New Zealand dancer. Has worked with Douglas Wright and more recently with the dance company Sasha Waltz in Berlin where she currently resides. Has been featured in the documentary films Broke but sexy (2011), and Virtuosi (2012). Daughter of composer and musician John Densem. Associated with the NZ Smokefree Composing Women's Festival in 1993
Densem, Lisa, 1965?-
Downstage Theatre :[Ephemera and posters up to A0 size for productions. 1995-1999]
Date: 1995 - 1999
Reference: Eph-E-DOWNSTAGE-1995/1999
Description: Includes: 1995: A Pocket Opera production in association with Downstage, "The fairy queen", by Henry Purcell. Opera double with "Rigoletto". Downstage, 2-16 September [1995] (2 copies) "Fold"; a play by Jo Randerson. Let them drink Coke. Downstage, 12-21 October [1995] (2 copies) 1996: Theatre At Large with Montana present "King Lear", with Ian Mune. Ambassador Theatre Pt Chevalier Auckland from August 16; Downstage Theatre Wellington from 4 October [1996] (2 copies) 1997: "Agamemnon" by Aeschylos [Aeschylus]; a new translation by Tolis Papazoglou and Phillip Mann. K C Kelly, Jane Gratkowski, Carmel McGlone, Peter Daube, Cameron Rhodes, Sean Allan. Downstage, 1-30 August 1997 (2 copies) ComedyFest selection at Downstage: Alan Brough in "Generation XXL" 26-29 April, Rich Hall (USA) 5 nights from 30 April, Ed Byrne (UK) 6 nights from 5 May, 3 Canadians 6 nights from 5 May [1997] (2 copies) Mika + the UhuRas. Downstage, Feb 11-15 [1997]. Photography & design by Arjan Hoeflak (2 copies) Downstage, presenting the New Zealand premiere of the Out of Joint / Royal Court Theatre production of "Shopping and fucking", by Mark Ravenhill. Director Max Stafford-Clark. Supported by the British Council and presented by arrangement with the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust. 12-22 November 1997. "W. Sonata". Sue Healey choreographer & dancer; Mike Nock jazz pianist & composer, with works from Sue Healey, Mike Nock, Lisa Densem & dancers Claire O'Neil & Raewyn Hill. Downstage 4-20 September 1997 (2 copies) 1999: The Andersen Consulting season of Stephen Sondheim's famous Broadway musical "Sweeney Todd", starring Ellie Smith and Andy Anderson. Downstage 1 September - 30 October [1999] (2 copies) Quantity: 9 publications. Physical Description: Offset prints on posters, sizes varying up to around 1000 x 700 mm. Provenance: Donated by Downstage Theatre, Wellington, 2005 and 2007
[Posters advertising dance performances of 1997-1999].
Date: 1997 - 1999
Reference: Eph-D-DANCE-1997/1999
Description: Includes posters for: 1997: The Dummy Group. New dance performance directed by Lisa Densem. 'No sun, no rain'. 1st floor, Underground, cnr Taranaki + Wakefield St, 19-23 March [1997] New Zealand School of Dance 30th anniversary gala performance. Eric Languet's 'Otcenas'; classic ballet 'Paquita', Michael Parmenter's 'Bahkti'. State Insurance Opera House, 21-22 November [1997] (2 copies) 1998: 'Alchemy'; a fusion of dance concepts medieval and modern, mystical and real, Maori and Pakeha. Choreographed by Merenia Gray; directed by Jim Moriarty; written by Lynda Chanwai Earle. Bats Theatre, 11-15 March 1998. 'Dance your socks off!; a celebration of dance'. August 26th - September 30th 1998. City Voice, 20 August 1998. 'Isadora's tribe'. 12 of your favourite choreographers at Te Papa's Soundings Theatre. 28-30 May [1998?] 'Throw'; disposible choreography. Downstage Theatre, 22-25 September [1998' 1999: "Kilt 2", a dance work by Lyne Pringle. Te Whaea, 4-13 February 1999. Set design Matu Booth; music David Downes, Janet Roddick, David Donaldson; lighting design Juliette Howard. "Ocean Skin + Flesh - Txt. Solo and Duo. New Zealand 1999. Castle Theatre, Castle Street Dunedin 3-4 September; BATS Theatre 1 Kent Terrace Wellnigton, 14-18 September [1999] 'Un dos tres; Flamenco images'. Bats Theatre, 1, 2, 3, 4 September [1999] Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters (plus some duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs, 595 x 420 mm (approx) Provenance: Some posters donated by DANZ, Wellington, in 2010, 2012 and 2013
Depot Theatre :[Posters for theatre and dance productions at the Depot Theatre in 1987].
