Black Sheep Productions' new dance work Apt Y Idos is an anagram for dystopia, inspired by choreographer Natalie Clark's reading of dystopian novels.

Danielle Wright goes backstage at the Annie the Musical auditions in Auckland.

Embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford has been filmed dancing to Bob Marley's One Love in the council chambers.

Most Kiwis have probably not heard of Hannah O'Neill. The 20-year-old is one of the brightest young stars in the ballet world, who also happens to be a Kiwi.

Hey kids, get ready to shout 'Look behind you!' when the Christmas panto season starts, says Dionne Christian.

While young Yayoi Matches won't be among the thousands of students sitting NCEA exams this month, she'll be under a very real pressure of her own.

A young dancer who lost an arm in a car accident as a 6-year-old has overcome the odds and been accepted into a top Sydney dance school.

Check out photos from Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson Immortal world tour show.

Capacity audiences enjoy Tempo's closing weekend of established pieces and works in progress.

US media question the presence of Destiny Church at a "coveted" time in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Is there a swimsuit section in Mr Gay World? Isn't a beauty pageant for gay men a bit retro hetero?

You could just be mesmerised by the sheer physical beauty of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Swan Lake. It is the stunning production's fourth season, its best ever and a perfect celebration of the company's 60th anniversary year.

If this show doesn't put a smile on your face you probably need to see a doctor.

Cirque du Soleil is bringing a version of its Michael Jackson show to NZ; at another there's a Kiwi at the helm, finds Leena Tailor.

My happy place is kapa haka. I've grown up in kapa haka, so it's defined my life.

Kiwi fans have the opportunity to re-live the thrill of a Michael Jackson show as Cirque du Soleil bring their arena spectacular Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour to Auckland. Lydia Jenkin went to Japan to check out the production.

Driven by the relentless rhythm of their eight-strong Live-Band, Ballet Revolucion's troupe of 20 young Cuban dancers explode on to the stage with the ferocious force of a Caribbean tsunami.