiata, Ruby Hamil, Samara Reweti, Taylor Malthus and Thomas Woodward.

Premiered in Iconic hosted by Infinite Dance Crew (2021)

A sweaty lament for unrequited love.

Premiered within the Bloom programme of Tempo Dance Festival (2019)