Review Archive
Lyne Pringle began reviewing dance for Theatreview in the early years of the site, as a frequent contributor until stepping into the dance reviewer role for The Post in 2019. In 2021 she followed Raewyn White into the role of Dance Editor.
As well as writing for other publications, Lyne teaches dance studies at the New Zealand School of Dance, is an oral historian for the New Zealand Dance Archive and a member of the Artistic Advisory Panel for Footnote New Zealand Dance.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Happy As Larry
Wellington
07/03/2010 - 10/03/2010
"When fun and games turn serious..
"Fresh and intoxicating charmer..
Echoa
Greytown, Wellington
01/03/2010 - 07/03/2010
"Whimsy with a touch of slapstick keeps the crowd in giggles..
"Stimulating creator-performers..
MTYLAND
Wellington
27/02/2010 - 01/03/2010
"Excellence and irritation..
"Post-modern dance theatre of vast philosophical theme..
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Sutra
Wellington
26/02/2010 - 06/03/2010
"Everybody was kung-fu dancing..
"A generous gift for our enlightenment..
Inside Out [Fringe]
Wellington
25/02/2010 - 27/02/2010
"Refreshing and honest approach relished by young cast..
For Real
Wellington
19/02/2010 - 21/02/2010
"Unforgettable performances..
"Refreshing to be this engaged..
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In Reverse
Wellington
16/02/2010 - 17/02/2010
"The final road trip to no more band..
Micetro
Wellington
14/02/2010 - 09/05/2010
"Magic from generosity..
Kahuku: a butterfly romance
Fresh and intoxicating charmer
06/02/2010 - 06/02/2010
"Awesome costumes, whimsical beauty and delight..
New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 09
Wellington
18/11/2009 - 28/11/2009
"End dance..
"A reminder of life’s good things..
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Footnote Forte Solo Series 09
Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga
07/10/2009 - 29/10/2009
"Solos in 3-venue circuit..
"Inspiring evening of contemporary dance..
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Anand : Joy in Motion
Wellington
30/07/2009 - 02/08/2009
"Sparkling feet, precise rhythyms, delightful clarity..
"Always a joy to behold..
La Sylphide
Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier
30/07/2009 - 03/09/2009
"Perpetuating imperial European cultural legacies..
"Polished performances capture true spirit of this melodramatic dance..
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Tama Ma on tour
Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
17/06/2009 - 06/10/2009
"Power, strength and much depth..
"Love is a duel..
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Stomp '09
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
19/05/2009 - 07/06/2009
"Skilled in rhythm, tone, character and comedy – with gusto..
"Stomp - the rhythm of life..
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2009 Made in New Zealand
Auckland, Hastings, Hamilton, Invercargill, Dunedin, Wellington
02/04/2009 - 12/06/2009
"Reflective flights and figurative falls..
"Too wholesome, joyful and enthusiastic to excite..
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Push
Auckland, Wellington
21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009
"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..
"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..
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Settlement
Wellington
19/12/2008 - 20/12/2008
"Crazy camp ground for refugees of the imagination..
"Fascinating intrigue in a theatre of imagery..
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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Back of the Bus
Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Hamilton
23/09/2008 - 28/02/2021
"Riding the bus will never be the same again..
"Fantastic!..
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Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW®) 2008
Wellington
25/09/2008 - 05/10/2008
"How do they do this every year?..
Tuawhenua
Wellington
17/09/2008 - 20/09/2008
"Crying out for a more rigorous approach..
Don’t Feed the Man Fish
Wellington
17/09/2008 - 20/09/2008
"Keen choreographic intelligence brings a fresh and compelling voice to NZ dance..
