New Zealand School of Dance Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Steps with passion: George Keene’s road to Royal Ballet School Summer Intensive

George Keene first encountered ballet by watching his sister perform. Attending her shows sparked a deep desire to follow in her footsteps...

Rehearsal for Riley Fitzgerald's ‘Everyb0dy’s G0t a B0mb’. Photo courtesy of Fitzgerald.

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Exploring the edge of chaos: Riley Fitzgerald’s leap with ‘Everyb0dy’s G0t a B0mb’

After years of interpreting the visions of others on stage, Riley Fitzgerald is taking a bold creative leap — from dancer to...

NZDC Artist Stella Clarkson and RNZB Principal Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – June/July 2025

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) has an exciting few months ahead,...

New Zealand Dance Company. Photo by John McDermott.

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New Zealand Dance News – April/May 2025

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) will present a double bill featuring Loughlan...

Footnote New Zealand Dance in 'MODERN GOD' by Jeremy Beck. Photo by Andrew Turner.

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Footnote New Zealand Dance’s Anita Hunziker: Emerging stronger on the other side

‘We honour our past, but it does not define our future.’ ~ Anita Hunziker on Footnote New Zealand Dance Footnote New Zealand...

NZSD 3rd Year Classical Ballet Student Hilary An-Roddie in '(S)EVEN,' with choreography by Jenna Lavin. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand Dance News – February/March 2025

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! At the start of 2025, the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is...

Sydney Dance Company's Sam Winkler. Photo by Jez Smith.

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Sydney Dance Company announces new dancers

Sydney Dance Company is delighted to introduce five remarkable dancers joining the ensemble: Mathilda Ballantyne, Mali Comlekci, Sonrisa Hubbard, Eka Perunicic and...

NZSD 2nd Yr Contemporary Dance Students Aylin Atalay and Anna Hosking. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand School of Dance and The New Zealand Dance Company announce exciting partnership

The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) and the The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) are thrilled to announce the signing of...

The Royal New Zealand Ballet's 'Tutus on Tour 2025.' Photo courtesy of RNZB.

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New Zealand Dance News – December 2024/January 2025

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s (RNZB) popular Tutus on Tour returns in February 2025, marking...

Footnote New Zealand Dance in Kota Yamazaki's 'Thin Paper, Autonomous Synapses, Noamds, Toyko(ing).' Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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New Zealand Dance News – October/November 2024

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! Footnote New Zealand Dance is proud to present the international premiere of Thin Paper,...

'Fog, Nerves, Future, Ocean, Hello (echoes)' by Kota Yamazaki. Photo by Kerrin Burns.

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New Zealand Dance News – August/September 2024

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! The Head of Dance at Saint Kentigern College, Geordan Wilcox, is taking up...

RNZB in Alice Topp's 'High Tide' for 'Solace'. Photo by Ross Brown.

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New Zealand Dance News – June/July 2024

Find out what’s happening in New Zealand dance news! New Zealand’s Fresh Movement Collective will bring its vibrant dance theatre work, MĀUI, to the Sydney...

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

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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...

New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season 2024 - Liminal - 3rd Yr Contemporary Dance Student Aylin Atalay. Photo by Stephen A'Court.

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The New Zealand School of Dance presents 2024 Choreographic Season, ‘Liminal’

The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) presents 2024 Choreographic Season, ‘Liminal’ This year’s Choreographic Season provides a platform for 3rd year contemporary...

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Natalie Weir: Passion, process and trust in more than 30 years of choreography

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...