Reunited friends still share love of ballet
A couple of Wanaka women have been walking down memory lane of late.
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Twirls and smiles aplenty
Twirls and smiles aplenty
There were twirls and spills, smiles and tears as the Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society began its ballet event at Coronation Hall in Mosgiel yesterday.
Dancing with the stars
Dancing with the stars
A new film work by Dunedin dancer, choreographer and film-maker Daniel Belton will debut in a massive outdoor projection as part of Christchurch’s upcoming Matariki celebrations.
Celeb out of Dancing with the Stars after catching Covid
Celeb out of Dancing with the Stars after catching Covid
Dancing with the Stars 2022 has been hit by the spectre of Covid as the cast enters semi-final week resulting in one celebrity leaving the show and an eliminated contestant returning in their place.
Back home, time to dance
Back home, time to dance
Coming to the deep South as winter approaches means acclaimed dancer and choreographer Michael Parmenter is having to do stretches and warm-ups, just to prepare for his usual stretches and warm-ups.
Tap contest burgeoning
Tap contest burgeoning
A Dunedin youth tap dancing competition has proven so popular the organisers had to have more trophies made to accommodate the growth.
Filming dance on fringe of St Clair
Filming dance on fringe of St Clair
Gasp! Dance Collective is not one to shy away from new challenges such as creating a dance film in a pandemic.
Beloved ballet teacher bowing out
Beloved ballet teacher bowing out after 61 years
It has been her life and passion but now is the time to walk away.
Roaring start to Chinese Year of the Tiger
Roaring start to Chinese Year of the Tiger
Celebrations for the Chinese new year have begun in Dunedin, with a dance in the Octagon yesterday.
Dance journey continues
Dance journey continues
An abrupt end to her Caroline Plummer community dance fellowship last year due to Covid-19 has Lucy Marinkovich already planning her return to Dunedin this year, she tells Rebecca Fox.
Let the shows begin ...
Let the shows begin ...
As we head into 2022, Dunedin’s art calendar is filling up despite the ever-present threat of Covid-19 restrictions. Rebecca Fox takes a look at some of the music, theatre, arts and festival happenings ahead (Covid-permitting).
Big plans made for 2022
Big plans made for 2022
Dunedin’s fringe and arts festivals are planning full programmes this year and while they are not announcing full line-ups just yet, they have released a few teasers.
Graceful moves by young talent
Graceful moves by young talent
Grace and poise with a touch of rhythm took centre stage in Alexandra at the weekend.
Shows canned in South due to restrictions
Shows canned in South due to restrictions
Touring shows are cancelling their trips South because of Covid-19 restrictions.
‘Firebird’ gives role wings
‘Firebird’ gives role wings
A new star is born in the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s latest new contemporary production The Firebird, choreographed by Laughlan Prior.
Rocking With The Stars much bigger than before
Rocking With The Stars much bigger than before
Stepping out of their comfort zone and soon to be stepping in time, this year’s Rocking With The Stars contestants have been announced.
Dancers flock to Dunedin competition
Dancers flock to Dunedin competition
Dancers from across the country have been given their moment to shine in Dunedin.
Review: Treat as impeccable Tanigaito reprises title role in ‘Giselle’
Review: Treat as impeccable Tanigaito reprises title role in ‘Giselle’
A last-minute cast change in Giselle gave us a wonderful treat with Mayu Tanigaito reprising her role as the titular character, last seen by New Zealand audiences in 2016.
Dancer comes full circle
Dancer comes full circle
It has taken about 13 years for dancer Sara Garbowski to get the opportunity to dance a major role in Giselle, a ballet she first danced in as a 17-year-old apprentice. She talks to Rebecca Fox...
Dancers keep spring in step
Dancers keep spring in step
It takes a lot to make a Highland lass call it quits.