Royal New Zealand Ballet Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

RNZB's Mayu Tanigaito in 'Swan Lake'. Photo by Ross Brown.

New Zealand Dance News – April/May 2024

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is proud to announce the many...

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Ty King-Wall: Finding form, accepting flow

As a teenager, he left his home in Tuaranga on New Zealand’s north island and flew ‘across the ditch’ to attend The...

The Royal New Zealand Ballet. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – February/March 2024

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) popular Tutus on Tour returns in February,...

Loughlan Prior in rehearsal with The Australian Ballet School for 'Possum Magic'. Photo courtesy of Prior.

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Working with kids and animals: Loughlan Prior on ‘Possum Magic’

“I never thought I would create a ballet with animals in it,” declares Loughlan Prior after another day of rehearsal, “if only...

Co3's Storm Helmore entering Paradise in 'ARCHITECT OF THE INVISIBLE' (2023) by Raewyn Hill. Photo by Emma Fishwick.

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Dancers reflect on 2023 and look ahead to a new year

Another year has (so quickly) passed, and 2024 is right around the corner. It’s a great time to reflect on the past...

RNZB Principal Sara Garbowski as Dewdrop in 'The Nutcracker'. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand Dance News – December ’23/January ’24

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! On 26 October, Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) beloved Leading Artist Sir Jon...

Ty King-Wall in 'Giselle'. Photo by Lynette Wills.

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New Zealand Dance News – October/November 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new...

Cover of book 'Ballet Confidential' by David McAllister.

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Book review: ‘Ballet Confidential’ by David McAllister

Book: Ballet ConfidentialAuthor: David McAllister, Thames & Hudson Australia, July 2023. David McAllister is the former artistic director and principal dancer of...

NZDC in Eddie Elliott’s 'Uku - Behind the Canvas'. Photo by John McDermott.

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New Zealand Dance News – August/September 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The last quarter of the year sees preparations moving ahead for the New...

RNZB in 'Serenade' as part of 'Lightscapes'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – June/July 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the appointment of its new...

RNZB's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – April/May 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is thrilled to announce the selection...

RNZB Principal Mayu Tanigaito. Photo by Paul Ross Jones.

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New Zealand Dance News – February/March 2023

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! This year, Garry Trinder is celebrating 25 years of directing the New Zealand...

Ana Gallardo Lobaina and Harrison James in Loughlan Prior's 'The Firebird'. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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Loughlan Prior: This is how the story moves

You will doubtless have heard something like this before: “Stories told through dance connect with people and connect people together; and I...

Patricia Barker in the studio. Photo by Stephen A'Court, courtesy of RNZB.

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RNZB Artistic Director Patricia Barker retires after 43 years in ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has anounced the retirement of Artistic Director Patricia Barker. In her five-and-a-half years at the helm...

The Australian Ballet in John Cranko's 'Onegin'. Photo by Branco Gaica.

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Australian Dance Reviews

Book review: ‘Cranko: The man and his choreography’ by Ashley Killar

Book: Cranko: The man and his choreographyAuthor: Ashley Killar, Troubador Publishing, December 2022 Ashley Killar’s book, Cranko: The man and his choreography,...

RNZB Artist Damen Axtens at Adam Art Gallery. Photo by Paul Ross Jones.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet celebrates 70 years with 2023 season

The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has announced its 70th anniversary season. 2023 heralds the RNZB’s eighth decade as the national ballet company...

The New Zealand Dance Company. Photo by John McDermott.

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New Zealand Dance News – Oct/Nov 2022

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...

Evelina Goduniova. Photo by Svelana Postoenko.

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WIN TICKETS to Sydney International Ballet Gala – World Stars of Ballet

Attention ballet lovers – we’re giving away a family pass to the spectacular Sydney International Ballet Gala – World Stars of Ballet at West...

Slava Tutukin. Photo by Leszek Januschewski.

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Sydney International Ballet Gala: Behind the scenes with Artistic Director Slava Tutukin

The spectacular Sydney International Ballet Gala – World Stars of Ballet will debut at West HQ’s Sydney Coliseum Theatre on Saturday 16...

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Sydney International Ballet Gala to debut at Sydney Coliseum Theatre

Sydney’s first international ballet gala, the spectacular Sydney International Ballet Gala – World Stars of Ballet, will debut at West HQ’s Sydney...

NZSD 3rd Yr Contemporary Dance Student Seth Ward. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand News – April/May 2022

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Celebrated ballet dancer, teacher and choreographer Russell Kerr has died in Christchurch at the age...