Java Dance

08/10/2026

Sacha Copland and Natalie Hona danced together in this show called 'Rise' in 2011. At the time 'Rise' also had 41-year old dancer Brian Grannan in it and both Nat and Sacha were amazed that he could still dance at his age! 🤣🤸🏼‍♀️

So can Nat and Sacha still dance now they are both in their 40's?

Come and see on Sunday! They will attempt to be as honest as they can as they talk and dance in this formidable improvised on-stage duet.

Book here: https://www.circa.co.nz/package/an-honest-conversation/

An Honest Conversation
7pm Sunday 11 October
CIRCA TWO

Video Credit:
RISE and The Emperor's New Clothes
Choreographed by Sacha Copland
Music Charley Davenport, Thomas Press and Tristan Carter
Design Meggan Rollandi and Asha Barr
Dancers Natalia Hona, Sacha Copland, Brian Grannan, Anne Brashier
Lighting Design by Jennifer Lal (Moe mai rā)

06/10/2026

Sacha Copland and Natalie Hona first danced together when they were 26 and 22.

Now in their 40's they will join forces in an Honest Conversation this Sunday 11th October at 7pm, here at Circa Theatre.

How honest can they be?

Book now and see! https://www.circa.co.nz/package/an-honest-conversation/

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

This Sunday you are in for a treat.

Natalie Hona has played many roles in Java Dance Theatre, now she will play herself in 'An Honest Conversation' with Sacha Copland.

Sunday 11th October at 7pm
Circa Theatre

05/10/2026

This is Natalie Hona doing Sacha Copland's choreography in Rise in 2011.

Are Sacha and Nat older and wiser now?

You tell us.

Tickets are starting to fly out the door.

https://www.circa.co.nz/package/an-honest-conversation/

Video Credits for Rise
Design by Meg Rollandi
Music by Thomas Press
Cello by Charley Davenport
Production Management Derek Simpson
Dancers Natalie Hona & Will Barling
Choreography Sacha Copland

02/10/2026

Ngā Mihi Maioha to everyone who came to our Community Creation Workshop Last saturday!

Watch this space for info about the next one.

We are looking at changing the date from 24th Oct to 14th Nov because of labour weekend

Thanks to Pedram for the photos and Charley Davenport and Tristan Carter for the music

26/09/2026

25/09/2026

Excited to create with you all tomorrow!

Community Creation Workshop
Sat 26th Sept
10am-1pm

Te Whaea
Drama Studio 3

All Welcome!

Tristan Carter Charley Davenport