Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance is proud to present the international premiere of Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo(ing) 薄い紙、自律のシナプス、遊牧民、トーキョー(する) in Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan this October, followed by the Aotearoa NZ premiere at Tempo Dance Festival. Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Nomads, Tokyo(ing) reveals a new sense of space […]

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Dancers, no matter where they come from, have many things in common. They’re passionate, hard workers and, however their dance journey has developed, with dedication they can achieve great things. Dance Informa spoke with three dancers from around the world about their training and aspirations. Here, they share their challenges, successes and everything in between. […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) popular Tutus on Tour returns in February, marking the end of summer and the start of a brand-new year of ballet. Dance lovers of all ages in Kāpiti, Ashburton, Gisborne, Oamaru, Hastings, Wānaka, Taupō, Tauranga, Blenheim, Whangārei, Nelson and Hamilton […]

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Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, is delighted to announce the world-premiere of its first ever mainstage cross-cultural collaboration, Horizon. This powerful new work from two of the world’s great First Nations choreographers, will premiere at the Sydney Opera House in June before touring across Australia in 2024. […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new Artistic Director, New Zealander Ty King-Wall. Born in Waihi, King-Wall moves from his current role of Dancers’ Director on the Board of The Australian Ballet to the RNZB in November. Trained at Tauranga’s […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The last quarter of the year sees preparations moving ahead for the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) Performance Season at Southwards Car Museum (November 16 to 18) and Te Whaea Theatre (November 28 to December 2), demonstrating the talents of the School’s exceptional students. Presenting two alternating programmes […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is thrilled to announce the selection of Hilary An-Roddie, a second-year classical ballet student, as one of the six Student Creators for Assemblée Internationale 2023 (AI23). This prestigious event will see each young creator work with a mentor and […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) has played a significant role in shaping this country’s dance culture for more than half a century, and its 55th Anniversary Performance Season programmes proudly reflect its achievements. The season is an opportunity to witness the high calibre of students and the […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Applications to audition at the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) are now open. The School’s unique training programme develops qualities that meet the needs of the dance profession while alsoextending the boundaries of the art form. Auditions will be held in New Zealand, Australia, and digitally.  NZSD offers two full-time professional dance […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) spectacular programme of three ballets – Venus Rising – will open the company’s 2022 season. Originally cancelled due to COVID in 2020, this much-anticipated programme will now finally, radiantly, make its way to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Three extraordinary works choreographed by three […]

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