Dance
Parmenter returns with large scale dance opera
Acclaimed New Zealand choreographer Michael Parmenter is bringing the myth of Greek hero Orpheus alive with the New Zealand Dance Company. OrphEus explores the relationship between music and movement… Audio
Goose Bumps
Ahead of Michael Keegan-Dolan's work Swan Lake/Loch na h-eala at this years NZ Festival, Nights' dance doyen Chris Jannides takes a look at the ballet Swan Lake - its history and its many… Audio
The Shells We Wear
Salvador Dali is the inspiration behind the new dance-theatre work, Lobsters, opening at Wellington's Circa Theatre this week. Director Miranda Manasiadis and musician and composer Lucien Johnson are… Audio
A step in a different direction
Choreographer Sarah Foster-Sproull is just a few months into the 2017 Creative New Zealand Choreographic fellowship which allows her to delve deeper into dance practices. One area she’s exploring is… Audio
Fashion’s inclusive new mood
Fashion is often a signal of a change in the air, reflecting societal norms and values. On RNZ podcast My Heels Are Killing Me Sonia Sly meets designer Jason Lingard who says being gay and growing up… Audio
Foreign sounds and fiddle dancing
Recently Java Dance Company violinist Tristan Carter has been travelling around the world, visiting among others places India, Georgia, and Iran. Audio
Wrapping up the Tempo
Justin Gregory reviews Auckland’s Tempo Dance Festival shows Limbs@40, Java Dance's The Wine Project, Orchids, and "a world with your wound in it". Audio
Cat Ruka and a fiery dance collective called Coven
For 14 years the Tempo Dance Festival in Auckland has reflected the New Zealand dance scene, bringing together emerging and mid-career dancers in every conceivable dance genre. Choreographer and… Audio
NZDC’s Provocative and poetic performance
The New Zealand Dance Company is touring The Absurdity of Humanity to the regions. Described as “provocative and poetic” by NZDC’s artistic director Shona McCullagh, it will challenge the audience’s… Audio
Nights Culture - Dance
This week's cultural ambassador, is Chris Jannides, Toi Whakaari movement tutor and founding dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Limbs Dance Company and Chris has brought in another guest -… Audio
Nights' Culture - Latin American Music
The music of Latin America from Mona Lynn Courteau. Audio
Review: Black Grace – As Night Falls
Jennifer Shennan reviews Neil Ieremia’s As Night Falls by Black Grace. The dance company is on a seven date tour across the country following a very successful Auckland season. The artistic director… Audio
Kiss the Sky
The New Zealand Dance Company's Kiss the Sky will showcase works by three exceptional international choreographers from Aotearoa, Korea and Australia on the theme of the seasons, the southern sky and… Video, Audio
Samoan dance workshop raises questions on traditions
A call from the South Auckland community for more workshops on learning traditional Samoan dances, especially when nowadays the practices of Samoan dance is not considered 'traditional'. Audio
Maori and French flavours head to Edinburgh
The whimsical story of a lonely, reclusive pianist who finds friendship with the moon and a life-sized puppet is the crux of La Vie Dans Une Marionette. The innovative theatre work has been created by… Audio
Nights' Culture - Dance
Body movements, usually to music - with Chris Jannides, Toi Whakaari movement tutor and founding dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Limbs Dance Company... will be talking Limb's 40th… Audio
Moving to the Pacific Groove
Original dance works celebrating Maori and Pacific culture are on show in the capital this week as part of the Kia Mau and Pacific Dance festivals. Choreographer and Artistic Director Tupe Lualua… Audio
Pacific Dance Festival
The Pacific Dance Festival is now in its second year bringing workshops, conferences and community events - and showcasing some of New Zealand's most exciting contemporary Pacific dance… Audio
Celebrating Pacific women through dance in NZ
Works from four female choreographers from the Pacific will open the second Pacific Dance Festival in Auckland with a show called Wahine Toa. Audio
Tilting the Axis
Axis, Anatomy of Space is Art Laureate Daniel Belton's new film work, which explores the depths of space through a sensory experience. It's on display as part of the Matariki Festival, making its… Audio
