Grandiose Cabaret has a 10 year history in Nelson, usually held over Queens Birthday weekend and featuring a cast of dazzling cabaret performers from around Aotearoa. Due the global Covid -19 Pandemic, we had to cancel the usual weekender.
However, we can now reveal this very special Royal Deluxe edition held at the gorgeous historic Theatre Royal Nelson.
Your funny bone will be tickled at this risque R18 cabaret featuring an all local cast.
Prepare to be dazzled and spellbound by award winning Burlesque Performers, Cabaret Singers, Magicians and more!
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to expand the company's much-loved regional touring programme in 2020, featuring works tailor-made for the RNZB by trail blazing choreographers at home in New Zealand and on the world stage.
A family programme for all ages, watch the dancers of the RNZB perform some of their favourites works.
Inspired by the goddess of the hunt and of the moon, Sarah Foster-Sproull's Artemis Rising was created in 2019 as a retirement gift for the much-loved former RNZB Principal Abigail Boyle. Remember, Mama is a tender look at the relationships between mothers and sons, from childhood to old age.
Berceuse by US choreographer Penny Saunders, a rapturous, deeply musical pas de deux to a lyrical lullaby by Benjamin Godard, was created in 2011 for the ground-breaking contemporary Hubbard Street Dance in Chicago.
Completing the line-up is a new classical work, Wayward, by young Canadian dancer and choreographer Kiara Flavin, who joined the RNZB in 2018.
Running time: 1 hr 20 min, including interval
THE DANCE XPERIENCE - This Is Who We Are, is brought to you by Fargher Academy of Dance.
The performance includes a variety of numbers from hi-energy jazz, emotive lyrical & contemporary pieces, beautiful classical ballet, funky hip hop and show stopping musical theater.
This show has it all, with something for everyone. The dancers are excited to showcase their talents again for Nelson audiences.
An amazing night of Chinese Theatre and Music with an array of performers including: Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team Christchurch
These performances have been cancelled.
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Empire Dance Company is proud to bring TRANS4M 2019.
A dance show like never before, showcasing local talent in a fun, vibrant, upbeat extravaganza! With all dance genres including ballet, hip hop and tap there will be something for everyone at this year’s show.
Showcasing our Pre Junior to Senior Students in all 3 shows, and a very special matinee performance including a Pre School and Mini Students
Book your seats today for the family event of the year and TRANS4M your holiday season with the Empire Dance Company 2018 TRANS4M recital.
Please note that only the matinee performance will showcase the Empire Dance Company Pre School and Mini Students.
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Footnote New Zealand Dance
From the creative brilliance of Arts Laureate Ross McCormack comes a darkly cinematic new work performed by renowned national dance company, Footnote New Zealand Dance.
The Clearing is a dance-theatre work inspired by the mysterious energy that exists within forests, hollows and hills, and the supernatural stories we tell ourselves about these spaces. Set against a compelling score by acclaimed sound designer Jason Wright, the occupants of The Clearing are caught, sheltered and threatened within an otherworldly terrain. Here, in this precarious environment, they wrestle with the elements and with each other.
Like a beautifully shot, indie thriller film, The Clearing overflows with vivid imagery and mesmerising performances.
“An absorbing piece of dance-theatre.” Dr Ian Lochhead, The Press
“Every dancer is beautifully controlled, totally committed, and clearly connected to the piece and to each other.” Kerri Fitzgerald, DANZ
“Footnote…can place this work on the world stage.” Kerri Fitzgerald, DANZ
Parental guidance recommended for children under 13 years. Please note, this show contains haze.
Vast Dance Festival celebrates the combined talents of high school students in the "Top of the South" region.
The annual performance showcases students from Waimea College, Nayland College, Garin College, Motueka High School, Marlborough College for Girls, Marlborough College for Boys, Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls.
The objectives of Vast Dance Festival are to:
- Provide opportunities for high school students to perform in a professional environment
- Celebrate the wide range of styles taught in our region
- Provide a platform for student choreographers to share their work
- Give students practical experience with lighting, front of house, design and stage management responsibilities
For more information visit http://www.vast.org.nz or Email [email protected]
Performed by critically acclaimed dancer and performer, Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto), Meremere merges spoken word, music, dance and multimedia design to tell its story.
'This autobiographical, multi-disciplinary and life-affirming survival story drew the cheering opening night audience to its feet.' - Dominion Post, June 23, 2018
'Meremere is a complex work of art where design, AV and lighting play as significant a role as story-telling, music and dance.' - NZ Herald, October 2016
This is Rodney's story - from a childhood spent in Te Kuititanga to an international career and living rough on the streets of San Francisco. Meremere explores the human response to the ebbs and flows of fortune, the transformative journey to inner strength and peace, and the immutable call of home.
Uplifting, surprising, intimate and incredibly engaging - this powerful performance features live music from the exceptional Eden Mulholland as well a mesmerising multimedia collaboration from Malia Johnston and Movement of the Human.
Wakatu Dance Theatre is delighted to present Let's Dance directed by Peta Spooner. This colourful fast paced performance showcases a wide variety of dance styles and music. Over 100 dancers ranging from pre-schoolers to senior students perform classical ballet, modern jazz, tap and contemporary dance styles in a superbly choreographed and brightly costumed extravaganza. We are also delighted to showcase our young choreographers in this year's showcase performance.
Sit back and enjoy the show!
