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Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Thursday, July 24, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Jul
25
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Friday, July 25, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Jul
26
1:30 PM13:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 13:30 14:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Jul
26
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Jul
31
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Thursday, July 31, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Kiri Te kanaka Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
1
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Friday, August 1, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Kiri Te kanaka Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
2
1:30 PM13:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 13:30 14:30
  • Kiri Te kanaka Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
2
1:30 PM13:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 13:30 14:30
  • Kiri Te kanaka Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
2
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Kiri Te kanaka Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
8
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Friday, August 8, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Isac theatte royal (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
9
1:30 PM13:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 13:30 14:30
  • Isac theatte royal (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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Aug
9
7:30 PM19:30

New Work RNZB - Chrysalis

  • Saturday, August 9, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Isac theatte royal (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Home, Land and Sea

Choreographer Shaun James Kelly will create a new work titled Chrysalis, inspired by his metamorphosis from young dancer in Scotland to Soloist  and Choreographer in Residence in New Zealand, mirroring his own evolution on the dancers and guiding them through the challenges of his movements to realise their full potential.

Music by Philip Glass brings Shaun’s journey to life, with his odyssey across worlds and continents shaped by his signature choreographic style – elegant, deceptively effortless and always musical.

CHOREOGRAPHY - CHRYSALIS

Shaun James Kelly

MUSIC - CHRYSALIS

Philip Glass

COSTUME DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Rory William Docherty

SET DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Jon Buswell

LIGHTING DESIGN - CHRYSALIS

Dan Wilson

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The RNZB with Scottish Ballet
Mar
15
7:30 PM19:30

The RNZB with Scottish Ballet

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

‘A  revival of Shaun James Kelly’s Prismatic, originally commissioned to mark the RNZB’s 70th birthday in 2023 and inspired by Russell Kerr and Poul Gnatt’s landmark Prismatic Variations (1960). Shaun, who in 2024 celebrated a decade of performing and choreographing with the RNZB, was born in Scotland and is proud to share his work alongside his compatriots for the first time.’

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The RNZB with Scottish Ballet
Mar
15
1:30 PM13:30

The RNZB with Scottish Ballet

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 13:30 15:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

‘A  revival of Shaun James Kelly’s Prismatic, originally commissioned to mark the RNZB’s 70th birthday in 2023 and inspired by Russell Kerr and Poul Gnatt’s landmark Prismatic Variations (1960). Shaun, who in 2024 celebrated a decade of performing and choreographing with the RNZB, was born in Scotland and is proud to share his work alongside his compatriots for the first time.’

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The RNZB with Scottish Ballet
Mar
14
7:30 PM19:30

The RNZB with Scottish Ballet

  • Friday, March 14, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • St James theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

‘A  revival of Shaun James Kelly’s Prismatic, originally commissioned to mark the RNZB’s 70th birthday in 2023 and inspired by Russell Kerr and Poul Gnatt’s landmark Prismatic Variations (1960). Shaun, who in 2024 celebrated a decade of performing and choreographing with the RNZB, was born in Scotland and is proud to share his work alongside his compatriots for the first time.’

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Oct
12
7:30 PM19:30

Tempo Dance Festival - ‘Two’ Auckland 2024

  • Saturday, October 12, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Q Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This captivating evening of dance, presented by the Royal New Zealand Ballet and BalletCollective Aotearoa, offers a stunning exploration of the human condition through five distinctive acts. 


Shaun James Kelly's Two presents a poignant exploration of relationships set to the moving strains of Max Richter's "Mercy." Inspired by the fleeting moments when two birds cross paths, this piece reflects the transient yet impactful nature of human connections, whether in love, friendship, or the simple joy of shared existence.

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Oct
11
7:30 PM19:30

Tempo Dance Festival - ‘Two’ Auckland 2024

  • Friday, October 11, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 19:30 20:30
  • Q Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This captivating evening of dance, presented by the Royal New Zealand Ballet and BalletCollective Aotearoa, offers a stunning exploration of the human condition through five distinctive acts. 


