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Rinse

Name: Rinse
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Sydney

Rinse is a contemporary dance performance and monologue created and performed by Bundjalung and Ngāpuhi artist Amrita Hepi. Presented at the Sydney Opera House in September 2026, the work explores the concept of beginnings through a combination of storytelling, First Nations choreography, and postmodern dance influences.

Date: Sep 10-12, 2026
Location: Sydney
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Solo performance by choreographer Amrita Hepi
Integration of Māori hakas and traditional First Nations movements
Monologue exploring various types of beginnings and creation stories
Sydney Opera House debut following an international tour

The production features an hour-long monologue that weaves together creation myths—such as the Māori story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku—with biblical references, pop culture nods, and humorous modern anecdotes. The choreography is noted for its diverse influences, ranging from Māori hakas and Aboriginal ceremonial traces to movements inspired by Yvonne Rainer and Pina Bausch. The stage setting is minimalist, utilizing fluorescent floor lights and geometric blocks to create a glowing environment.

Originally shown at Performance Space in 2022, Rinse made its Sydney Opera House debut in 2026 after four years of international touring. The performance includes an Auslan interpreter for the Acknowledgement of Country and acknowledges its setting on Gadigal land. The show is described as a mid-career work that examines the fatigue and beauty of starting over, blending high art with references to icons like Beyoncé and cult films like Flashdance.

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Location described by the source: Sydney Opera House; au.news.yahoo.com
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