Impact Dance Experience Troupes and Duo/Trios night is a display of high energy dance featuring dancers from around the top of the south. All dance genres will be on display, from hip hop and jazz to contemporary.

Tutus on Tour will feature excerpts from former Artistic Director Russell Kerr’s beautiful production of Swan Lake, ahead of the company’s full-length Swan Lake season in May 2024. Featuring dazzling designs by Kristian Fredrikson, created in 1996, the performances will include the ‘Black Swan’ pas de deux (dance for two), the famous ‘Cygnets’ quartet (for four), the graceful Pas de Trois (for three) from Act I, and the grand Hungarian and Spanish dances – a special highlight of Act III.

Complementing the classical splendour of Swan Lake is RNZB Choreographer in Residence Shaun James Kelly’s Prismatic, inspired by RNZB founder Poul Gnatt and choreographer Russell Kerr’s landmark Prismatic Variations, set to the music of Johannes Brahms. Commissioned to mark the RNZB’s 70th birthday in 2023, Prismatic unites all the hallmarks of Kelly’s confident choreographic style – grounded in traditional ballet technique and inspired by the rhythmic and melodic arcs of the soaring score.

Closing the beautiful Tutus on Tour programme is Clay by Alice Topp, a mesmerising, emotionally charged pas de deux which opens her acclaimed Logos, first seen in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2023 in the RNZB’s popular 2023 season Lightscapes.

The must see show for December! F.A. Dance Centre is excited to perform their 2023 show Jigsaw for Nelson audiences. Jigsaw is about the different pieces of dance, with Classical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Musical Theatre pieces, as well as Tap from Tasman Tappers.

This show certainly has something for everyone with high energy Musical Theatre and Jazz numbers, through to emotive, technical Lyrical and Classical performances, as well as popular Hip Hop dances that have everyone dancing in their seats.

Performing is the highlight for the dancers, giving everyone the wonderful experience of dancing in the beautiful Theatre Royal. Beginners, adults and experienced competitive dancers are all given their chance to shine. Jigsaw is also showcasing talented dancers that recently enjoyed the trip of a lifetime dancing in NYC and LA this year.

Director Trudy Fargher, teachers and dancers can’t wait to share their passion and energy with you.

Follow Alice on her adventure down the rabbit hole based on Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This unusual story comes to life on stage with all the characters and creatures. The White Rabbit who is always late to the mystical Caterpillar and cheeky Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter and the tea party, elegant Flamingos and cute hedgehogs and of course we cannot forget the Queen of Hearts herself!

The ballet is danced along with the lovely score by Tchaikovsky taking you on an enchanting adventure.

Performed with a cast of local aspiring dancers from Ballet Nelson along with guest dancers. We are super excited to welcome back Oliver Carruthers (ex Footnote and currently Freelance dancer Nationally and Internationally), Leonora Voigtlander (ex RNZB) and James Burchell (NZSD graduate and currently Freelance dancer).

Produced and choreographed by Adriana Harper, (ex RNZB) who strives to provide outstanding performances for our local dancers to experience a full production on stage.

Get ready to have a night of reminiscing at this year's late 90s and early 2000s inspired dance show, Invictus. Showcasing a young cast of Nelson Tasman dancers, this hype concert of Pop and RnB throwbacks is not one to miss.

Legacy Dance Company’s Invictus features a spectacular song list of your favourite toe-tapping numbers from the world’s greatest Pop and RnB Artists, including Christina Aguilera, Cher, Britney, Carlos Santana, Ciara, Alicia Keys, Michael Jackson, Flo Rida, Pussy Cat Dolls and Justin Timberlake

Invictus is a 4-act show that will take you on a journey through the development of Pop and RnB, Choreography, Music and Costumes. Act 1 will transport you through the Birth of POP, the end of the disco sound and the inspiration it had on pop music; Act 2 sees us in the early 2000's Hip Hop era, where parachute pants and the attitude was displayed on the outside; Act 3 pays homage to the Ballads era; and Act 4 is modern pop music.

Legacy Dance Company cast are local Nelson and Tasman dancers that have dedicated time to explore, train and develop the craft as performers. Many dancers recently represented Nelson Tasman at National Level Dance competitions and events.

Our creative team, led by Okiwi Hawkins and Gemma Laing, and our cast are excited to be bringing this truly amazing show to Nelson this summer. There is something for everyone in this show for all ages.

Vast Dance Festival is a dance festival for high schools across Te Tau Ihu, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their choreographic and technical skills. The Festival fosters the dance community amongst high school students and celebrates a wide range of dance styles.

The 2023 Gala Concert is the final event in the three-week Nayland College Arts Festival, which includes an Art Exhibition at Greenmeadows, Vast Dance Festival, a Drama production, Solo Performing Arts Competition, and a Contemporary Music showcase.

Join our instrumental groups, choirs, dancers and actors for this wonderful celebration of the Arts, culminating in a fabulous finale showcasing New Zealand Music.

Join The Wakatū Dance Theatre as they dance through the 50s, 60s and 70s with music that will transport you back in time.

The stage will light up with a delightful variety of genres, showcasing studios from around the region. With a burst of energy, enthusiasm, and a pure love for performance, we are thrilled to bring you Dancing through the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Gillian Francis’ Nelson Academy of Dance presents three wonderful ballets: two classical pieces, Papillon and A Night in Vienna, followed by the ever popular Peter and the Wolf.

As in previous Nelson Academy of Dance seasons, you will be treated to a wonderful set and stunning costumes, making this a performance not to be missed.

An energetic and creative display of dance troupes and duo/trios from the top of the South.

From Hip Hop to Jazz or Musical Theatre there is something for everyone. Come and be wowed by the talent of these 6-18yr old dancers. Suitable for the whole family.

General Admission.

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