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Bernadette Rae is the NZ Herald dance reviwer. her reviews in the NZ Herald are linked to those on Theatreview.

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NOW 2016

Dunedin, Invercargill, Auckland, Wellington

15/04/2016 - 01/05/2016

"Spontaneity, self-absorption, petulance, and promise..

"Disparity in delivery..

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CROSSINGS

Auckland

19/11/2015 - 22/11/2015

"Youthful exuberance fills theatre with joy..

"Worthy of showcasing..

30FORWARD- Footnote New Zealand Dance

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Wairarapa

28/07/2015 - 30/10/2015

"Searching, experimenting and yearning choreography..

"Memorable and spirited celebration of 30 years of Footnote..

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MITIMITI

Auckland

30/09/2015 - 03/10/2015

"Connections, reciprocities, responsibilities, reverberations..

"Medicine making in the story circle..

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A Midsummer Night's Dream (RNZB)

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Napier, Global

20/08/2015 - 12/04/2020

"The course of true love never did run smooth..

"A feel-good ballet to enjoy at home..

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LUMINA

Auckland, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Christchurch, Nelson

19/08/2015 - 23/05/2018

"Precision, passion and athleticism..

"Stunning!..

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BALLET REVOLUCION

Auckland

17/06/2015 - 21/06/2015

"Technique and talent outshine limitations..

"A Ballet Revolucion Indeed..

THE KISS INSIDE

Auckland, Wanaka, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington

16/04/2015 - 05/03/2016

"Transcendant, meditative..

"Simmering vignettes of the search for ecstasy..

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The Royal NZ Ballet presents DON QUIXOTE

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin

04/03/2015 - 29/03/2015

"Lucid and charming re-telling..

"Spanish escapism and fabulous dancing..

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iTMOi (in the mind of Igor)

Auckland

19/03/2015 - 21/03/2015

"Auckland Arts Festival: iTMOi..

"Dark and dynamic with periods of ritual madness..

CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET

Auckland

12/03/2015 - 15/03/2015

"Sterling choreographic lineup..

"Dissonant themes in debut triple bill..

I AM

Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland

16/08/2014 - 07/03/2015

"Cosmological figures in play..

"I AM: ASB Theatre..

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THE STATUS OF BEING

Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington

16/10/2014 - 25/10/2014

"provocation, polemicism, playfulness, physicality..

"Striking, confronting, profound and delightful..

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MATAQALI DRIFT

Auckland

08/10/2014 - 08/10/2014

"Wildy spirited performance..

"Longing to re-connect..

KIRI

Auckland, Wanaka

07/10/2014 - 07/04/2017

"Conceptually intriguing, culturally significant, highly engaging..

"Kiri opens Tempo Festival 2014..

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Allegro: Five Short Ballets

Auckland, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington, Invercargill, Napier

05/07/2014 - 23/08/2014

"The pleasures of dancing..

"Audience whooping well deserved..

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Mana Wahine

Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier, Wellington

15/02/2014 - 26/06/2016

"Two years after debut, Mana Wahine still an unforgettable performance..

"Embracing the inherent power of mana wahine as a collective force..

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Coppelia

Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier

17/04/2014 - 31/05/2014

"Coppelia at ASB Theatre, Auckland..

"A sparkling production..

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Footnote Dance Made in New Zealand 2013

Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, New Plymouth

09/08/2013 - 15/10/2013

"Beautiful, unsettling and poignant..

"Colt, Carnival Hound and Fatu Na Toto at Tempo..

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Rotunda

Auckland

29/08/2013 - 01/09/2013

"Rotunda at Q Theatre..

"Virtual rotunda unites modern dance and brass band music..

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Language of Living - North Island tour

Auckland, Wellington

12/05/2013 - 12/06/2013

"Combined talents produce magic..

"Strong, fierce, competent dancing..

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Footnote Forte Series 2013 - We Have Been There

Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Nelson

06/03/2013 - 16/04/2013

"Review: We Have been There..

"Fresh and fascinating..

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Made to Move - The Royal NZ Ballet

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin

27/02/2013 - 20/03/2013

"Three choreographies, utterly different and utterly delightful..

"Triple bill goes from delicacy to rousing polka..

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