The New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 09 promises to be a sleek, polished and exciting performance of classical ballet and contemporary dance.

The New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 09 promises to be a sleek, polished and exciting performance of classical ballet and contemporary dance.

Full of energy and fizz, the production features dynamic contemporary works including X300 by Frances Rings (Bangarra Dance Company), Love by Shona McCullagh plus fresh new works by New Zealand choreographers Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete (Okareka Dance Company) and Cathy Livermore (Atamira Dance Collective).

Virtuosic gems from the classical ballet repertoire include the charming Pas de Quatre and the vivacious Paquita pas de trois.

In a major coup, the New Zealand School of Dance is also presenting Paul Taylor’s lyrical and uplifting work, Airs. Paul Taylor is frequently called the “world’s greatest living choreographer” and Airs is a cornerstone of twentieth century dance. It is performed to George Frideric Handel’s exquisite music.

The Graduation Season is adored by audiences and critics alike and heralded for its strong selection of works and brilliant performances by some of the finest young dancers in New Zealand.

VENUE: 
Te Whaea Theatre
11 Hutchison Road
Newtown
Wellington

DATES: 

Evening shows: 7.30pm, 18 – 28 November

Matinee: 2.00pm, Sunday 22 November

No show Monday 23 November

TICKETS:                             

$10 children under 12 years old

$15 for students and seniors

$20 for adults

Tickets available from www.nzschoolofdance.co.nz or at the venue.