The Royal New Zealand Ballet continues to deliver beauty and grace across the stage for 2020. This season represents a new era in dance – the full repertoire is choreographed by women.

Showcasing inspirational and internationally renowned female choreographers, Venus Rising (August 28/29) will be headlined by contemporary dance legend Twyla Tharp. This programme of four ballets includes the New Zealand premiere of Waterbaby Bagatelles, which showcases 27 dancers leaping and spinning across the stage in an ever-changing ocean of light.

The last gem of the season is quintessential classic The Sleeping Beauty (November 19 – 21). The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra will accompany the dancers, performing Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous orchestral score. One for ballet lovers young or old.

Unfortunately, Royal New Zealand Ballet has had to cancel performance of Venus Rising.
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