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Lyne Pringle began reviewing dance for Theatreview in the early years of the site, as a frequent contributor until stepping into the dance reviewer role for The Post in 2019. In 2021 she followed Raewyn White into the role of Dance Editor.

As well as writing for other publications, Lyne teaches dance studies at the New Zealand School of Dance, is an oral historian for the New Zealand Dance Archive and a member of the Artistic Advisory Panel for Footnote New Zealand Dance. 

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Kiss the Sky

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill

29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019

"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..

"Rich contrasts in triple bill..

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HEMISPHERES

Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington

15/02/2019 - 03/03/2019

"Footnote Dance's collaboration with Chinese company transcends boundaries..

"Connectivity and positive insight..

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LA'U GAGANA

Wellington

06/06/2018 - 14/12/2018

"From humour to a deeper emotions..

"A powerful plea from young voices to old..

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MY SIGHT – THEIR SIGHT

Wellington

31/07/2018 - 04/08/2018

"Friendship, struggle and solidarity..

DANCING WITH MOZART

Palmerston North, Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch

31/05/2018 - 08/07/2018

"Fine fettle to the fore..

"Mid-winter Mozart treat..

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THE PIANO The Ballet

Dunedin, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Wellington

23/02/2018 - 28/03/2018

"Divine duets and perfect partnering..

"Ballet unfolds with almost cinematic fluidity..

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THE ABSURDITY OF HUMANITY

New Plymouth, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

24/08/2016 - 20/09/2017

"From the jocular to the jugular and beyond.....

"Poignant moments of tenderness..

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THE DARK LIGHT

Wellington

28/02/2017 - 05/03/2017

"More theatrics than actual dance..

"Well-considered content with an anarchic feel..

LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES

Auckland, Wellington

18/08/2015 - 30/08/2015

"Production elements dazzle..

"Yet another incarnation of grand scale Irish dance..

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ROTUNDA 2015 Australasian Tour

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin

19/03/2015 - 25/04/2015

"Striking elements..

"Very touching..

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DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS

Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland

14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017

"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..

"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..

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IMPACT

Wellington

11/03/2015 - 14/03/2015

"Story told through great rhythm and strong dramaturgy..

The Royal NZ Ballet presents DON QUIXOTE

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin

04/03/2015 - 29/03/2015

"Lucid and charming re-telling..

"Spanish escapism and fabulous dancing..

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JUST BET/WEEN US

Wellington

02/03/2015 - 08/03/2015

"Powerful. Uncomfortable..

BRIEFCASE - LIFE IN A BRIEFCASE

Wellington

21/02/2015 - 21/02/2015

"This massive, massive SHOW is – boom, boom, boom..

Your Body is a Battleground

Wellington

13/11/2014 - 03/12/2014

"A thought provoking 50 minutes..

Spiegelworld EMPIRE

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

21/10/2014 - 15/02/2015

"Much to like..

"Spiegeltent home to slick, professional pick‘n’mix..

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A Christmas Carol

Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier

30/10/2014 - 29/11/2014

"Gothic spectacle reminds us about the joys of sharing and giving..

"Spirits lifted and imaginations transported..

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Allegro: Five Short Ballets

Auckland, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington, Invercargill, Napier

05/07/2014 - 23/08/2014

"The pleasures of dancing..

"Audience whooping well deserved..

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I, Monster

Wellington

19/03/2014 - 22/03/2014

"Morphing and mutating between, man, monster and machine..

RIAN

Wellington

12/03/2014 - 15/03/2014

"An impeccable evening of joyous expression..

Straight Laced

Wellington

02/03/2014 - 08/03/2014

"Societal pressures explored in nightclub..

"Emergent dis-ease with homogeneous heterosexuality..

Playing Nicely

Wellington

15/02/2014 - 19/02/2014

"Playing nicely is seriously amusing..

"Paper cutouts well used..

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