Altiora

30/08/2024

Wonderful to have the beautiful voices of & in the venue tonight for
Vera speaking about the ups & downs of living as an artist was touching.

29/08/2024

CIRCUS ALLSORTS
Sweet as Circus; the Skittles troupe are here to perform extraordinary feats of balance, strength and acrobatics. Will they persuade to the benefits of a good-sugar diet?
Or will they fizzle out in a sugary crash?

Find out in this tongue & cheek Wonka-esque world of delight.

Brought to you by The Good Sugar Corporation.

September 27/28 & October 4/5, 7-8pm

https://events.humanitix.com/circus-allsorts

25/08/2024

A wonderful element of Altiora is developing performance with local budding artists! Sunday sessions with working up to a big show :)

24/08/2024

Yay! WORD Christchurch is in the venue next week with two super sessions and we can't wait.

Check it out in their packed programme!
https://wordchristchurch.co.nz/programme/?date=&author=&genre=&venues=.the-arts-centre&saved=

20/08/2024

Altiora is now on Venue Finder NZ
We're looking forward to lots of different events for the spring and summer seasons. Contact us if you're looking for a beautiful space for your end of year get together.

Altiora is a unique, flexible, contemporary space & venue for hire located at Te Matatiki Toi Ora - The Arts Centre, that is perfect for performance, receptions, launches, business events, networking…

06/08/2024

Open Aerial Jam - like open mic but for aerialists!
Welcoming all Aerialists and friends to hang-out at Altiora on the third Thursday of every month 7-9pm. Come along and bring ya gear if ya wanna jam, play around, or run some material with lights-sound and social vibes.

*Altiora is an open bar on Thursday nights 5-9pm as part of Laneways at Dusk. So there are alcoholic/non-alcoholic refreshments and food trucks available*

05/08/2024

26/07/2024

Spring Inklings and ideas...

25/07/2024

VENUE HIRE
Altiora is a flexible, contemporary space that is perfect for performance, receptions, launches, business events, networking, concerts, workshops and more.

What is now called Altiora once served as a gymnasium, assembly hall and theatre for Christchurch Boys’ High, which was housed in the neighbouring building. Built in 1908 with Gothic Revival hallmarks, heritage elements such as the skylight, wooden floors and exposed brick provide atmosphere in the interior. Today, Altiora is home to circus and physical arts organisation, Cirko Kali. There is a bar open for refreshments.

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

Email: [email protected]
https://www.altiora.nz/venue-hire

ALTERNATIVE PERFORMING ARTS VENUE SHOWS/EVENTS/HIRE/EDUCATION/R&D

22/07/2024

Nabbed a couple of sneaky pics from the Aerial 3 showcase during the weekend.

17/07/2024

*Classes starting next week at Altiora*

CONTEMPORARY DANCE Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am.

Meet the tutors: ANU KHAPUNG
Anu's style of dancing fuses her many influences - traditional dance from her native Nepal, the hip hop she discovered when she first moved to New Zealand, and the ballet she studies at Unitec in Auckland, where she attained a Bachelor in Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance). She was a core dancer for Footnote Dance Company and recently performed in BELLE with Movement of the Human. Anu grew up in Kathmandu, Nepal, before moving to New Zealand in her early teens. She’s curious about everything and her creativity spills into all other aspects of her life: she’s also a skilled sewer and cook!

Meet the tutors: KEREANA MOSEN
Kereana Mosen, of Ngāti Hauā and Ngāpuhi descent, is a versatile performer from Ōtautahi, New Zealand. With a Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts Degree from Unitec, Kereana has collaborated with various choreographers and artists in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), exploring the intersections of culture, identity, and creativity. She has had the privilege of performing and choreographing under the guidance of illustrious artists including Aloali‘i Tapu, Tru Paraha, Ariana Tikao, and Juanita Hepi. Passionate about re-indigenizing spaces, she uses her art to reclaim cultural narratives in traditional and contemporary contexts. Dedicated to amplifying indigenous voices and challenging societal norms, Kereana inspires audiences through storytelling and movement.

events.humanitix.com/contemporary-dance

17/07/2024

*Classes starting next week at Altiora*

BREAKDANCING Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm.

Meet the tutors: LEEROK GONZALES

Two-time world champion, winner of hip-hop international world battles 2010, AND winner of disruptive step 2014. He's traveled to 26 different countries as a '360 All-Star' over the last 10 years teaching workshops and performing the 360 All-Star shows. He's also worked in the show Elevate, plus the Concrete and Bones as a breakdancer, skater, and parkour artist. Leerok has been battling & dancing for 24 years winning multiple competitions around Aotearoa/NZ, & Australia throughout his career.

https://events.humanitix.com/breakdancing

08/07/2024

Caterpillars are munching their way back this weekend as part of KidsFest - July 12/13/14 at 1pm at Altiora. Come and crack up at the gags aimed at the young & old alike ;)

Caterpillars is a show loved by audiences throughout Europe and in Asia. Created and Directed by the internationally acclaimed Canterbury-lad: Thom Monckton, of the multi-award-winning: Moving Stationary, The King of Taking, and the Edinburgh Fringe 5-Star hit: The Pianist.

Performed by Caitlin Penhey & Danny Lee Syme in collaboration with Kallo Collective (Finland).

Tickets available at Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/caterpillars-kidsfest

01/07/2024

Check out our selection of upcoming classes!!!
https://www.altiora.nz/classes

28/06/2024

Our kaitiaki for next week :)

The first MOVE Residencies start next week!
The circus residency artists will be moving into the beautiful Altiora at The Arts Centre for 7 full days of research and development.
Pōneke Wellington artists: Raphaela Walsh & Katelyn Reed.
Ōtautahi Christchurch artists: Tyla Boyce, Valentina Piasente & Eliza Lodge.

23/06/2024

Too Hot to Handle! Heading down Carnival Alley 4 this Friday Night! https://Events.humanitix.com/carnival-alley-4

Here's a few memories from our last trip down the alley:

📸 Charlie Rose Creative

20/06/2024

*CARNIVAL ALLEY 4* Coming up June 28th! Featuring CH`HKT A CYDONIA on Lollipop Pole & Sky Hook - yooo!

Too Hot to Handle 🔥
Book now: https://Events.humanitix.com/carnival-alley-4 🫵🏻😘

20/06/2024

*CARNIVAL ALLEY 4* Coming up June 28th! Featuring a Paul Klaass ### TEAPARTY

Too Hot to Handle 🔥
Book now: https://Events.humanitix.com/carnival-alley-4 🫵🏻😘

20/06/2024

TĪRAMA MAI ~ Come and check out the live storytelling sessions alongside kapa haka between 6.30pm and 8pm on the following dates under the canopy next to Altiora:
Friday 21 June
Saturday 22 June
Sunday 23 June
Thursday 27 June
Friday 28 June
Saturday 29 June

19/06/2024

*CARNIVAL ALLEY 4* Coming up June 28th! Featuring highflyers Kate & Erin with Duo Sling / Duo Fire!

Too Hot to Handle 🔥
Book now: https://Events.humanitix.com/carnival-alley-4 🫵🏻😘