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Our
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2011 Events
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| February 19 |
7:30pm |
Fundraising Film night at Time Cinema
Seven brides for seven brothers |
| February 26 |
|
Dance Bonanza, Ballet class, Intermediate &
Senior masterclasses |
| February 24, 26 & 27 |
as advertised |
The TOWER season of Tutus on
Tour |
| March 19 |
|
Autumn Dance Classes (Girls & Boys) |
| May 7 |
TBA |
View RBZB dancers in class, Wellington
Branch AGM, Lunch then a Tour of the Wardrobe |
| May 14 |
TBA |
Ballet class, Intermediate Masterclass, Advances
Masterclass, Junior & Senior Dance Bonanza, Forum
|
| May 19 |
19:30 |
Stravinsky Selection Dress Rehearsal
|
| May 20, 21 & 22 |
as advertised |
Stravinsky Selection
Wellington Friends sales table, ground floor,
St. James Theatre |
| June 6 |
as advised |
Jnr & Snr Dance Bonanza, Ballet class, Intermediate
&Advanced Masterclasses, Behind the scenes Forum |
| June 24 |
19:30
|
Fundraising Film night at Time Cinema, Lyall Bay -
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"
|
July 2 & 3
|
9:30 |
National Friends AGM at RNZB
Contact National Administrator, Susie Clarke, if you
wish to attend on 381-9009 |
July 9 & 10
|
8:30 Sat
9:30 Sun |
Dance all Weekend -
Full weekend of classes - past dancers and faculty are
teaching |
| August 18 |
16:00 & 19:30 |
Why You Are You - my family story with Sir
Jon Trimmer. Kapiti Genealogy production at
Southwards, Paraparaumu. |
| CANCELLED |
|
Spring Classes -
Boys Classical & Character.
Intermediate Girls Classical & Pointe.
|
| September 16 |
19:30 |
Film Evening - "Hello Dolly"
Time Cinema, 191 Sutherland Street, Lyall Bay |
| October 25 to
Novembre 6 |
|
Wellington Branch exhibition opens in St James Gallery
entitled: The Seven Great Classics
|
| October 29 |
|
Dance Bonanza, RNZB Open Class (Junior, Intermediate,
Senior and Advanced). |
| October 27 |
7:30 |
The Sleeping Beauty Dress
rehearsal |
October 28, 29, 30
November 2, 3, 4, 5 |
|
The Meridian season
of
The Sleeping Beauty
Wellington Friends sales table ground floor,
St James Theatre |
| October 30 |
|
RNZB Open Day and Behind the Scenes
Forum (1:50pm on the mezzanine floor of the St. James
Theatre) |
2010 Events
| Legend |
Combined Adult & Young
friend |
Young Friends Event |
Adult Friends event |
Ballet Season |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| February 7 & 14 |
8:30 - 16:30 |
Art Exhibition and Sale by Sir Jon and
Lady Trimmer |
| February 20 |
7:30 |
Dance Bonanza, Junior, Intermediate & Senior
masterclasses |
| March 6 |
9:30 |
Garage Sale fundraiser at 56 Ira Street |
| March 25 to 27 |
as advertised |
The TOWER season of From here
To There
Wellington Friends sales table and InterAct,
ground floor, St. James Theatre |
| May 28 |
19:30 |
Oklahoma fund-raiser movie
(rescheduled) at Time Cinema 191 Sutherland Street,
Lyall Bay |
| June 4 |
19:30 |
The Meridian Season of Carmen
Dress Rehearsal |
| June 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
|
The Meridian Season
of Carmen
Wellington Friends sales table and InterAc,
ground floor, St. James Theatre |
| June 6 |
as advised |
Dance Bonanza and Junior, Intermediate, Senior Masterclasses |
| June 6 |
14:00
12:30
|
Behind the Scenes Forum
and viewing of Company class |
June 26
June 27 |
8:30
9:30 |
Dance all Weekend - Program
- Book
Full weekend of classes by RNZB and former RNZB staff
members. |
| July 24 |
14:00 |
Ghosts on Parade
Tread the boards at the St James Theatre, the
home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet and maybe meet
