Review Archive
[Editor’s note: Jan Bolwell is a dancer, playwright, director, choreographer and founder of Crows Feet Dance Collective. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Bolwell https://janbolwell.com/crowsfeet-dance-collective/ ]
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
SPEED OF LIGHT
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin
26/02/2016 - 16/03/2016
"Wow - such discipline and attention to detail..
"Delivering powerhouse performances..
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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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SALUTE - Remembering World War
Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier
22/05/2015 - 25/06/2015
"Movement knows no bounds..
"Dancers give everything they have..
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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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New Zealand School of Dance GRADUATION SEASON 2011
Wellington
16/11/2011 - 26/11/2011
"A nicely balanced box of chocolates..
"Performers primed and focused..
KYLIÁN: New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season, Programme 1
Wellington
17/11/2010 - 04/12/2010
"Dancing with integrity, flair and artistry..
"Revelling in Kylian works..
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Whitireia Performing Arts Grad Show 2009
Wellington
19/11/2009 - 21/11/2009
"Multi-skilled ambassadors..
Solos
Auckland
20/03/2009 - 21/03/2009
"Art and beauty in movement..
"Enormously satisfying insight into an entire dance lineage..
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Here, Now
Wellington
21/11/2008 - 22/11/2008
"Mapping time and space..
"Presenting the past: three works with further development potential..
New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 08
Wellington
19/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
"Feast for dance fans..
"Showcasing new talent..
Don Quixote (2008)
Wellington
31/10/2008 - 08/11/2008
"Trimmer triumphs (on & off stage) as old warhorse gets new life..
"Wit, flamboyance and flamenco offset the score’s relentless symmetry..
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A Life Lived in Skin
Wellington
24/09/2008 - 27/09/2008
"Stylish but soporific..
Mozart Dances
Auckland
22/08/2008 - 29/08/2008
"Splendid fusion of dance and music..
"US dancers provide a mesmerising spectacle..
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STEM Dance Kampani
Wellington
28/07/2007 - 28/07/2007
"Needs to delve much deeper..
NZSD Graduation Season 2006
Wellington
15/11/2006 - 25/11/2006
"Contemporary Trojans & ballet works stand out..
Giselle
Wellington
03/11/2006 - 11/11/2006
"Truly beautiful ballet..
"Meticulous restaging..