February 14th, 2012

Black Grace is currently preparing for a return tour to Germany! Departing on the 29th February, the Company are now in their final stages of rehearsal. Check out the Black Grace Facebook page for updates, and our Productions page for further details!

November 4th, 2011

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Internationally renowned Pacific Contemporary Dance Company Black Grace is holding an open audition for contracts from January to March 2012. Black Grace are looking for two male dancers and one female dancer.

Audition Details:
Date: Saturday 10th December 2011
Place: Black Grace Studio, 14 Akepiro Street, Mount Eden, Auckland
Time: 11am start, registration from 10.15am

If interested, please send a copy of your CV and photograph to admin@blackgrace.co.nz by Wednesday 23rd November.
Dancers must be New Zealand residents and aged 18+
Any enquires please email admin@blackgrace.co.nz or phone (09) 630 0835.

August 26th, 2011

Black Grace is proud to announce a new performance season titled ‘Verse 2′, playing at The Opera House, Wellington and the Maidment Theatre, Auckland. This exciting production is a collection of new and existing short works all choreographed by Founder and Artistic Director Neil Ieremia, including the provocative new work titled ‘The Nature Of Things’, which features live music composed and performed by acclaimed Samoan harpist Natalia Mann. Tickets are on sale now! Go to our ‘Productions’ page for further details.

April 19th, 2011

The first part of our ‘Verses’ National Tour went off with a flying start; a sold-out performance in Whangarei, two great performances in Kerikeri, and a crowd of over 600 people at the Dargaville Town Hall. Next up the Company will be performing in Hamilton at the WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts, Waikato University from the 3-7 May. We’ll then head to Ashburton, Nelson, Blenheim and Hastings. Don’t miss out on seeing this fantastic performance! More details on our Productions page.

March 22nd, 2011

UrbanYOUTHMovement’s performance season of ‘Who Are You?’ is now complete. Thank you to everyone who supported this outstanding project. Black Grace Company is now back in the studio preparing for the upcoming National tour of ‘Verses’. Tickets are now on sale!

March 2nd, 2011

Ticket sales for the brand new UrbanYOUTHMovement production ‘Who Are You?’ are going strong. Tonight is the opening of the Musgrove Studio, Maidment Theatre season. Don’t delay booking for the Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre and Mangere Arts Centre seasons! Details are on our UrbanYOUTHMovement page.

November 25th, 2010

WELLINGTON AUDITION
Black Grace is pleased to announce an Audition date in Wellington!
Black Grace is holding an open audition for a 19-week contract commencing in January 2011. We are looking for two male dancers and one female dancer.

Audition Details:
Date: Thursday 2nd December, 2010
Place: New Zealand School of Dance, Studio 4
11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington
Time: 11am start, registration from 10.30am

Please bring a current CV and photograph with you. Dancers must be New Zealand residents and aged 18+
Any enquiries please email admin@blackgrace.co.nz

November 23rd, 2010

Black Grace is proud to announce another UrbanYOUTHMovement season! Co-presented by Black Grace and Auckland Arts Festival, the brand new UYM production titled ‘Who Are You?’ will be performed in three venues around Auckland; Musgrove Studio, Maidment Arts Centre; Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden; and the Mangere Arts Centre. Tickets are on sale now! Please visit our UrbanYOUTHMovement page for details and booking information.

November 15th, 2010

UrbanYOUTHMovement Auditions

Black Grace will be holding auditions for the 2011 performance season of UrbanYOUTHMovement for young people aged between 16 and 21 who are interested in participating in this reputable project.

When: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd January
Where: Black Grace Studio
Level 3, 10 Customs Street East
Downtown Auckland

To receive an application form please email your interest to admin@blackgrace.co.nz by Friday 10th December 2010. Audition spaces are limited, so please register early.

Rehearsals
Below is a basic outline of the rehearsal and performance schedule, participants in the auditions must be aware that the project requires a heavy commitment.

January: 24th -30th January, full-time rehearsals
February: 3- 4 weeknights and weekend rehearsals
March: 1st- 19th performance season (this will require several days off school).

To find out more about UYM visit our UrbanYOUTHMovement page.


November 9th, 2010

Black Grace
Audition Notice

Internationally renowned Pacific Contemporary Dance Company Black Grace is holding an open audition for a 19-week contract commencing in January 2011. Black Grace are looking for two male dancers and one female dancer.

Audition Details:
Date: Saturday 27th November 2010
Place: Black Grace Studio, Level 3, 10 Customs Street East, Downtown Auckland
Time: 9.30am, studio open from 8.45am

Dancers who are New Zealand residents and aged 18+ can register their interest by sending a CV and photo to admin@blackgrace.co.nz by Friday 19th November 2010.