the resident ghost. Book |
July 31
August 1 |
9:30 |
National Friends AGM at RNZB offices
Contact National Administrator Susie Clarke
if you wish to attend 381-9009 |
| September 16 |
9:30 |
Spring Classes
Boys Classical & Character. Book
Girls Classical & Pointe. Book
|
| September 17 |
19:30 |
Film Eveming - High Society
Time Cinema, 191 Sutherland Street, Lyall Bay |
| October 16 |
see booking
form for details |
Dance Bonanza, Junior Intermediate Advanced and Senior
Masterclass & Y/F 7th Birthday. |
| October 28 |
7:30 |
The Nutcracker Dress rehearsal |
| October 30 |
10:30 |
Ballet for boys. Book |
October 29, 30, 31
November 3, 4, 5, 6 |
|
The Nutcracker
season
Wellington Friends sales table & InterAct,
ground floor, St James Theatre |
2009 Events
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| Thursday April 9 |
7:30 |
TOWER Tutus on Tour
- Presented by Wellington Friends |
| Friday 22 May |
7:30 |
Guys & Dolls film at
Times Cinema |
| Friday 17 July |
6 or 6:30 |
The Meridian Season of La Sylphide
forum |
| Saturday 18 July |
TBA |
Intermediate & Senior Masterclass,
Dance Bonanza |
| Wednesday 29 July |
7:30 |
The Meridian Season of La Sylphide
Dress rehearsal |
| Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August |
as advertised |
The Meridian Season
of La Sylphide
Wellington Friends sales table, ground floor,
St. James Theatre |
| Friday 31 July |
first Interval |
The Meridian Season of La Sylphide - Coffee
& Conversation - contact Mary at mary@cornwell.co.nz |
| Saturday 1 August |
4:30 |
The Meridian Season of La Sylphide - Q &
A after the matinee performance |
| Sunday 2 August |
Contact Pam |
Repertoire for Girls (12 and over)
Young Friends contact Pam at pam.reader@xtra.co.nz |
| Friday 11 September |
7:30 |
Times Cinema film night - Film TBA
|
| Sunday 11 October |
12:00 |
Day in the life
of a dancer - Te Papa |
| Saturday 17 October |
11:00 |
Peter Pan forum, Junior and Intermediate
Masterclass, Dance Bonanza |
| 29 October |
7:30 |
Peter Pan Dress rehearsal |
| 30 October to Saturday 7 November |
as advertised |
Peter Pan
season
Wellington Friends sales table, ground floor,
St James Theatre |
| Thursday 5 November |
6:00 |
St James Theatre tour - register at nzballet.org.nz/education |
| Friday 6 November |
first interval |
Peter Pan Coffee & Conversation - contact
Mary at mary@cornwell.co.nz |
| Saturday 7 November |
5:00 |
Peter Pan Q & A after the matinee performance
|
| Saturday 7 November |
Contact Pam |
Ballet for Boys (aged 10 and over)
Young Friends contact Pam at pam.reader@xtra.co.nz |
2008
Events
| Legend |
Combined
Adult & Young friend |
Young
Friends Event |
Adult
Friends event |
Ballet
Season |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
Sunday 27 January
(Wet day 10 February) |
13:00 |
B.B.Q. Beach and Bush at Days Bay - A chance for a get-together
to enjoy Friends' company and our beautiful natural surrounds.
For the young and young at heart. |
| Saturday 2 February |
11:30 |
Behind the Scenes Forum.
Join us for Morning Tea at 10:30 in the Green Room |
| Saturday 2 February |
10:15 - 11:15 |
Dance Bonanza |
| Saturday 2 February |
10:00 - 11:30 |
Advanced Masterclass |
| Saturday 9 February |
10:00 - 11:30 |
Intermediate Masterclass |
| Wednesday 19 March
Thursday 20 March
|
|
The TOWER season of
red |
| Thursday 20 March |
first interval |
Coffee and Conversation in the Denis Adam Suite |
| Friday 4 April |
19:30 |
Film and Supper at Times Cinema, Lyall Bay |
| Sunday 28 June |
TBA |
Junior & Senior Masterclass |
| Sunday 28 June |
10:15 - 11:15 |
Dance Bonanza & Young Friends 5th Birthday celebration |
