Photo credit: RNZB Artist Saul Newport, photography by Ross Brown.
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Even though the RNZB’s return to the stage has been slightly delayed, the talented dancers continue to gracefully push forward and train for live performances later this year. The RNZB is looking forward to being back on tour and seeing Aotearoa later this year.
Please note, this video was filmed prior to Red Traffic Light settings. RNZB have since implemented new processes to make practicing together safer.
Upcoming Tours
The Ryman Healthcare Season of Cinderella
Polish your tiara and dust off your dancing shoes! Feisty, funny and fabulous, Cinderella is choreographed by master storyteller Loughlan Prior to a magical new score by Claire Cowan and with fashion-forward designs by Emma Kingsbury.
Photo credit: RNZB Soloist Katherine Skelton, photography by Ross Brown.
Tutus on Tour
Tutus on Tour brings a ray of summer sunshine to stages from Auckland’s North Shore to Invercargill. 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.
Photo credit: RNZB Principals Laurynas Vėjalis & Kate Kadow, Artist Georgia Baxter, photography by Ross Brown.
Venus Rising
Bursting forth from postponement earlier this year, Venus Rising soars to new heights with rescheduled tour dates in November & December. Experience three extraordinary works, by inspiring and internationally celebrated choreographers: Aurum by Alice Topp, The Autumn Ball by Aotearoa’s own Sarah Foster-Sproull, and Waterbaby Bagatelles by the legendary Twyla Tharp.
Photo Credit: RNZB Soloist Kirby Selchow, photography by Ross Brown.
Meet RNZB Dancer Lara Flannery
AA has partnered with the talented RNZB Artist Lara Flannery! She will take AA Members along for a spin on her experiences at the RNZB, providing exclusive dancer insights, stories, and messages throughout the year.
Lara trained at Wellington Dance Academy and at just 15 joined the full-time classical programme at the New Zealand School of Dance. In 2019, Lara joined the RNZB as an apprentice before becoming a Friedlander Foundation Scholar in 2020 and, as of 2021, a company member.
Read more about Lara here, and look forward to hearing more from her soon.
Photo credit: RNZB Artists Lara Flannery & Calum Gray in The Sleeping Beauty, 2020, photography by Stephen A’Court.
Behind-the-Scenes with RNZB
Whether it is rehearsing for big performances, crafting dazzling costumes, or creating magical stage sets, the RNZB is always busy! They want to share behind-the-scenes moments with AA Members, so you can learn more about the dancers and the team bringing world-class ballet to Aotearoa.
Meet the Dancers | Principal Mayu Tanigaito