The Royal New Zealand Ballet is an internationally recognised professional ballet company presenting classical and contemporary repertoire across New Zealand and internationally, with education programs and classes for all ages.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a ballet company based in Wellington that presents performances across New Zealand and internationally. Founded in 1953, it was granted the right to use the title “Royal” by Queen Elizabeth II in 1984, becoming one of four Royal ballet companies in the Commonwealth. The company performs a repertoire ranging from 19th-century classics to 21st-century contemporary works, including commissioned pieces by New Zealand choreographers and stories. Ty King-Wall serves as Artistic Director and Tobias Perkins as Executive Director.
The company offers education programmes for schools, including a free digital resource for primary students in years 1–8 with ballet performances and dance tutorials. Open classes for young dancers aged 8–18 are taught by artistic staff in various centres according to the touring schedule. Adult ballet classes are held weekly in the company’s studios at the St James Theatre for participants aged 16 and over. The Ballet Zoo programme provides dance workshops for children aged 3–10, introducing basic ballet positions and movements.
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The Royal New Zealand Ballet is a professional ballet company presenting an eclectic repertoire of outstanding dance for national and international audiences. Founded in 1953 and granted Royal status by Queen Elizabeth II in 1984, it is one of only four Royal ballet companies in the Commonwealth. The company presents choreographic styles ranging from 19th century classics to 21st century contemporary works, including commissioned works by New Zealand choreographers and stories. Under the artistic direction of Ty King-Wall and executive direction of Tobias Perkins, the company comprises dancers from diverse backgrounds who perform across the country and internationally. The organisation exists to enrich New Zealand communities and express identity through ballet, building a style unique to Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The organisation is based in Wellington at the St James Theatre, with touring performances offered in multiple centres across New Zealand and internationally.
The organisation offers professional ballet performances and touring productions, open classes for young dancers taught by artistic staff, adult ballet classes in Wellington, online open classes, dance workshops for children called The Ballet Zoo, and a free Primary Digital Resource for schools with ballet performances and step-by-step dance tutorials.
Professional dancers can audition for company positions, young dancers aged 8-18 can attend open classes, adults aged 16 and over can attend ballet classes in Wellington, children aged 3-10 can participate in Ballet Zoo workshops, primary school students in years 1-8 can access educational resources, and audiences can attend performances.
The organisation caters for children aged 3-10 through Ballet Zoo workshops, young dancers aged 8-18 through open classes at Junior, Intermediate and Advanced levels, adults aged 16 and over including complete beginners and those with previous ballet training, and primary students in years 1-8 through educational resources.
The organisation offers audition opportunities for professional dancers. Prospective dancers can be considered for future opportunities by emailing auditions@rnzb.org.nz with a current resume, headshot, dance photos, and video links showing classical variation, contemporary work, and partnering work.
The organisation presents performances including 19th and 20th century classics, 21st century contemporary works, commissioned works, and productions by New Zealand choreographers. The repertoire includes both classical ballets and contemporary pieces performed across New Zealand and internationally.
Education enquiries can be sent to education@rnzb.org.nz, audition enquiries to auditions@rnzb.org.nz, and Friends enquiries to friends@rnzb.org.nz.