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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Find out what’s happening this month in New Zealand dance news! This August, the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) will present three landmark danceworks that scan eight decades, by choreographers who were and are groundbreaking in their time. The program, Bold Moves, will feature George Balanchine’s 1934 Serenade, William Forsythe’s 1984 Artifact II and Andrea Schermoly’s 2018 Stand to Reason. Performances will […]

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Australian/New Zealand ballet students have a rare opportunity to study Balanchine Style® and Technique® at the upcoming series of International Ballet Workshops (IBW). With offical approval from the George Balanchine Trust, IBW is bringing Elizabeth Walker over from New York, to teach at the Winter workshops this July. Walker spent 19 years with New York […]

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Dance Informa asked 10 of the world’s most active dance medicine and science experts to name one thing they really, really wish dancers either would or wouldn’t do. Here’s some advice that the experts want you to know! #1. “Dancers can consider taking a greater responsibility in self-education about health and wellness, rather than relying entirely […]

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Let’s face it; we’ve all been there. Each January, we set lofty goals for ourselves to last the year long, then two weeks later we see that new pair of gym shoes sitting in the corner collecting dust. Make this the year to stick to those New Year’s resolutions! Here are five tips from some […]

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New York City Center, New York, NY. 3 October 2017. Dance fans in New York City clamoured for tickets to the 14th annual Fall For Dance Festival 2017, sending its website into meltdown. At an affordable price of $15 a ticket with a well curated program featuring the best dance companies from the USA and […]

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Dancers seem to be universally committed, dedicated and hard-working. An upcoming technically challenging role can keep them up at night, or they may stay late in the studio working on a combination or doing some extra strengthening exercises. And maybe a group goes out for dinner after rehearsal but end up “talking shop” the whole […]

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1. Ethan Stiefel is the current Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. His name was made more famous in mainstream culture after he starred in which popular movie? a) Step Up b) Center Stage c) Honey d) The Princess Bride 2. Who is the current Artistic Director of Rambert Dance Company? a) Christopher […]

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By Laura Di Orio. George Balanchine said, “See the music, hear the dance.” The choreographer, like many dancers, found inspiration for movement within music. To be able to move one’s body to music can be magical enough. And to be able to dance to live music is, for many dancers, a dream. Here, Dance Informa […]

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