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[Editor’s note: Jan Bolwell is a dancer, playwright, director, choreographer and founder of Crows Feet Dance Collective. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Bolwell https://janbolwell.com/crowsfeet-dance-collective/ ]

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SPEED OF LIGHT

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin

26/02/2016 - 16/03/2016

"Wow - such discipline and attention to detail..

"Delivering powerhouse performances..

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A Midsummer Night's Dream (RNZB)

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Napier, Global

20/08/2015 - 12/04/2020

"The course of true love never did run smooth..

"A feel-good ballet to enjoy at home..

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SALUTE - Remembering World War

Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier

22/05/2015 - 25/06/2015

"Movement knows no bounds..

"Dancers give everything they have..

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Made to Move - The Royal NZ Ballet

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin

27/02/2013 - 20/03/2013

"Three choreographies, utterly different and utterly delightful..

"Triple bill goes from delicacy to rousing polka..

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New Zealand School of Dance GRADUATION SEASON 2011

Wellington

16/11/2011 - 26/11/2011

"A nicely balanced box of chocolates..

"Performers primed and focused..

KYLIÁN: New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season, Programme 1

Wellington

17/11/2010 - 04/12/2010

"Dancing with integrity, flair and artistry..

"Revelling in Kylian works..

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Whitireia Performing Arts Grad Show 2009

Wellington

19/11/2009 - 21/11/2009

"Multi-skilled ambassadors..

Solos

Auckland

20/03/2009 - 21/03/2009

"Art and beauty in movement..

"Enormously satisfying insight into an entire dance lineage..

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Here, Now

Wellington

21/11/2008 - 22/11/2008

"Mapping time and space..

"Presenting the past: three works with further development potential..

New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season 08

Wellington

19/11/2008 - 29/11/2008

"Feast for dance fans..

"Showcasing new talent..

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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A Life Lived in Skin

Wellington

24/09/2008 - 27/09/2008

"Stylish but soporific..

Mozart Dances

Auckland

22/08/2008 - 29/08/2008

"Splendid fusion of dance and music..

"US dancers provide a mesmerising spectacle..

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STEM Dance Kampani

Wellington

28/07/2007 - 28/07/2007

"Needs to delve much deeper..

NZSD Graduation Season 2006

Wellington

15/11/2006 - 25/11/2006

"Contemporary Trojans & ballet works stand out..

Giselle

Wellington

03/11/2006 - 11/11/2006

"Truly beautiful ballet..

"Meticulous restaging..

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