Poi – E Taranaki “Step Up” style 2016

This is the first choreographed dance video of its kind to be launched to the world.

It’s the result of one New Plymouth woman’s dream to bring the region together.   Behind it is an amazing story of inspiration, motivation and the joining of cultures.

It was filmed over 18 months using a variety of filming techniques including numerous drone shots.  A Huge team of dedicated volunteers all worked on it keen to help their community come together.

It features world first shoots like dancing big rig trucks and dancing oil rig workers along with thousands of locals.  Even New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key got involved!  Mr. Key and renowned TV show host Paul Henry starred as Pilots in our Step Up Airways scene.

This project was produced by a charity and made money for other charities and we at Step Up believe it is a world first.

It’s about community building, team work, spirit and pride.  Whoever you are, wherever you live you can do this and your area will thrive from such a positive and uplifting project. Everyone loves to dance – we’ve proved it!

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