Spiralling through space
Maths meets dance in the premiere of a new contemporary work by New Zealand choreographer Victoria Columbus. She talks to Rebecca Fox about the Fibonacci sequence.
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Dance collaboration a celebration of cross-culture diversity
Dance collaboration a celebration of cross-culture diversity
Penny Neilson reviews Hemispheres, a collaboration between dancers from different countries and backgrounds.
Contrast makes dance dynamic
Contrast makes dance dynamic
They may come from different countries and different backgrounds, but those involved in Hemispheres share a passion for dance. Rebecca Fox talks to the dancers.
Stepping out
Stepping out
Dancers from Footnote New Zealand Dance and Guangdong Modern Dance Company (from left) Christy Poinsettia Ma, Su Zihao and Emma Cosgrave stretch out on the St Paul's Cathedral steps yesterday,...
The need to move
The need to move
People should move much more and not ‘‘outsource’’ their movement, says 2018 Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance Matthew Onarheim-Smith. He tells Rebecca Fox about the necessity for people...
Research station setting for dance
Research station setting for dance
Clear skies and scientific research at Lauder have merged with the arts for the filming of a dance work this summer.
Gearing up for dance concert
Gearing up for dance concert
Four Dunedin women are putting in the extra miles for their end-of-year concert.
'Carmen' stands out in triple bill
'Carmen' stands out in triple bill
Penny Neilson reviews The Imperial Russian Ballet Company's performance at the Regent Theatre on November 24.
Modern dance great Douglas Wright dies
Modern dance great Douglas Wright dies
Douglas Wright, a dancer and choreographer recognised as one of the major influencers of modern dance in NZ has died. He was 62.
Pair making up for lost time
Pair making up for lost time
Shaun James Kelly and Marie Varlet never had the experience of dancing in The Nutcracker as children, but they are making up for it now. Rebecca Fox talks to the pair about the traditional...
Performance of a lifetime
Performance of a lifetime
Val Caniparoli might think he is a ‘‘glutton for punishment’’ in creating his fourth Nutcracker ballet, but New Zealand audiences are glad he has. Rebecca Fox talks to the American...
Dance troupe ages with grace and suppleness
Dance troupe ages with grace and suppleness
A Christchurch dance company is proving advancing years shall not stop the movement.
Steps in dark play tricks on perception
Steps in dark play tricks on perception
Dancer Leah Carrell has developed tactics to get through Dark Matter without incident.
Rebound pushes beyond constraints of convention
Rebound pushes beyond constraints of convention
In their debut appearance at Arts Festival Dunedin, Christchurch's Rebound Dance Company present the triple bill - choreographed by the company's three co-founders - Born Out Of Curiosity, writes reviewer Penny Neilson.
Dancing for joy after winning US place
Dancing for joy after winning US place
James Burchell has an extra spring in his step this week after being awarded a ballet scholarship to study at Vitacca Vocational School of Dance in Houston, Texas.
Dancer has big shoes to fill
Dancer has big shoes to fill
When Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Loughlan Prior steps out on to the stage in Oamaru, it will be the first time he has danced in one of his own works.
Age no barrier for dancers
Age no barrier for dancers
Showing that age is no barrier to creative contemporary dance, Rebound Dance Company is making its debut at the Dunedin Arts Festival.
Dancer adds a touch of glamour
Dancer adds a touch of glamour
From Dunedin dance student to showgirl, Jessica Hart is passionate about the creative, beautiful art form. She tells Rebecca Fox about her road to heels and feathers.
Rising through ballet ranks
Rising through ballet ranks
Francia Russell came half-way around the world to help out a former student and dancer. The American former ballet dancer and stager tells Rebecca Fox about rising through the ranks in ballet.
Icy inspiration
Icy inspiration
Christchurch-born choreographer Corey Baker’s visit to the Antarctic has made climate change a reality for him. He tells Rebecca Fox how the experience influenced his latest work, The Last Dance.