Royal New Zealand Ballet

2024 pre-sale ticket packages are on sale now 🎟️ Book now directly via the RNZB to attend two or more productions next year and save 20%! A subscription package is the best way to enjoy your national ballet company in 2024: book today! rnzb.org.nz/subscribe 📸 Ross Brown

Introducing your Royal New Zealand Ballet 2024 repertoire. A new year, a new chapter. 2024 is a celebration of everything we cherish about the RNZB. Read more: rnzb.org.nz/2024-season-an… 📸 Ross Brown, Stephen A’Court, ©ROH/Bill Cooper.

Coming soon: The RNZB’s 2024 season announcement! Stay tuned on 9 October as we reveal our 2024 repertoire. From Monday, we are offering a deal on tickets with our SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE packages. Save up to 20% on full price seats! rnzb.org.nz/subscribe 📸 Ross Brown

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is proud and excited to announce our new Artistic Director; Ty King-Wall! You can read our full announcement here: rnzb.org.nz/new-artistic-d… Nau mai, haere mai, Ty! 📸 Incoming Artistic Director Ty King-Wall. Photo by Erik Sawaya.

It's opening night of LIGHTSCAPES in Tāmaki Makaurau tonight! With only four shows left on this tour, get your last-minute tickets now ✨ BOOK NOW: rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes 📸 Artist Calum Gray and Principal Kate Kadow in Requiem for a Rose. Photo by Stephen A'Court

Our last stop on our LIGHTSCAPES tour is Auckland! Join us at the Aotea Centre from 10–12 August for your last chance to see Lightscapes live, celebrating 70 years of the RNZB 💥 Want to come along? Get your tickets for Auckland here: #dates" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rnzb.org.nz/shows/lightsca… 📸 Stephen A'Court

🧁Announcing Hansel & Gretel Child Extra Auditions🧁 We're looking for dance students from all over NZ who are minimum Grade 2 level, between 120-130cm tall, have good classical technique and are confident on stage.  Find out more: rnzb.org.nz/about/careers-… 📸 Stephen A’Court.

Today we acknowledge the retirement of Te Mātārae-i-Ōrehu Kapa Haka group. We had the privilege of collaborating with them as part of Ihi FrENZy & are grateful for the opportunity we had to work with such a renowned group. 📸Natasha Purcell & Te Pikikotuku Te Rangi by Ross Brown

PLATINUM – Celebrating 70 years of the RNZB 💎  Join us for one night only at the St James Theatre, with a special performance celebrating our 70th birthday! Limited tickets are available to the public, on sale from , 1 August! rnzb.org.nz/platinum   📸 Ross Brown

As the curtain is about to rise for our final performance of LIGHTSCAPES in Wellington tonight, we are looking forward to taking this powerful mixed bill to Christchurch next weekend, and Auckland the following week 💥 rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes Video by Dan Harris.

LIGHTSCAPES opening night reviews are in: “a brilliant neoclassical journey through dance” “Lightscapes showcases the immense talent and range of the company’s current cohort of artists.” – Lyne Pringle Book your tickets now: rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes 📸 Stephen A’Court

We’re lighting up the St James Theatre tonight for the opening of LIGHTSCAPES! 💥 From timeless ballet, to contemporary works, with a uniquely Aotearoa flair, LIGHTSCAPES is one not to be missed ✨ It’s not too late; BOOK NOW: rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes 📸 Stephen A’Court

The New Zealand School of Dance is the official school of the RNZB & we are proud to offer secondments for students to expand their learning!   We're excited to have four women from the NZSD joining the company on tour for Serenade 💙 rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes   📸 Stephen A’Court

We are proud to welcome RNZB alumna Alice Topp home to the St James for the New Zealand premiere of her beautiful Logos on Thursday night. Here’s her headshot and first company bio (from 2004) – We can’t wait to share Logos with audiences ✨ rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes

The NZ premiere of Requiem for a Rose is just around the corner; find out about this visually stunning piece, and hear from choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa about her work 🌹 LIGHTSCAPES coming to Wellington, Christchurch & Auckland. rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes  🎥 Dan Harris

“Te Ao Mārama is about exploring coming into the light, coming into consciousness, or being aware of something I wasn’t before.” With ten days until opening night of LIGHTSCAPES, meet the creative team bringing Te Ao Mārama to life. rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes  Video by Dan Harris

At Matariki, we remember with love and gratitude those members of the RNZB whānau who have left us over the past year. We especially remember former Principal Dancer Adrienne Matheson (1960 – 2022) and everyone who loved her.

We are loving the energy that Alice Topp is bringing into the studios, in preparation for her piece LOGOS! You won't want to miss this incredible performance, part of our LIGHTSCAPES programme, touring to Wellington Christchurch & Auckland. rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes 📸 Dan Harris

Discover the world of Serenade with stager Rebecca Metzger and company dancers sharing what makes Balanchine’s ballet a timeless classic. LIGHTSCAPES – Wellington, Christchurch & Auckland 27 July – 12 August Tickets: rnzb.org.nz/lightscapes

🌹 Watch Romeo & Juliet Online | Final Days ⚔️ Not to be missed, this iconic ballet will be leaping across screens until midnight 6 July NZST. 🎟️ Find out more, and book now: tikstream.com/rnzb/Event/rom…