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For a fairytale ballet, a quick change takes 30 seconds and thousands of stitches
A full-time team has worked for months to make 510 costume pieces ready for the stage.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers Paul and Deborah Kay
Meet one married couple taking part in this year's competition. Video / Megan Wilson
'Always loved music': Disabled man uses chin to create DJ world first
Troy Robertson believes he is the first DJ to headline a club using only his chin.
From haka to high fashion: What's on in Auckland this weekend
Many activities are heating up the motu as winter rolls on.
Dance crew wins world gold after hat flies off in final routine
Swagganauts won gold in Arizona despite a costly mistake in their routine.
How to join Paris' salsa scene as a solo traveller
Paris has become a surprising hub for free, open-air salsa by the Seine.
'Blending kapa haka and line dance': Pauline Gilroy recognised on national stage
The Gisborne choreographer is one of five finalists in the inaugural Line Dance NZ Awards.
Arts and sport could be New Zealand’s smartest connections to India
OPINION: India’s sports economy is forecast to reach US$130b by 2030.
Eight ways to make the most of a big, busy long weekend
The cooler months are starting to heat up when it comes to the fun factor.
Music Month lights up Tāmaki Makaurau: Your guide to the weekend ahead
Events span dance, theatre, comedy, art and steam-powered family fun.
Society Insider: ‘He’s worth it’ - Soul Bar’s new boss Geeling Ching finds love in her 60s
Plus, Rich Listers and Hollywood stars turn out for A-list Auckland fundraiser
NZTrio opens Dreamscape series with dazzling journey through sound and memory
Wellington pianist Jian Liu stepped in for regular NZTrio member Somi Kim.
From MAFS to Mean Girls: The Kiwi stars of cult musical Heathers spill the tea
Roll out your plaid and croquet mallets because the bitches are back.
Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots
Samoan brothers Rich and Tone Talauega spent two years training Jaafar Jackson.
From grief to glow: Fairy launches dance classes to boost women's body confidence
'If I can help one lady feel more confident about herself, then I feel I’m doing right.'
'I’m more good-looking': BTS' Jin on looks, ageing and keeping up with the group
He says age makes BTS' choreography tougher, so he trains earlier and longer.
Police believe Jeremy Frank Hobbs, jailed over sexual assaults, may have had more victims
Hobbs was jailed for eight-and-a-half years last month.
'Deja vu': Flood and landslide damaged region braces for another hit
The last major downpour for Tauranga and the Western Bay was just a couple of weeks ago.
'It's like the Auckland Coachella': A night at the epic Synthony Festival
Acts from Kaylee Bell to Faithless turned the Domain into an all-day party.
On The Up: ‘All the week’s worries fade away’ - Irish Ceilidh dance night comes to Ōtāne hall
Breige Rendell says everyone is welcome at the hall for an evening of Ceilidh dance.
Traditional Ceilidh Dance
Ceilidh dancing involves a group of people, a caller, and upbeat Irish music.
Former student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studio
Kerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.
Broadway great Sondra Lee dies at 97 after seven-decade stage career
The performer mentored stars including Jane Fonda, Sally Field and Marlon Brando.
Nick Cave launched NZ’s arts festival in Wellington and we’re still buzzing
Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts in Wellington runs from February 24 – March 15.