Date: 1987
By: Taki Rua Productions Society Inc
Reference: Eph-C-DEPOT-1987
Description: Includes: Agenda, the Wellington magazine. Poster advertising an issue for February 1987 showing Depot Theatre on the cover Dance; daydreams of a traveller; an evening of dance by Ann Dewey, Lisa Densem, Marie Grey. April 1-5 [1987] (2 copies) Impro Vision presents skits, squibs & pasquinades ... 13-15 July / M Bowers '87 [1987?] (2 copies) "In defence of Judy"; shadow puppet theatre with film and live music. By Rose Beauchamp and Out of the Compost! Depot Theatre, 6-7, 13-14 November [1987] The New Zealand School of Dance "KZ-Tutu ..."; it'll blow you away! Dance from emerging and experienced choreographers. Depot Theatre, 20-25 November [1987] "Moonatics" late-nite cabaret spectacular. Depot Theatre Friday 10th, Saturday 11th [1987] (2 copies) Women's Action Theatre presents "Mother tongue" by Kathleen Gallagher & Kate Winstanley. The Boathouse, 7-8 April [1987] "Peace offering", a young people's play by Rachel McAlpine. Depot Theatre, 29 May - 13 June [1987] (2 copies) Working Title Theatre Co presents "Secrets", by Renee; directed by Andrea Kelland. Actors Elizabeth McRae and Bernadette Doolan. Dept Theatre, 20-24 May [1987] (2 copies) Quantity: 9 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Screenprint or photolithographs on posters, sizes varying around 470 x 320 mm. Provenance: One poster donated by Taki Rua Productions, January 2014
Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera, small posters and pamphlets commissioned for MA...
Date: 1990 - 1999
From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]
Reference: Eph-B-EYEWORK-MAP
Description: Includes stationery: letterhead, note cards, business cards for Neil Pardington, Stuart McKenzie and Miranda Harcourt Includes promotional ephemera for: 1993: "The dig"; they found all kinds of treasure buried under the house. Director Neil Pardington; producers Neil Pardington, Di Oliver, Stuart McKenzie; screenplay Neil Pardington, Elizabeth Knox. Small poster (2 copies), and card thanking sponsors (2 copies) 1994: "Snap"; watch the birdy; a chilling drama set in the twilight zone (shows Erik Thomson, Danielle Cormack, Peter Hambleton, and on the verso Miranda Harcourt) Small poster (2 copies) 1996: Norseman Pacific presents a film by Neil Pardington and Stuart McKenzie. "Chinese whispers", made in New Zealand. 1996 MAP Film Productions. Small poster (2 copies) 1999: "Losing sleep"; three distinct dances set in a night-time of wakefulness memory and dream. Director Neil Pardington; choreographer Lisa Densem; producer Stuart McKenzie. Small poster (2 copies) 003: "For good; an eye for an eye" (With Michelle Langstone, Tim Balme, Miranda Harcourt, Tim Gordon, Adam Gardiner & Hera Dunleavy). Co-Producers Stuart McKenzie and Miranda Harcourt; producer Neil Pardington. Small poster (2 copies); and sound recording eeve notes (2 copies) and CD cover (5 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and digital prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm.
Eyework Design & Production :[Posters and ephemera commissioned for dance performances....
Date: 1995 - 2000
From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]
Reference: Eph-D-EYEWORK-Dance
Description: Includes: 1995: "Kilt"; a dance work by Lyne Pringle. Beached, bewildered and bemused; featuring solo works by Josie Thompson and Lisa Densem. Taki Rua Theatre, 23 August - 2 September 1995 (2 copies) 1997: The Dummy Group. New dance performance directed by Lisa Densem. 'No sun, no rain'. 1st floor, Underground, cnr Taranaki + Wakefield St, 19-23 March [1997] (2 copies) 2000: New Zealand School of Dance presents the Telecom Adrenalin tour 2000, featuring choreography by Balanchine, Petipa, Belton/Harrison, Douglas Wright, Leigh Warren and Kenneth MacMillan. [New Zealand tour itinerary 2-18 October 2000] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and digital prints, sizes varying up to 600 mm.
Eyework Design & Production :[Posters and ephemera commissioned for dance performances....
