"It is with great pleasure that I introduce our 2008 Education programme. The Royal New Zealand Ballet has always taken great pride in being able to share what we love doing. With such a rich repertoire of work presented by the company, workshops, tours, forums and master classes have been designed especially for you to gain a greater understanding of what happens behind the scenes at your national ballet company. Enjoy."
Stacey White
Education Manager
The Royal New Zealand Ballet Education Programme includes:
Day in The Life
A Day in the Life of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Get an insider’s view into a ballet dancer’s daily life. See the dancers working with their teacher in class and with their choreographer in rehearsal. This fun-filled family event features a sneak preview of the company’s latest production.
Stewart Island – 13 April, 12noon
Bay of Islands – 20 April, 12noon
Wellington - 12 October, 12noon
Warming Up, Curtain Up!
Watch the artists of the Royal New Zealand Ballet as they prepare for performance. Get an inside view of the company and our current production.
Romeo & Juliet – 6.15pm
Christchurch – 15 August
Don Quixote – 5.15pm
Palmerston North – 26 November
Hamilton – 11 December
To register please download and complete this form - files/Warming Up Curtain up 2008(1).doc
Theatre Tours
Learn more about your favourite dancers and your local theatre with a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Auckland
4 December
Wellington
21 August
7 November
To register please download and complete this form - files/Theatre Tour 2008(1).doc
Q & A
An informal post-performance chat for dance lovers and the curious first-timer, the perfect time for the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
These talks take place after matinee performances on selected dates.
Romeo & Juliet
Approximate time of commencement for these events is 5.15pm
Auckland – 26 July
Christchurch – 16 August
Wellington 23 August
Don Quixote
Approximate time of commencement for these events is 4.45pm
Wellington – 8 November
Christchurch – 22 November
Napier - 30 November
Auckland – 6 December
Masterclass
Passionate classical ballet students can learn from the artists of the Royal New Zealand Ballet during an open class. To register for these events please contact Stacey White for information specific to your centre or follow the download and contact information below.
Romeo & Juliet
Christchurch – 16 August
Don Quixote
Wellington - 18 October
Dunedin – 16 November
Napier – 30 November
Auckland 6, 7 December
Hamilton – 13 December
Masterclass registration forms
Auckland Junior - Download - files/AKL JUNIOR Masterclass DON Q.doc
Auckland Intermediate and Advanced - Contact Ehlin Young bon@clear.net.nz
Wellington - Download - files/WLG ADV INT MASTERCLASS DONQ.doc
Napier - Contact Lee Patrice lee.tony@xtra.co.nz
Hamilton - Contact stacey@nzballet.org.nz
Dunedin - Download - files/DUN MASTERCLASS DON Q.doc
Ballet for Boys
Boys aged 10 and over can meet the male dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and then participate in an open class for boys.
Don Quixote
Wellington – 25 October – 9.15am
Christchurch – 22 November – 10.30am
To register please download and complete this form - files/Ballet for Boys 2008.doc
Repertoire from the Classics
Learn the company’s repertoire, taught by the dancers and members of the RNZB artistic team.
Romeo & Juliet
Wellington – 24 August –10.45am –12noon
Don Quixote
Wellington – 1 November – 10.45am – 12noon
Auckland – 7 December – 1115am – 12.30pm
To register please download and complete this form - files/Repertoire for girls 2008.doc
Forum
A relaxed discussion with a panel of the company’s artistic and production
staff focusing on the current production. An opportunity to explore all aspects of the work with artistic staff and dancers. Learn how a ballet is put together, from design to realisation in all facets of the production. Where possible, these discussions will feature guest choreographers, artists and/or designers.
Wellington
28 June- 11.30am
18 October- 11.30am
Dunedin Art Gallery
14 November – 5.30pm
This event is open to all members of the public but does require registration. To register please download and complete this form - files/Forum 2008.doc
Mentor Programme
Be mentored by your favourite RNZB dancer. Spend time with them during each season.
Designed for dance lovers, students and inquisitive first-timers, our education programmes offer something for everyone.
For more information or to register for events contact our Education Manager, Stacey White on 04 381 9001 for our Royal New Zealand Ballet Education Programme brochure.