Shaun James Kelly's Two presents a poignant exploration of relationships set to the moving strains of Max Richter's "Mercy." Inspired by the fleeting moments when two birds cross paths, this piece reflects the transient yet impactful nature of human connections, whether in love, friendship, or the simple joy of shared existence.

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Oct
6
9:30 AM09:30

Silver Swans Workshop - Royal Academy of Dance Christchurch 2024

  • Sunday, October 6, 2024
  • 9:30 AM 4:00 PM 09:30 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

In celebration of International Day of the Older Person, we are delighted to present our Silver Swans Workshop Days, featuring exclusive ballet workshops in Auckland and Christchurch. These special events will be led by our Guest Tutor Shaun James Kelly from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, offering a unique opportunity for older adults to experience the joy and artistry of ballet. Join us for a day of graceful movement, creative expression, and community connection as we honor the vibrancy and vitality of our senior dancers.

Details of workshops

Auckland – Sunday 29 September 2024

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Venue: Auckland Academy of Dance, Level 1 44A Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland

Christchurch – Sunday 6 October 2024

Due to unforeseen demand from experienced Silver Swans dancers and so that we can accommodate as many of you as possible, we have decided to reconfigure the classes slightly for our Silver Swans Day in Christchurch:

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Sep
29
9:30 AM09:30

Silver Swans Workshop - Royal Academy of Dance Auckland 2024

  • Sunday, September 29, 2024
  • 9:30 AM 4:00 PM 09:30 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

In celebration of International Day of the Older Person, we are delighted to present our Silver Swans Workshop Days, featuring exclusive ballet workshops in Auckland and Christchurch. These special events will be led by our Guest Tutor Shaun James Kelly from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, offering a unique opportunity for older adults to experience the joy and artistry of ballet. Join us for a day of graceful movement, creative expression, and community connection as we honor the vibrancy and vitality of our senior dancers.

Details of workshops

Auckland – Sunday 29 September 2024

Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Venue: Auckland Academy of Dance, Level 1 44A Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland

Christchurch – Sunday 6 October 2024

Due to unforeseen demand from experienced Silver Swans dancers and so that we can accommodate as many of you as possible, we have decided to reconfigure the classes slightly for our Silver Swans Day in Christchurch:

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Apr
20
6:00 PM18:00

Royal Academy of Dance New Zealand Members Day

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 18:00 19:00
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We have organised a special treat for our Members for RAD Members Day. Shaun James Kelly will be joining NZ National Director Bronwyn Williams in a zoom conversation with our members on Sunday 21st April 2024 at 10am. Shaun will talk about his role as Choreographer in Residence and Soloist for the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB). He will also provide some useful tips and advice for any of our members, who are budding choreographers.

Shaun has worked with leading and top-tier creatives during his career, which has taken him through Scotland, England, Denmark and for the last 10 years the RNZB. Winner of the 2016 Harry Haythorne Choreographic Award for his work Blanc, Shaun has created several pieces for the RNZB including The Ground Beneath Our Feet, Aura for Tutus on Tour, and Alba for the RNZB's all digital programme. Most notably and recently, he created Prismatic, inspired by Russell Kerr's landmark ballet.

His performance career has been spectacular with a couple of the highlights being his performance of Puck in Midsummer Night's Dream, for which he was described as "dazzling irrepressible' and 'stunning '; and his critically acclaimed performance as Hansel in Loughlan Prior's Hansel and Gretel.

He has also worked with students from the NZSD, the RNZB mentor programme and the RAD Summer School.

To Register for this free event please email office@rad.org.nz, you must be a current RAD member to attend. If you wish to join in but are not currently an RAD member you can join up today, we have options to suit everyone https://nz.royalacademyofdance.org/membership/

There's also lots of activities happening online from London in the evening that you can join. https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/event/rad-members-day-2024/

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Mar
16
7:00 PM19:00

Fashion Fantasy Ball - AUCKLAND ART GALLERY

  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the fantastical world of couturier Guo Pei with a fabulous evening of art, fashion, dance, music and culinary delights. Be dazzled by exclusive performances from the Royal New Zealand Ballet and electric violinist Hannah Fang, then dance the night away. Dress to impress our fashion judges and be in to win amazing prizes. 

