2026

RNZB International performance 

$62,392 Grant from the RNZB Foundation  

The Foundation enabled the RNZB to present Sarah Foster-Sproull’s Ultra Folly at International Draft Works in London. This major choreographic platform brings together leading companies from around the world to present new work at the Linbury Studio Theatre. 

Staging of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering  

$64,500 from Wellington and Auckland En Pointe Patrons  

The RNZB’s mid-year Winter Season includes the New Zealand premiere of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Birthday Offering, performed as a centenary tribute to Rowena Jackson and part of Ashton Worldwide 2024-8. 

En Pointe Patrons have provided support towards the costs of staging, including the stager fee for Laura Morera and the Frederick Ashton Foundation licensing and royalties costs. 

Auckland Education programme 

Supported by The William and Lois Manchester Trust 

The Trust provided a donation towards the RNZB Education work with schools in the Auckland Region. 

DANCE WITH ME Residency, Auckland 

Supported by Fran Wyborn 

A collaboration with the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau involving workshops and a performance. 

Students from low decile schools in the Auckland Region take part in the programme. A series of weekly dance workshops delivered by two RNZB Dance Educators, culminate in a shared performance on stage of the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau.