Ethan Stiefel brings New York to New Zealand ballet.
New Royal New
Zealand Ballet director, and former New Yorker, Ethan Stiefel has opened his
latest production to critical acclaim in New Zealand.
NYC – Three Short Ballets from the Big Apple, opened in Auckland last week.
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This is the first programme by Stiefel as artistic
director and one which is close to his heart.
“I
hoped the programme would give audiences an insight into New York’s world renowned dance scene of
past and present”.
Stiefel, who has appeared in the popular ballet film, Center Stage, said he was thrilled with the positive reception from the audience, and that he was “very
proud” of the dancers.
“They
just keeping raising the benchmark.”
The triple bill will continue its run, touring six other centres throughout the country.
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