As a universal language, dance transcends borders and cultures, fostering a vibrant exchange of creative energy. This principle lies at the heart of the upcoming workshop led by Victor Zarallo and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa – two esteemed figures in the international dance community. Select pre-professional dancers are in for an unforgettable treat and one that […]

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Natalie Weir is perhaps one of Australia’s most lauded choreographers. In demand with companies both domestically and internationally, this Queenslander has created works of great intricacy and complexity that entrance the audience and enrich the artistry of the dancers she works with.   Weir has remained consistent throughout a 30-year career which, unlike other choreographers, did not naturally follow on from a […]

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The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition, named after famed ballerina Margot Fonteyn DBE, also the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)’s longest serving president, is an annual event held by the RAD. Formerly known as the Genée, the competition was renamed in May 2019, a week after Fonteyn would have turned 100. The competition, which will […]

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Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! This year, Garry Trinder is celebrating 25 years of directing the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD). Trinder’s impressive career began when he was 18, joining Scottish Ballet, as a dancer. In moving into management, he served six years as Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet and […]

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Find out what’s happening this month in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) is thrilled to present Time, a riveting triple bill from highly acclaimed New Zealand, Korean and Australian choreographers Ross McCormack (Muscle Mouth), Kim Jae Duk and Stephanie Lake (Stephanie Lake Company). Artistic Director Shona McCullagh has drawn together works […]

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He’s one of the country’s most accomplished male ballet dancers, although many Australian audience members may have never heard of him. That’s because Damian Smith has spent the last two-and-a-half decades making a name for himself in the USA. Having recently retired from the prestigious San Francisco Ballet, Smith visited his home country this year […]

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By Rain Francis. This month, the Royal New Zealand Ballet will embark on the ultimate ‘tiki tour’, performing at a whopping 47 venues across the country. Tutus on Tour will cover so many towns, that the company will split into two touring parties. The mixed bill includes excerpts from Flower Festival at Genzano, FrENZy, Through […]

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Sydney Opera House November 2011 By Kristy Johnson Over the course of The Australian Ballet’s 49-year history, The Merry Widow is one of the most successful ballets for the company. Not only is it the epitome of elegance and glamour, one could say it’s also the most enjoyable production to watch.  Character ‘Hanna Glawari’ is […]

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