Moe Miti tells the story of three generations of Pasifika women entering the dream space of Moe Miti, attempting to rewrite the future. A collision of the ancient and contemporary. Nightmare and freedom. Destruction and healing. A story told through choreography, indigenous instrumentation, evocative text, and cutting-edge technology.

Malama played daughter Pepe, one of the main characters in Moe Miti. Malama spent most of term 3 rehearsing full-time as a paid performer in this break-out role.

"Malama has immersed herself in the collaborative process and brings a youthful energy and genuine passion for dance and performance to the stage," says Red Leap Theatre. 

For Malama, it provided a space where she truly felt like herself. With roots in six Tuvaluan villages, she finds solace in traditional dance, viewing each movement as a precious gift passed down through generations.

Described by preview-goers as "emotional, beautiful, scary and captivating", "unlike anything I've ever seen."

Congratulations Malama, Waitākere College is so proud of you!

Professional photos 📷 by Andi Crown @andicrownphotography