| Sunday 28 June |
11:30 |
'Behind the Scenes' Forum |
| Sunday 6 July |
noon |
Mid Winter celebration at The Pines |
| Wednesday 20 August
Thursday 21 August
Friday 22 August
Saturday 23 August
Saturday 23 August
Sunday 24 August |
7:30
7:30
7:30
2:30
7:30
6 :30
|
the RNZB Season of
Romeo & Juliet |
| Friday 22 August |
first Interval |
Coffee & Conversation in the Denis Adam Suite |
| Saturday 23 August |
TBC |
National Friends Forum |
| Sunday 24 August |
TBC |
National Friends AGM |
| Saturday 18 October |
TBC |
Senior and Intermediate Masterclass |
| Saturday 18 October |
TBC |
Young Friends Dance Bonanza |
| Saturday 18 October |
TBC |
'Behind the Scenes' Forum |
| Thursday 30 October |
19:30 |
Dress Rehearsal - Don Quixote |
Friday 31 October
Saturday 1 November
Sunday 2 November
Wednesday 5 November
Thursday 6 November
Friday 7 November
Saturday 8 November
Saturday 8 November |
7:30
7:30
6:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
2:30
7:30
|
The Meridian season of
Don Quixote |
| Friday 7 November |
first interval |
Coffee & Conversation in the Denis Adam Suite |
2007
Events
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| Sunday 4 February. |
Noon |
Picnic and visit to the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary -
for the young and young at heart. |
| Thursday 5 April |
7:30 |
TOWER Tutus on Tour - Genesis Theatre, Expressions,
Upper Hutt. 7:30 pm |
| Saturday 19 May |
10:15 - 11:15 |
Dance Bonanza |
| Saturday 19 May |
|
Junior Master class |
| Saturday 19 May |
11:30 |
'Behind the Scenes' Forum |
| Thursday 24 May |
7:00 |
Swan Lake - Technical Full Dress Rehearsal |
Friday 25 May
Saturday 26 May
Sunday 27 may
Wednesday 30 May
Thursday 31 May
Friday 1 June
Saturday 2 June
Saturday 2 June
|
7:30
7:30
6:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
2:30
7:30 |
Meridian Energy Season
of
Swan Lake |
| Saturday 26 May |
|
Senior Master Class |
| Sunday 27 May |
11:30 |
Ballet for Boys |
| Tuesday 29 May |
noon |
Teacher's Day |
| Thursday 31 May |
5:30 |
Swan lake Theatre Tour (Open to the public) |
| Friday 1 June |
first interval |
Coffee & Conversation |
| Saturday 2 June |
11:30 |
Teacher's Day (open to the public) |
| Saturday 2 June |
post performance |
Q & A (informal post performance chat for dance
lovers and the curious first-timer) |
| Sunday 12 August |
noon |
Day in the life (at Te Papa) |
| Saturday 25 August |
10:15 - 11:15 |
Dance Bonanza |
| Saturday 25 August |
|
Junior Master class |
| Saturday 25 August |
11:30 |
'Behind the Scenes' Forum |
| Thursday 30 August |
7:00 |
Cinderella - Technical Full Dress Rehearsal |
Friday 31 August
Saturday 1 September
Sunday 2 September
Wednesday 5 September
Thursday 6 September
Friday 7 September
Saturday 8 September
Saturday 8 September |
7:30
7:30
6:30
7:30
7:30
7:30
2:30
7:30 |
Lion Foundation Season
of
Cinderella |
| Saturday 1 September |
|
Senior Master class |
| Sunday 2 September |
10:00 |
Repertoire from the classic for girls |
| Wednesday 5 September |
noon |
Teacher's Day (Open to the public) |
| Friday 7 September |
first Interval |
Coffee & Conversation |
| Saturday 8 September |
12:30 |
Cinderella Theatre Tour (Open to the Public) |
| Saturday 8 September |
post performance |
Q & A (informal post performance chat for dance
lovers and the curious first-timer) |
2006
Events
| Legend |
Combined
Adult & Young friend |
Young
Friends Event |
Ballet
Season starts in Wn |
Season's
first friends event |
| Date |
Time |
Event |
| January 27 |
12:00 |
Visit to the Zoo - for the young and young at heart. |
| February 11 |
9:00 |