Tickets include exclusive after-hours entry to Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy 郭培：时装之幻梦 a bespoke welcome drink, curated canapés and plenty of entertainment.

RNZB Artist Shae Berney performing in “Two”, choreographed by Shaun James Kelly.

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Feb
23
to Mar 16

Tutus on Tour 2024

  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024 7:30 PM 19:30 Sat, Mar 16, 2024 7:30 PM 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

“The ever-popular Tutus on Tour returns to regional theatres throughout Aotearoa to mark the end of summer and the start of a brand new year of ballet-going.

Dance lovers of all ages can look forward to a programme which celebrates classical favourites and virtuoso ballet technique as well as offering a timely tribute to one of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s founding fathers. As a prelude to 2024’s major revival, Tutus on Tour will feature excerpts from Russell Kerr’s beautiful production of Swan Lake,  in the dazzling designs created by Kristian Fredrikson in 1996. Performances will include the ‘Black Swan’ pas de deux, the famous ‘Cygnets’ quartet, the graceful Pas de Trois from Act I and the grand Hungarian and Neopolitan dances, always a highlight of Act III.

Complementing the classical splendour of Swan Lake is Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s Prismatic, inspired by Russell Kerr’s landmark Prismatic Variations, set to the music of Johannes Brahms. Commissioned to mark the RNZB’s 70th birthday in 2023, Prismatic will include all the hallmarks of Kelly’s confident choreographic style, grounded in traditional ballet technique and inspired by the rhythmic and melodics arc of the soaring score. Devilishly quick changes of direction, explosive leaps and intricate partnering will make this new piece a breathless delight.

Rounding out the programme is Clay by Alice Topp, the mesmerising, emotionally charged pas de deux which opens her acclaimed Logos, first seen in Aotearoa in 2023.

This performance is approximately 90 minutes long, including one interval.

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Jan
14
to Jan 19

Royal Academy of Dance New Zealand Summer Course 2024

  • Sun, Jan 14, 2024 3:00 PM 15:00 Fri, Jan 19, 2024 9:00 PM 21:00
  • New Zealand school of dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Creative Choreographic Workshops

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Oct
13
2:30 AM02:30

Platinum - Royal New Zealand Ballet 70th Anniversary Gala

  • Friday, October 13, 2023
  • 2:30 AM 5:00 AM 02:30 05:00
  • St James Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Platinum

Shaun has been commissioned by RNZB to create the finale piece Prismatic in celebration of its 70th anniversary, performed at RNZB’s Platinum Gala on 13 October 2023 and set to the music of Johannes Brahms.

To mark our 70th birthday, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to present Platinum, a celebratory evening of ballet, on Friday 13 October, including excerpts from favourite works spanning 70 years.

For one night only at the St James Theatre, see the full company onstage in highlights from Flower Festival at Genzano, Swan Lake, Giselle Act II, The Nutcracker, The Sleeping Beauty, Romeo & Juliet, Don Quixote and La Sylphide, plus RNZB favourites FrENZy, Stand To Reason and a new work by Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly inspired by Russell Kerr’s landmark ballet, Prismatic Variations.

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Sep
15
to Sep 17

DanceArt 2023

  • Fri, Sep 15, 2023 4:00 PM 16:00 Sun, Sep 17, 2023 5:00 AM 05:00
  • Whirinaki Whare Taonga (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DANCEART 2023 - Ballet Competition

Shaun is honoured to now sit as judge for the Dance Art 2023 ballet competition in September 2023 alongside fellow RNZB Principal dancer Sara Garbowski.

