2014 NZSD Graduation Season opens
Presented at the end of each year, the New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season is currently being presented in Wellington through November 29. Students from the School’s full-time programme perform the work of iconic choreographers from the worlds of classical ballet and contemporary dance. This year, George Balanchine’s masterpiece Concerto Barocco is set beside work by NZ dance theatre artist Douglas Wright. Plus, students present works by acclaimed choreographer Nils Christe and Dutch dancemaker Wessel Oostrum.
Sydney Dance Company makes its long-awaited return to Auckland, New Zealand, this week with its award-winning and internationally-acclaimed production 2 One Another. The company presents four shows only on November 13–15 at ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland Live.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced the appointment of 36-year-old Italian Francesco Ventriglia as the company’s new Artistic Director. Francesco Ventriglia was appointed after an extensive international recruitment process and he will begin his appointment as the company's 11th Artistic Director in November, joining the company during The Vodafone Season of A Christmas Carol.