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New Artistic Director Welcomed To The RNZB

Thursday, 1 September 2011, 1:45 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

THERE were no pointe shoes in sight as the dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet greeted their new Artistic Director to his first day on the job. As one of the world’s most acclaimed dancers, Ethan Stiefel has witnessed many different forms of dance, ... More >>

RNZB wins reviewers' hearts in the UK

Monday, 1 August 2011, 3:57 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

THE Royal New Zealand Ballet‘s recent tour of the UK and Europe has received unprecedented critical acclaim. More >>

RNZB to make the journey to the UK

Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 12:30 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

ROYAL New Zealand Ballet are packing their bags as they prepare to perform for audiences in the UK and France next month. More >>

A living legend is given a lasting legacy

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 1:15 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

Russell Kerr, the 81 year old living legend of New Zealand dance, returns to the Royal New Zealand Ballet to produce Petrouchka for the company’s triple bill season, Stravinsky Selection . Described by ballet veteran Sir Jon Trimmer as “New Zealand’s ... More >>

Royal NZ Ballet's winter collection the height of fashion

Wednesday, 27 April 2011, 3:47 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

Ballet has taken a big leap in popularity thanks to the success of Hollywood blockbuster Black Swan and local TV3 series The Secret Lives of Dancers . It now looks to cement its fashionable following with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Stravinsky Selection ... More >>

Brazilian dancer wins scholarship and job with the RNZB

Friday, 21 January 2011, 10:19 am | Royal NZ Ballet

NEW Zealand's top ballet scholarship has been awarded to 21-year-old Helio Lima, securing him a place with the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) for 2011. The Brazilian-born dancer was awarded the prestigious Todd Corporation Scholarship during the New Zealand ... More >>

The Nutcracker

Monday, 20 September 2010, 3:05 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

The fact the Royal New Zealand Ballet's The Nutcracker is set in a hospital couldn't be more ironic for dancer Adriana Harper who steps into the lead role after a year-long hiatus due to injury. More >>

Learning the art of seduction

Thursday, 6 May 2010, 5:09 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

LEADING a double life is something Pieter Symonds is getting used to. By day she’s practicing to be the world’s most famous man-eater but by night she leaves her manipulating ways at the door as she returns home to her fiancé. More >>

Experience of a lifetime up for grabs

Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 12:31 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

HANDMADE tutus and the ballet experience of a lifetime are up for grabs in a fundraising auction for the Royal New Zealand Ballet next month. More >>

Royal NZ Ballet's Meridian Season Of Carmen

Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 3:00 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Meridian Season of Carmen is guaranteed to heat up the winter months. More >>

Take a journey with the Royal New Zealand Ballet

Monday, 11 January 2010, 3:24 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

From being a backup dancer for violinist Andre Rieu to creating his own ballets – the last two years have been a huge journey for Andrew Simmons. The Christchurch dancer and choreographer returns to New Zealand this month to create a new work for ... More >>

Artistic Director steps down from Royal NZ Ballet

Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 10:38 am | Royal NZ Ballet

Royal New Zealand Ballet artistic director Gary Harris has announced he will leave the company at the end of 2010. “I’ve loved my time with the RNZB but it is time for a change,” says Harris, who joined the RNZB in 2001. Originally from the UK, ... More >>

Romance, Revenge, and Men in Kilts

Thursday, 18 June 2009, 11:15 am | Royal NZ Ballet

Romantic love and revenge take centre stage during the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Meridian Season of La Sylphide. Stunning sets from The Australian Ballet recreate the moody Scottish highlands for this gorgeous traditional ballet from master Danish ... More >>

Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Fantasy Year

Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 11:21 am | Royal NZ Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2009 will be filled with flying, fairies and fantastical imagination. More >>

Top Dance Scholarship “an amazing feeling”

Monday, 1 December 2008, 3:26 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

New Zealand’s top dance scholarship has been awarded to 20-year-old Kyle Wood, securing him a place in the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) for 2009. More >>

Sharon’s Spanish Sway Enthrals Don Quixote Fans

Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 2:54 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

The newest star of the Royal New Zealand Ballet is raising eyebrows with her sexy Spanish sashay but is far from being a demanding diva. More >>

Royal NZ Ballet Secures Major Sponsor

Wednesday, 29 October 2008, 10:37 am | Royal NZ Ballet

The glitzy opening night of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Don Quixote season will be cause for extra celebration this week, as principal sponsor Meridian announces it will renew its sponsorship for a further three years. More >>

Don Quixote ready for Spanish summer tour

Monday, 20 October 2008, 2:40 pm | Royal NZ Ballet

Love, laughter, dreams and adventure under the Barcelona sun are brought to life in a riot of bright colours in the Meridian Season of Don Quixote, opening this month. More >>

Royal New Zealand Ballet honours Sir Jon Trimmer

Thursday, 25 September 2008, 9:23 am | Royal NZ Ballet

Sir Jon Trimmer has been performing with the Royal New Zealand Ballet for a remarkable 50 years and to celebrate the RNZB and Governor General Hon Anand Satyanand will host a tribute afternoon tea for Sir Jon at Government House on Sunday September ... More >>

Royal New Zealand Ballet honours Sir Jon Trimmer

Tuesday, 16 September 2008, 10:27 am | Royal NZ Ballet

Sir Jon Trimmer has been performing with the Royal New Zealand Ballet for a remarkable 50 years and to celebrate the RNZB and Governor General Hon Anand Satyanand will host a tribute afternoon tea for Sir Jon at Government House on September 28. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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