New Zealand Ballet

Described as “two stellar forces in world ballet “ Ethan Stiefel and Johan Kobborg’s brand new production of the TelstraClear Season of Giselle for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, which had its world premiere in Wellington on 7 November,  has received rave reviews from local and international critics.

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to announce that following an extensive search process, respected ballet conductor Nigel Gaynor has been appointed to the position of Music Director for the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s ravishing interpretation of the much loved fairytale wowed audiences and critics alike.  The TOWER Season of Cinderella opened in Wellington on 2 August and at every performance there was an audible gasp from the audience as Cinderella arrived at the ball in a tutu decorated with 90,000 Swarovski crystals that glittered under the lights.

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Today ANZ NZ announced the appointment of Tessa Price to the role of CEO for UDC Finance.

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Invercargill — Little fans of the Angelina Ballerina stories are invited to attend a special story time at the Invercargill Library on Tuesday, May 1 at 3.30pm.

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Ethan Stiefel's first programme as artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet has opened to critical acclaim and busy box offices, with reviewers and audience members raving about NYC - Three Short Ballets from the Big Apple.

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Angelina Ballerina, the star of some twenty popular children’s books and an animated TV series, will soon be appearing in towns throughout the country in Royal New Zealand Ballet’s much anticipated Meridian Season of Angelina Ballerina’s Big Audition.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) is in an awards spotlight both nationally and internationally – with a win at Saturday night’s Film & Television Awards, and a company nomination for a top international award in the 2011 UK National Dance Awards.

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet will present four mesmerising seasons of dance for New Zealand audiences next year – and there’s something for everyone.

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Wellington — THE Royal New Zealand Ballet's recent tour of the UK and Europe has received unprecedented critical acclaim.

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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.

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Stravinsky Selection triple bill includes a new New Zealand commission featuring designs by Karen Walker, on tour from 20 May.  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.

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Wellington — 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.

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THE Royal New Zealand Ballet are packing up their tutus and hitting the road.

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FORMER Royal New Zealand Ballet Artistic Director Matz Skoog will return to the helm of the company as acting Artistic Director for eight months next year.

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One of the world's most acclaimed dancers has been appointed Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

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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.

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2011 sees the Royal New Zealand Ballet presenting four new ballets, working with one of the biggest names in New Zealand fashion and taking on the world with an exciting international tour to Europe.

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Whanganui — Top New Zealand independent boarding school, Wanganui Collegiate, has launched a Ballet Academy and is holding auditions for its first intake in October.

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet is taking its acclaimed production of Romeo & Juliet to Australia next month.

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Action from the show, behind the scenes footage, interviews with the creative team and the glitz and glamour of opening night.

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Queenstown — The search is on to fill the last four places in the 30 member squad of the Remarkable Christmas Ballet Company.

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