Forum
@ Te Whaea |
| February 16 |
19:30 |
Committee Meeting |
| March 9 |
19:30 |
Committee Meeting |
| March 19 |
10:30: |
Junior Master class |
| March 18 |
TBA |
Young
Friends - Dance Workshop based on "The Wedding"
|
| March 22 - 26 |
|
The Meridian Season of 'The Wedding' |
| March 24 |
Interval |
Coffee & Conversation |
| March 25 |
10:30 |
Senior Master class |
| May 1 |
|
National Newsletter available |
| June 24 |
10:00 |
Young Friends - 3rd Birthday Party, Trinity workshop,
Book launch with Sir Jon Trimmer |
| July 1 |
|
National Newsletter available |
| July 15-16 |
9:00 |
National AGM |
| July 26 |
19:00 |
Trinity - Technical Dress rehearsal |
| July 27 - 30 |
|
The Lion Foundation season of 'Trinity' |
| July 28 |
Interval |
Trinity Coffee & Conversation |
| July 29 |
09:00
10:30
11:00
|
Trinity Forum @ Te Whaea
View Class
Morning Tea
Forum |
| July 29 |
10:30 |
Senior Master class |
| July 30 |
10:30 |
Junior Master class |
| September 1 |
|
National Newsletter available |
| September 24 |
3:30 |
Drinks, nibbles & Wearable Arts Awards |
| October 14 |
10:00 |
Young Friends - make up workshop with dancer |
| |
|
Giselle Season Events |
| October 14 |
10:15 |
Forum @ RNZB Green Room (Changed date) |
| Nov 2 |
19:00 |
Giselle - Technical Dress Rehearsal |
| Nov 3 - 11 |
|
The Tower season of 'Giselle' |
| Nov 4 |
10:30 |
Junior Master class |
| Nov 10 |
First Interval |
Coffee & Conversation |
| Nov 11 |
10:30 |
Senior Master class |
| Nov 15 |
|
National Newsletter available |
2005
Events
| Date |
Event |
| Thu 24 March |
Tutus on Tour Tour, Little Theatre, Lower Hutt |
| Wed 11 May |
Full Technical Dress Rehearsal
A million Kisses to my skin |
Thr 12 May
Fri 13 May
Sat 14 May
Sat 14 May
Sun 15 May |
A Million Kisses to my Skin |
| Thu 14 July |
Full Technical Dress Rehearsal
Dracula |
Fri 15 & Sat 16 July
Sun 17 July
Tue 19 - Fri 22 July
Sat 23 July
Sat 23 July |
Dracula |
| Thu 27 Oct |
Full Technical Dress Rehearsal
Nutcracker |
Fri 28 Oct
Sat 29 Oct
Sat 29 Oct
Sun 30 Oct
Wed 2 Nov - Fri 4 Nov
Sat 5 Nov
Sat 5 Nov |
The Nutcracker |
2004
Events
| Date |
Event |
| Thu 29 January |
Reality TUTU - members of the
company
Venue: National Library |
| Wed 4 February |
Branch Committee meeting |
Wed 18 Feb -
Sat 21 Feb |
Atamara Dance Collective – Atamira, Venue: Bats
Theatre |
| Thu 19 February |
New Zealand Ballet on Film Part
2
Venue: National Library |
Friday 20 Feb -
Sunday 22 Feb |
Flame Fire Productions – Mahuika’s Fire,
Venue: Frank Kitts Park Amphitheatre |
| Sat 21 February |
"I always wanted to be a
ballerina" - Carolyn McKeefry conducts a ballet workshop
for adult beginners
Venue: National Library |
| Sat 21 February |
Magpie Music Dance Company
Venue: Te Whaea |
| Tue 24 February |
Technical Dress Rehearsal -Palmerston Nth |
25 February -
21 March |
Saltarello Opens in Palmerston North |
Thu 26 Feb &
Wed 3 March
|
Footnote Dance - Perforum
Venue: Footnote Dance Studios |
| 26 - 28 February |
Scrambled Legs Dance Company
Presents: 7
Venue:Bats Theatre |
Fri 27 Feb -
Sunday 29 Feb |
Guy Ryan/Malla Johnston - Terrin:A boutique pas de deux
Venue: Adam art Gallery, (limited to
an audience of only 14 ) |
Fri 27 Feb -
Mon 2 March |
Ballet Nacional de Spania
Venue: Westpac Theatre |
| Thu 4 March |
Guided tour of TUTU by Sir Jon
Trimmer and Lucy Alcock, exhibition curator
Venue:National Library |
Fri 5 March -
Sunday 7 March |
Foi (Faith) – les Ballets C
de la B – Belgium,
Venue: Opera House |
Wed 3 March -
Friday 12 March |
Punga Legs – Kohu
Venue: Paramount Theatre |
Fri 5 March -
Sunday 7 March |
Crows Feet Dance Collective – Dear God, Degas!
