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  • Lucy Balfour delivers consistently dynamic and spirited performances. Classically trained, Lucy graduated from the International Ballet Academy in Christchurch in 2002 and joined Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2003.

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Backstage Video

Backstage Video gives you more of life inside New Zealand’s national ballet company. Watch out for clips profiling our dancers and focusing on areas of the RNZB that aren’t usually in the spotlight. More

Latest products

Fashion and ballet have combined in a beautiful relationship between Dunedin-based fashion accessories designer Tamsin Cooper and the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB).

Latest news

Mentor Programme 2012 Applications Open

We are now taking applications for this year’s Mentor Programme! If you are 13 years or older and a passionate dance student apply now for the opportunity to be ... Read more

The Great RNZB Shoe Sale

On Saturday 28 January from 9.00am – 12.00pm The Great RNZB Shoe Sale will take place at our home in The St James Theatre, Wellington.  A range of pointe shoes and ... Read more

The Meridian Season of The Sleeping Beauty 2011 Programmes

Did you miss out on a programme at one of our performances of The Merdian Season of The Sleeping Beauty?  Read more

Ballet Secrets

Welcome to ‘Ballet Secrets’ our new online magazine giving our young ballet fans a glimpse behind the velvet curtain into the world of Royal New Zealand Ballet. Read more

The Secret Lives of Dancers wins TV Award

The behind the scenes television programme The Secret Lives of Dancers won the Best Observational Reality Series at the recent Aotearoa Film and Television Awards.  Produced ... Read more

2011 UK National Dance Awards

Following critical acclaim on tour earlier this year, Royal New Zealand Ballet has been nominated for an award in the Outstanding Company category of the UK’s  ... Read more

Tamsin Cooper

To celebrate The Meridian Season of The Sleeping Beauty, esteemed Dunedin based fashion accessory designer Tamsin Cooper, has designed another beautiful range for RNZB. Read more