Choreography
Culture Regular - M'lia Johnston
Nights culture regular Malia Johnston is joined by choreographer Kayla Paige. Malia is directing the upcoming World of WearableArt (WOW) Show, and Kayla is returning to choreograph the show for a… Audio
Choreographer Crystal Pite on creating dance inspired by real-life events
In 2015 an estimated 1.3 million refugees poured into Europe, many of them from war-torn Syria. It inspired Crystal Pite to tell their story in her own way - by creating a contemporary ballet for them… Audio
Choreographer Jo Lloyd is inspired by what people say
Award-winning Melbourne dancer and choreographer Jo Lloyd is creating a new work for the New Zealand Dance Company's 10th anniversary, incorporating insults and phrases she's gathered over many years… Audio, Gallery
Choreographer Merenia Gray pays tribute to her extraordinary mother
Auckland choregrapher and dancer Merenia Gray's latest work pays tribute to her extraordinary late mother, Tiahuia. Tiahuia Gray was adopted at birth into the Kingitanga, as a whāngai to Princess Te… Audio, Gallery
Lucy Marinkovich - dancing with Parkinson's
Dancer and choreographer Lucy Marinkovich is helping people living with Parkinson's disease to dance, in what she hopes will become a pilot programme. Lucy has two Dunedin/Otepoti-based residencies… Audio, Gallery
South Auckland choreographer Villa Junior Lemanu
Choreographer Villa Junior Lemanu's family has lived in the same house in South Auckland for some 25 years. His fears that his family will be forced to leave their home and their community are what… Audio
South Auckland choreographer Villa Junior Lemanu
Choreographer Villa Junior Lemanu's family has lived in the same house in South Auckland for some 25 years. His fears that his family will be forced to leave their home and their community are what… Audio
Young Kiwi lives her teen dream dancing for Lady Gaga
When Emma-Kate Putnam saw Lady Gaga performing at Auckland's Vector Arena in 2010, she had an epiphany. From that point on she knew she wanted to be on stage with the mega star. And recently she was… Video, Audio
Director and choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan
Irish director and choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan (aka Micháel MacAodhagáin-O'Dobhailen) was last seen at the festival in 2018 with a production of Swan Lake. He returns with the Teac Da sa… Video, Audio
Dancer and Choreographer, Sofia McIntyre
It's a big step for a dancer who's always worked with choreographers, to decide to choreograph a work for themselves. Audio
Ugandan Dancer Antonio Bukhar
Hip-hop, Dancehall, Afro-fusion and Ugandan dance - they're all in the repertoire of visiting Ugandan dance artist Antonio Bukhar and he's offering to share his moves with young Auckland dancers. The… Audio, Gallery
Learning lessons through comedy
Dancer and Choreographer Jandel J a.k.a. Justin Haiu is bringing The Perfect Gift to the New Zealand Comedy Festival - a rare example of a show aimed at children in the festival programme. Audio
Tallulah Holly-Massey - dancing after the Apocalypse!
She had calligraphy written all over her body for filmmaker-turned-artist Vincent Ward. She's posed for life-drawing classes here and overseas. And now Tallulah Holly-Massey is creating a… Audio
Lick My Past
Dancers Kelly Nash and Nancy Wijohn have worked for some of our best choreographers but now they've taken the leap and made their own show. Lick My Past opens this week at the Kia Mau Festival in… Audio, Gallery
New dance work explores urban and rural Māori childhood
Choreographer Mapihi Kelland says WHARE is a very personal project for her - as someone who grew up in rural NZ she struggled initially to adapt to life in cities. Audio, Gallery
The Mixtape: Parris Goebel
Polyswagg dance phenomenon and now singer Parris Goebel (aka Parri$) shares the music that motivates her and speaks about creativity, strength and passion. Audio
Everything Anyone Ever Wanted
Choreographer Natalie Maria Clark unwraps the pitfalls of growing up in the digital age in a new dance theatre show at Q Theatre. Sonia Sly has more... Audio
Justin Bieber makes Kiwi moves thanks to NZ choreographer
Not someone you often hear on Morning Report -- that's Justin Bieber and the final track on his latest album 'Purpose'. Audio
Neil Ieremia: Black Grace
Now in its 20th year, Black Grace Dance Company are presenting 'Siva' and '20 for 20' over the next couple of months. Artistic director and choreographer talks about these works, and looks back on the… Audio
Francesco Ventriglia: RNZB 2016 Season
The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced the 2016 season; the first to be fully programmed by Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia. Audio