Celebrate 60 Years of the Royal New Zealand Ballet
Celebrate 60 years of dance with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, celebrations will focus around the upcoming Vodafone Season of Swan Lake in Wellington.
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Giselle to Premiere in China
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s acclaimed production of Giselle has its international premiere in Suzhou tomorrow night before commencing a three week tour of China visiting Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin and Guangzhou.
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Great Reviews and Videos
Check out our reviews and backstage videos for Made to Move - live now!
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ON SALE NOW Made to Move Forum and Education Events
Tickets are now on sale for our Made to Move Forum in Wellington on 9 February and our Open Classes and Ballet for Boys
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Rehearsals commence for Made to Move
Rehearsals have commenced at the Royal New Zealand Ballet for Made to Move: Three World Premieres - one night.
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Giselle opens to rave reviews
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. Audience members have been moved to tears with many describing it as the best Giselle they’ve ever seen!
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Giselle leaps between stage and silver screen
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is thrilled to announce a new feature film Giselle in collaboration and supported by New Zealand Film Commission.
Filming of Giselle is already underway with the ballet production of the same name approaching opening night.
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RNZB celebrates 60 years with 2013’s stunning line-up
Award-winning international and local choreographers, an icon of New Zealand dance, a collaboration with Te Radar, a tour of heartland NZ, and a five city tour to China make up the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2013 programme: a year-long celebration of the RNZB’s 60th birthday.
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Former Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer wins $25,000 arts award
New Plymouth born Cameron McMillan, who began his career with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, was last night awarded one of three $25,000 New Generation Awards by the Arts Foundation of New Zealand.
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RNZB Announces Music Director
RNZB are 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 ‘pas de deux’ with TelstraClear begins
TelstraClear is the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s new national sponsor. The move underlines TelstraClear’s long-held belief in the importance of arts in the New Zealand community.
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Royal New Zealand Ballet Up Close at Westfield
Budding ballerinas this is your chance to meet two dancers from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, ask them questions, see a pointe shoe and a tutu up close, learn from a presentation with a Royal New Zealand Ballet dance facilitator and enjoy a demonstration performance
from The TOWER Season of Cinderella.
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Leaps & Sounds Booked Out
The tickets for both performances of the NZSO and RNZB collaboration Leaps & Sounds in Wellington on Saturday 16 June have been snapped up
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NZSO & RNZB Collaboration Showcases Nine New Works
Wellingtonians will be treated to two special FREE events on Saturday 16 June when the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet will perform together for the first time in six years
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NYC, Angelina Ballerina and a Night of Dance
Welcome to our March Enewsletter.
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NYC Opens to critical success
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. The triple bill is now touring throughout the country.
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The Secret Lives of Dancers
Think you know what happens when the curtain goes down? Think again. Season Two is now showing!
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Ballet Secrets
Welcome to ‘Ballet Secrets’ our new online magazine giving our young ballet fans a glimpse behind the velvet curtain into the world of Royal New Zealand Ballet.
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Cinderella gets sparkling reviews ahead of tour
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s ravishing interpretation of the much loved fairytale is wowing audiences and critics alike.
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China Tour Update
As you may have heard, the Royal New Zealand Ballet was unfortunately forced to cancel both scheduled performances of Giselle at the Tianjin Grand Theatre over the weekend. This was due to the very cold temperature in the theatre, which would have made it unsafe for the dancers to perform.
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