Quarantine Creation by Ennya Larmit – A Kiwi Dance Tribute to Resilience and Movement at Home

Filmed during lockdown and born from isolation, "Quarantine Creation" by Ennya Larmit is a moving concept video that captures the raw beauty of staying home — and staying in motion. Set to an evocative score by Niels Mudde, the piece is a powerful reminder that art, especially dance, doesn’t stop even when the world does. For New Zealand’s dance community, this resonates deeply.

As Kiwis across the country adapted to remote creativity during lockdown, dancers from Wellington studios to Auckland living rooms found ways to keep moving. Ennya’s work highlights not only choreographic innovation but the emotional depth of creating under constraints — something that many NZ performers, choreographers, and film editors can relate to.

The video speaks to broader Kiwi themes: resilience, self-expression, and our deeply rooted connection to movement and nature — even when we’re stuck inside. Whether you're a student at New Zealand School of Dance, a TikTok dancer in Christchurch, or an emerging filmmaker looking to blend motion and mood, this short film is a beautiful example of what homegrown creativity can look like in extraordinary times.

"Stay home and keep on dancing" became more than a slogan — it became a lifeline for many in Aotearoa's creative sector.

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