Venue:Wellington Performing Arts Centre |
Fri 12 March -
Sunday 14 March |
Fern Dance Theatre – Hopgrassers Venue: Gryphon
Theatre |
| Wed 10March |
Branch Committee meeting
(NOTE - Change of date) |
Thu 11 March -
Sunday 14 March |
Black Grace – New Zealand
Venue: Opera House |
| Thu 18 March |
Saltarello Opens in Wellington |
| Sat 20 March |
Master Class (Seniors) |
| Sat 20 March |
Forum |
Sat 20 March
Sun 21 march (work-shops) |
Toi Mana – New Zealand
Venue: Town Hall |
| Sun21 March |
Ballet Exhibition at National
Library CLOSES |
| Wed 7 April |
Branch Committee meeting |
| 21 April - 29 May |
UK Tour - Romeo & Juliet, Peter Pan, and Triple
bill (Saltarello, Milagros, FrENZy) |
| Wed 5 May |
Branch Committee meeting |
| Wed 2 June |
Branch Committee meeting |
| Wed 7 July |
Branch AGM (Note change of date) |
| Fri 9 to 11 July |
Spirit of the Dance
Opera House |
| Sat 10 July |
The Bar At Buena Vista, Michael Fowler Ctr |
| Sat 17 July |
Master Class (Juniors) |
| 22 July |
Full Technical Dress Rehearsal |
| 23 July - 4 September |
Madame Butterfly |
| Sat 24 July |
Master Class (Seniors) |
| Sat 24 July |
Forum |
| Sat 31 July |
National AGM (Note change of date!!) |
| Sun 01 July |
National AGM (Note change of date!!) |
| Wed 4 August |
Branch Committee meeting |
Fri 6 August
Sat 7 August
Sun 8 Aug |
Chakra: an exploration through dance
Soundings Theatre, Te Papa |
| Thu 9 September |
Branch Committee meeting |
September
|
Dance Your Socks Off festival |
| Wed 1 September |
Courtenay Central Dance Fest |
| Wed 1 Sept - Sat 4 Sept |
The Fall Guy
Book at Bats |
| Sat 4 September |
Feet With Heat Dance Extravaganza
Westpac Stadium |
| Monday 6 September |
Let the Children Sing
Capital E (Children 4 - 12 yrs) |
| Fri 10 September |
The Dancers Ball
Michael Fowler Centre |
| Sat 11 September |
Roller Disco
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
| Sat 11 September |
Contemporary South African Dance Workshop
Wgtn Performing Arts Centre (very physical) |
| Wed 15 September to
Sat 25 September
|
Leaving The Underworld
Bats
theatre |
| Fri 17 September |
NZ School of Dance Studio Performance |
| Sat 18 September |
DANZ open day at the RNZB |
| Sat 18 September |
Angles with Dirty Feet
Downstage
|
| Sat 18 September |
Dance Health and Safety Workshop
Danz office, Wellington |
| Sat 18 September |
Capoeira Workshop
Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre |
| Tue 5 October |
Otago Festival of the Arts |
| Thu 14October |
Branch Committee meeting |
| Sat 10 Oct |
RNZB Dancer Auditions |
| Sat 16 October |
Master Class (Juniors) |
| Thu 28 October |
Full Technical Dress Rehearsal |
Fri 29 October -
5 December |
Coppelia |
| Sat 30 Oct |
Master Class (Seniors) |
| Sat 30 Oct |
Coppelia Forum & Company Class |
| Thu 11 November |
Branch Committee meeting |
| Thu 9 December |
Branch Committee Meeting |
2003
Events
| Date |
Event |
| 28 March |
Tutu's
on Tour (Paquita Variations, Melting Moments, Milagros,
FrENZy) - performance for Wellington Friends |
| 6 June - 21 July |
Romeo & Juliet |
| 12 - 14, 19 - 21 September |
Wearable Art Awards - and this year the RNZB were part
of it. |
| 26 October |
Toasting the Terrific
Trimmers - Celebrating 45 years association of Jon
and Jacqui with the RNZB as well as 40 years of marriage
on this day. |
30 October
|
Peter Pan - Full Technical Dress Rehearsal |
| 1 November |
Masterclass - Advanced I and Above |
| 1 November |
Peter
Pan Forum and Company Class |
| 5-15 November |
Te Whaea - Graduation Season |
| Wed 12 November |
End of year dinner at the Eden Wharf Cafe & Bar,
Greta Point (see MAP
for directions) |
| Wed 19 November |
Ballet Exhibition at National
Library OPENS |
| Sat 22 November |
"I always wanted to be a
ballerina" - Carolyn McKeefry conducts a ballet workshop
for adult beginners!
Venue: National Library |
| Thu 4 December |
Guided tour of TUTU by Lucy Alcock,
exhibition curator, and Jill Allen
Venue: National Library |
| Thu 11 December |
New Zealand Ballet on Film
Part 1 features Rowena Jackson
Venue: National Library |
| Thu 18 December |
Petrouchka featuring Douglas Wright
introduced by Jennifer Shennan
Venue: National Library |
2002
Events
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