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From the horizon thereafter is an evocative contemplation on the whenua (land) Jenkins come from, its misted horizons, fern-fringed bays and lakes encircled by mountains that stand as her tupuna (ancestors). In her work, Jenkins embodies the emphemeral beauty and memory of her homeland Aotearoa (New Zealand) – its holding and yielding silences and calls, its quiet invitation to listen and be led.
Choreographer: Ngaere Jenkins
Composers: Jackie Jenkins, Abigail Aroha Jensen and Stefan Jenkins
Costume Designer: Aleisa Jelbart
Lighting Designer: Alexander Berlage
Music Features: Rimu Rimu, Arranged and performed by Hannah Tatana with kind permission of Viking Sevenseas
Originally produced by Sydney Dance Company as part of New Breed 2025, co-presented with Carriageworks and proudly supported by Principal Partner, The Balnaves Foundation.
A Note from the Choreographer
A big thank you to Jackie, Aroha and Stefan for your beautiful composition, and to the dancers for your collaboration, support and all the good vives carried into this kaupapa (work). Heartfelt thanks to Raghav for his gentle guidance along the way. I acknowledge Ngāpuhi as the holders of the mōteatea Rimu Rimu, and Hannah Tatana for the version sung, which upholds and enriches this work. And to my whānau (family) – thank you for your aroha and grounding. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.
Media Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ “From the horizon thereafter. It’s a delicate piece lasting only about 10 minutes but leaving a lasting perfume.” – Limelight
★ ★ ★ ★ “Jenkins’s seemingly innate sense of timing and structure pervade the work. It is very, very lovely.” – Limelight
★★★★ “Ngaere Jenkins’ From the Horizon Thereafter, the most successful piece of the evening” – Cultural Binge
“Pearson’s sweetness, Jenkins’ depth and Fishwick’s scope affirmed the value of giving young artists a platform to stretch into…. it spoke to the importance of offering room for experimentation.” – Dance Informa
“a score composed by Jackie Jenkins, Abigail Aroha Jensen and Stefan Jenkins amplify the work’s sense of lineage, grounding it in warmth and reverence.” – Dance Informa
Performance History
Premiere
Carriageworks
Sydney, NSW
3 – 13 December 2025
Presented as part of New Breed 2025
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From the horizon thereafter is an evocative contemplation on the whenua (land) Jenkins come from, its misted horizons, fern-fringed bays and lakes encircled by mountains that stand as her tupuna (ancestors). In her work, Jenkins embodies the emphemeral beauty and memory of her homeland Aotearoa (New Zealand) – its holding and yielding silences and calls, its quiet invitation to listen and be led.
Choreographer: Ngaere Jenkins
Composers: Jackie Jenkins, Abigail Aroha Jensen and Stefan Jenkins
Costume Designer: Aleisa Jelbart
Lighting Designer: Alexander Berlage
Music Features: Rimu Rimu, Arranged and performed by Hannah Tatana with kind permission of Viking Sevenseas
Originally produced by Sydney Dance Company as part of New Breed 2025, co-presented with Carriageworks and proudly supported by Principal Partner, The Balnaves Foundation.
A Note from the Choreographer
A big thank you to Jackie, Aroha and Stefan for your beautiful composition, and to the dancers for your collaboration, support and all the good vives carried into this kaupapa (work). Heartfelt thanks to Raghav for his gentle guidance along the way. I acknowledge Ngāpuhi as the holders of the mōteatea Rimu Rimu, and Hannah Tatana for the version sung, which upholds and enriches this work. And to my whānau (family) – thank you for your aroha and grounding. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.
Media Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ “From the horizon thereafter. It’s a delicate piece lasting only about 10 minutes but leaving a lasting perfume.” – Limelight
★ ★ ★ ★ “Jenkins’s seemingly innate sense of timing and structure pervade the work. It is very, very lovely.” – Limelight
★★★★ “Ngaere Jenkins’ From the Horizon Thereafter, the most successful piece of the evening” – Cultural Binge
“Pearson’s sweetness, Jenkins’ depth and Fishwick’s scope affirmed the value of giving young artists a platform to stretch into…. it spoke to the importance of offering room for experimentation.” – Dance Informa
“a score composed by Jackie Jenkins, Abigail Aroha Jensen and Stefan Jenkins amplify the work’s sense of lineage, grounding it in warmth and reverence.” – Dance Informa
Performance History
Premiere
Carriageworks
Sydney, NSW
3 – 13 December 2025
Presented as part of New Breed 2025
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