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Nov
12
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Civic Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Wednesday, November 9, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Regent Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

Book Here

Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Nov
5
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, November 5, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Isaac Theatre Royal (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

Book Here

Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Tuesday, November 1, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • TSB Showplace (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
29
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, October 29, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Bruce Mason Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
29
1:30 PM13:30

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, October 29, 2022
  • 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 13:30 15:30
  • Bruce Mason Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
28
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Friday, October 28, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Bruce Mason Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
26
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Wednesday, October 26, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Due Drop Events Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
21
to Oct 22

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Fri, Oct 21, 2022 7:00 PM 19:00 Sat, Oct 22, 2022 8:59 PM 20:59
  • Baycourt Community & Arts Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Thursday, October 20, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Baycourt Community & Arts Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
15
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, October 15, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Municipal Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
12
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Wednesday, October 12, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • Regent on broadway (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, October 8, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
  • The Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
8
1:30 PM13:30

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Saturday, October 8, 2022
  • 1:30 PM 3:30 PM 13:30 15:30
  • The Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Oct
7
to Nov 12

Tutu’s on Tour - Royal New Zealand Ballet

  • Fri, Oct 7, 2022 7:00 PM 19:00 Sat, Nov 12, 2022 9:00 PM 21:00
  • The Opera House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tutus on Tour

Artistic Director Patricia Barker has curated a gala programme which showcases the dancers of your national ballet company at their best, from beloved classical favourites to recent works that have claimed a rightful place on the international stage.

Opening this generous programme of dance is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet (2019), an exuberant ballet, tailor-made for the RNZB, that rides the scintillating rhythms of its music like a rollercoaster.

Performances

Wellington

Opera House

7pm 7th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 8th October 2022

Palmerston North

Regent on Broadway

7pm 12th October 2022

Napier

Municipal Theatre

7pm 15th October 2022

Tauranga

Baycourt Theatre

7pm 20th October 2022

7pm 21st October 2022

Manukau

Due Drop Events Centre

7pm 26th October 2022

Takapuna

Bruce Mason Centre

7pm 28th October 2022

1:30pm & 7pm 29th October 2022

New Plymouth

TSB Showplace

7pm 1st November 2022

Christchurch

Isaac Theatre Royal

7pm 5th November 2022

Dunedin

Regent Theatre

7pm 9th November 2022

Invercargill

Civic Theatre

7pm 12th November 2022

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Photo credit: Stephen A'Court

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Nov
27
7:30 PM19:30

Graduation Season 2021 – Wellington

  • Saturday, November 27, 2021
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • New Zealand School of Dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New Zealand School of Dance

This year’s programme is a proudly Kiwi showcase including seven newly-commissioned and two existing works , choreographed or restaged by acclaimed NZ-based artists. A thrilling season celebrating the talent and accomplished artistry of the New Zealand School of Dance contemporary dance and classical ballet students awaits.

Please familiarise yourself with our Level 2 Performance Protocol, Events Policy & Privacy Policy.

Performances

19 Nov – 19.30
20 Nov – 19.30
21 Nov – 14.00

23 Nov – 19.30
24 Nov – 19.30
25 Nov – 19.30
26 Nov – 19.30
27 Nov - 19.30

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Nov
26
7:30 PM19:30

Graduation Season 2021 – Wellington

  • Friday, November 26, 2021
  • 7:30 PM 9:30 PM 19:30 21:30
  • New Zealand School of Dance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

New Zealand School of Dance

This year’s programme is a proudly Kiwi showcase including seven newly-commissioned and two existing works , choreographed or restaged by acclaimed NZ-based artists. A thrilling season celebrating the talent and accomplished artistry of the New Zealand School of Dance contemporary dance and classical ballet students awaits.

Please familiarise yourself with our Level 2 Performance Protocol, Events Policy & Privacy Policy.

Performances

19 Nov – 19.30
20 Nov – 19.30
21 Nov – 14.00

23 Nov – 19.30
24 Nov – 19.30
25 Nov – 19.30
26 Nov – 19.30
27 Nov - 19.30

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