Date: 1989 - 1995 - 1999
From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]
Reference: Eph-E-EYEWORK-Dance
Description: Includes: 1989: "How on earth"; an evening of dance with Douglas Wright & Company. Shona McCullagh, Kilda Northcott, Mia Mason, Marianne Schultz, Glenn Mayo, Douglas Wright. Wellington, State Opera House, February 28 - March 4. Design Neil Pardington; Jane Ussher photography [1989] (2 copies) ca 1995?: Company Blue Vault :In association with Brix Cafe & Bar, Company Blue Vault presents Fidget. 14-22 November, 8.30 pm 1st floor Undergound, cnr Taranaki & Wakefield St. Bookings at Ticketek telephone 385 -0832 [ca 1995?] (2 copies) 1997: W. Sonata. Sue Healey, choreographer & dancer; Mike Nock jazz pianist & composer; with works from Sue Healey, Mike Nock, Lisa Densem & dancers Claire O'Neil & Raewyn Hill. Downstage, 4-20 September 1997 (2 copies) 1999: Michael Parmenter's Commotion Company. "Jerusalem"; a dance opera. National tour April 1999 (2 copies) The Royal New Zealand Ballet. Raymonda. Allegro Brillante, Soldatenis, Raymonda Act III. National tour 12 June - 29 July [1999] (2 copies) The Royal New Zealand Ballet. The Telecom season of Michael Parmenter's "Seven deadly sins" plus Graeme Murphy's "The protecting veil". Wellington, Westpactrust St James Theatre 15-19 September 1999; Auckland Aotea Centre 22-26 September 1999 (2 copies) Quantity: 6 Poster(s). Physical Description: Offset and digital prints, sizes varying up to 900 mm.
Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera, programmes and pamphlets commissioned for dance...
Date: 1990 - 1999
From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]
Reference: Eph-B-EYEWORK-Dance
Description: Includes: 1990s: Tango Bar salsa dance party. 18-24 Allen Street. Director David Backler. Every Friday fortnight a great night out. Classes, workshops. Card (2 copies) 1995: "Kilt"; a dance work by Lyne Pringle. Beached, bewildered and bemused; featuring solo works by Josie Thompson and Lisa Densem. Taki Rua Theatre, 23 August - 2 September 1995. Card ca 1995?: Company Blue Vault :In association with Brix Cafe & Bar, Company Blue Vault presents Fidget. 14-22 November, 8.30 pm 1st floor Undergound, cnr Taranaki & Wakefield St. Bookings at Ticketek telephone 385 -0832 [ca 1995?]. Card (2 copies) 1997: The Dummy Group. New dance performance directed by Lisa Densem. 'No sun, no rain'. 1st floor, Underground, cnr Taranaki + Wakefield St, 19-23 March [1997]. Card (2 copies) W. Sonata. Sue Healey, choreographer & dancer; Mike Nock jazz pianist & composer; with works from Sue Healey, Mike Nock, Lisa Densem & dancers Claire O'Neil & Raewyn Hill. Downstage, 4-20 September 1997. Card (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and digital prints, sizes varying up to 210 mm.
Correspondence and papers relating to scores
Date: 1993-1999
From: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6809-16
Description: Correspondence and other papers relating to scores by Freed and her musical interests Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Lisa Densem and Heto Ah Hi in Lyne Pringle's dance work Kilt, at Taki Rua Theatre, Well...
Date: [ca 24 Aug 1995]
From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers
By: Giblin, Ross, active 1980s-2000s
Reference: EP/1995/3601-F
Description: Lisa Densem and Heto Ah Hi in Lyne Pringle's dance work 'Kilt', performed at Taki Rua Theatre in Wellington. Photographs taken circa 24 August 1995 by Evening Post staff photographer Ross Giblin. Quantity: 1 colour original negative(s) strips with 3 images. Physical Description: Dye coupler negative, 35mm
Douglas Wright Dance Company - Buried Venus
Date: 1996
From: National Dance Archive of New Zealand: Photographs
Reference: PAColl-10669-7
Description: Colour and black and white photographic prints and contact sheets of images portraying dancers of the Douglas Wright Dance Company and their production of 'Buried Venus' in 1996. Includes portrait photographs of: - Douglas Wright - Michael Pearce - Brian Carbee - Gareth Farr (composer) And others, possibly including: Lisa Densem, Raewyn Hill, Neil Ieremia, Helaina Keeley, Sean MacDonald, Taane Mete, Claire O'Neil, Taiaroa Royal, David Tyndall, and Helen Winchester. Includes photograph by Nicholas Alexander, D'Amage Control Ltd, Auckland. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 15 b&w original photographic print(s). 10 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Black and white and dye coupler prints. Transfers: Originally tranferred from Archives & Manuscripts, 2003-169-13/1A & 1B..