Dance Articles

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

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

For almost 20 years Prabha Ravi has been teaching classical Indian dance in New Zealand and has recently been awarded a Queen's Service Medal for her contributions to the ethnic and dance communities. We chatted with Ravi about her dance journey and her fierce commitment to the arts. Keep Reading

Taki Rua Productions are taking on their most ambitious project yet, touring the epic production 'Tiki Taane Mahuta'. This is one of New Zealand's largest nationally devised shows. We sat down with the rehearsal directors, Lucy Marinkovich and Emmanuel Reynaud. Keep Reading

Following their sold out Wild Rhythm tour in 2016, Disney's The Next Step - Live on Stage are coming back with a whole new dance spectacular for their Kiwi fans. We got the chance to speak with lead choreographers, Jordan Clark and Trevor Tordjman, about what makes them tick. Keep Reading

The Wet Hot Beauties are New Zealand's very own water ballet company. Their show, of 85 performers, Sea Change premieres at Auckland's Fringe Festival 21-26 February. We chatted with founders Judy Dale and Pip Hall about how the water troupe was born and what it takes to become a Wet Hot Beauty. Keep Reading

Swedish born theatre-maker Jakop Ahlbom brings his nightmare creation, Horror, to the 2017 Auckland Art Festival. A nail-biting homage to the horror genre, audiences should expect the unexpected... and some blood. Keep Reading

Tawata Productions presents The Beautiful Ones a performance which blurs the lines between text, movement, visuals and music. Writer and director Hone Kouka talks about the show and it's development since 2014. Keep Reading

For the first time ever the Nederlands Dans Theater will be performing in New Zealand with an explosive programme of contemporary dance. We caught up with some of the dancers to find out a bit more about their work. Keep Reading

At 22 Eliza Sanders is a bright up-and-comer in the dance world. The New Zealand School of Dance graduate talks to DANZ about her latest works. Keep Reading

For 20 years Black Grace have been delivering infectious performances to New Zealand and the world. In celebration of their milestone, the company are heading to 20 towns around the country and performing a collation of their most iconic works. Keep Reading

Anton Carter is the new CEO of DANZ, Leah Maclean sat down with him on his first day to see what he can bring to the table. Keep Reading