Dance Articles

NZ Fringe Festival is an open-access multi-genre festival, loosely performing arts based and hosted in a plethora of venues around Wellington. The 2024 programme lists 27 arts genres, about 50 venues (including online) spread over 4 weeks from mid-February to mid-March. The open-access philosophy means that any artist or performer can register... Keep Reading

Since it first opened on 6 October 1889, the Moulin Rouge has been a highlight of Parisian nightlife. 133 years later, the show Féerie still amazes the audience with its 1000 costumes all made to measure with feathers, rhinestones and sequins, and of course the very famous French Cancan. Every evening, Olivia James Baird from New Zealand,... Keep Reading

Russell Kerr, luminary of ballet as dancer, teacher, choreographer and producer, influenced generations of New Zealanders. Kerr’s hallmark talent was to absorb music and place character, narrative, human interest, emotion, poetry and comedy into the heart of ballet in the theatre.   Keep Reading

Kristie Mortimer for Stuff.co.nz 05:00, Dec 16 2021 I’m often asked why I teach dance in prisons. Ultimately, it comes down to my love of dance and passion for making it accessible to everyone. It’s why I took on the role of Dance Educator for the Royal New Zealand Ballet: I get to share my love with all sorts of people throughout... Keep Reading

Award-winning community dance artist Nicholas Rowe journeys through seven cities to explore how very diverse dancers respond to their urban landscapes. Filmed in Laos, Fiji, Lebanon, Italy, Palestine, Finland and Australia, this dance film weaves performances from marginalized community groups, to question how creating dances together can... Keep Reading

The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) presents the premiere season of Matariki for Tamariki – their first full length work specifically created to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Keep Reading

Hofesh Shechter is one of the biggest names in the world of dance, and the Israeli-born choreographer, dancer and composer is bringing his new work 'Grand Finale' to the Auckland Arts Festival. We caught up with the dance sensation to discuss his new work, his inspirations and the challenges he still faces in the industry. Keep Reading

Malia Johnston has been a stalwart in the New Zealand dance and arts scene for the past 20 years, her work has been seen by thousands of adoring fans nationally and internationally. We had a quick chat with Malia about Movement of the Human - the name of her company and her latest interactive performance venture at the Auckland Fringe Festival.  Keep Reading

Almost a decade ago choreographer and creator Alexa Wilson left Aotearoa to pursue her artistic career in Berlin. This year she has returned home to launch the first ever Experimental Dance Week Aotearoa (4-9 February 2019). In this article we chat with Alexa about the festival and what makes her tick. Keep Reading

Claire O'Neil is the Artistic Director and founder of Auckland based performance collective, Fidget Collective. In this interview she talks about their new work Extra Ordinary Folk and the processes of creating. Keep Reading

Dunedin Fringe (DFF) is the southernmost festival of it's kind but it still attracts thousands of people every year, performers and audiences alike. We asked DFF director Gareth McMillan what makes a great Fringe experience and why it's important.  Keep Reading

Bridging Styles is a platform for selected dance artists to engage in critical, cultural and social topics which apply to dance in Aotearoa and across the globe. Keep Reading

Dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Loughlan Prior is a force of creative nature. A born and bred Aussie, Prior made the move across the ditch and has since carved out his own little place in the New Zealand dance scene developing his own choreographic practice. Keep Reading

Sarah Foster-Sproull is a force of nature in the New Zealand dance scene. As an independent artist she has built strong ongoing relationships with dance practitioners in New Zealand and around the globe. We had the chance to talk to Sarah about her latest work,ORCHIDS, her CNZ fellowship and why it's important to collaborate. Keep Reading

The Royal New Zealand Ballet are about to launch their nationwide tour of Romeo and Juliet. The work premieres in Wellington on August 16 and on August 31 the company will trial its first audio described school matinee in Auckland. This is a first for the ballet and all part of a strategy towards accessibility. Keep Reading