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.
After the International sell-out 2022 tour of A Celtic Christmas, A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation returns due to popular demand, with their performance that is ‘Celtic―for this decade’.
Featuring the Irish tunes that we all know and love, the show’s live, energetic blend of well-known tunes, jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, world-class dancing, melodic folk music mash-ups and craic galore, transports you through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history, complimented by stunning production and lighting. Starring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Gaelforce Dance, alongside a treasure trove of Irish Dancing Champions, A Taste of Ireland delivers the very best talent in the nation.
Experience one of the most prominent Irish Dance shows in the world today. A Taste of Ireland combines toe-tapping rhythms with heart-warming emotion to create a contemporary Irish dance showcase that will leave you shouting for more.
With tours lined up around the globe, don’t miss your chance to see A Taste of Ireland in 2023. It’s truly ‘Celtic―for this decade’.
SPOTLIGHT is a dance extravaganza featuring the best of local talent. Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Lyrical are all featured in this show that has something for everyone.
Many of the dancers are travelling to New York and LA in July and are excited to showcase their performances to local audiences as they prepare for this trip of a lifetime.
Don’t miss out. Get your tickets now!
The Impossible Has Already Happened brings together two nation's stories of water amid a growing global climate crisis.
Choreographers Claire O'Neil (NZ) and Jennifer Mascall (Canada) take on the human relationship to water and its power to sustain, nourish, disrupt and dazzle our planet. It draws parallels to our flowing lives, to stagnated situations, and presence of being. With a sense of urgency, this work highlights our precious natural resource and all it can achieve.
Footnote New Zealand Dance and Mascall Dance (Canada) are bringing this international co-production to New Zealand shores in March/April 2023 and Canada in November 2023.
To begin the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 70th birthday year, Tutus on Tour 2023 looks affectionately back at the RNZB’s early days, with performances in some of Aotearoa’s smaller cities and towns and loveliest historic theatres.
Patricia Barker has carefully curated a collection of works which encapsulate the history of ballet, and her desire to share treasures from the RNZB’s recent past, alongside works new and old that the dancers can’t wait to perform.
Le Papillon and After the Rain – made almost two centuries apart – both show the intimate magic of a couple dancing together, creating a miniature world in the spotlight onstage. ‘Nobody Takes Me Seriously’ from 2001’s landmark FrENZy is a toe-tapping solo to Tim Finn’s Kiwi classic and the chance for one of the company’s men to cut loose, with style.
The programme is completed with two works each for eight dancers: the New Zealand premiere of Brian Enos’ elegantly neo-classical Cold Winter’s Waiting (2013) and Greg Horsman’s classical showpiece Holberg Suite, created for Tutus on Tour in 2009 and now given a welcome revival.
Let us entertain you with fabulous dancers performing a variety of dance numbers - Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Lyrical and guest performances from Tasman Tappers.
You will be enchanted by the studio's mini dancers and dazzled by the talent and ability of the senior company dancers. This is a show for the whole family with energetic Jazz routines, emotive Lyrical pieces and wonderful Tap numbers.
There is certainly something for everyone and we are excited to again put on a professional dance production for Nelson audiences. Book your tickets now and be entertained!
Join Ballet Nelson to witness the rags to royalty journey of Cinderella as she dances and transforms with the help of her Fairy Godmother, alongside her mouse friends and seasonal fairies.
Cinderella’s fashionable and sometimes comedic stepsisters and her evil stepmother, who is repulsed by Cinderella’s natural charm and beauty will go to any lengths to win over the prince.
Meanwhile the prince will dance his way on a quest to find true love.
Guest dancers are:
Get ready for a night of dazzling costumes, love, laughter and ballet.
A rollicking piece of entertainment with great Dance!
A double bill by the South Island’s professional dance company – Primarily Dance.
1. Afternoon With Percy has terrific dancing to well-known Percy Grainger piano melodies (e.g. Country Gardens).
First performed in the US with dancers from Ballet Idaho.
2. After the interval comes Melodrama, a brand-new contemporary ballet which shows the making of a black & white silent film. The heroine, hero, and dastardly villain all playing their usual roles, with encouragement to the audience to cheer the hero, boo the villain and wipe a tear away as the singer emotes through her song.
Underlying the film plot are the 'real-life' attractions between the actors and the Director and film crew!
Our cast include favourites Tabitha Dombroski, Callum Phipps and Bjorn Aslund, with newcomers Zoe White, Andrew Rushby, and Nelson dancer Jordana Arnold. Featuring pianist Louis Lucas-Perry and singer Rosemary Galton.
