Performance 2026
On the afternoon of March 29th 2026, dancers from Katherine Avery Ballet performed the Grande Valse Brilliante from Les Sylphides as part of
The Philharmonic Society Orchestra's
concert.
Invitation to the Dance
Mount Eden War Memorial Hall
The group worked with Katherine to set the piece over three Sunday rehearsals in Glen Eden, and one evening rehearsal with the orchestra.
Sunday 29th was a joyful day with the piece coming together beautifully.
This collaboration was made possible by the vision of Melody Duan and the support of the Musical Director Joanne Johnston.
Kym Vickery of AWDA Rhythm 'n' Steps supported with access to the studios on a Sunday and through the use of the school's costumes.
Dancers : Lauren Bowerman, Lily Zou, Maree Hawkins, Gabrielle Wilson, Hanting Yong, Zoe Wilson, Sian Vaughan-Jones and Shendi Mani.
Performance 2025
past, present, future ... dance
choregraphed by Katherine Avery was presented at the Wellesley Studios, Friday Features, Series 11, May 2025
The inspiration came from the range of motivated, dedicated and beautiful dancers that Katherine has the privilege to work with in class.
The intention of the piece is to gently validate the participation in dance and performance across a range of ages.
The presentation was created on Grace age 8yrs, Emily age 12yrs, Hanting 20's, Katherine 50's and Diana 70's.
All represent the past, present and future, through their training, their participation and their roles as teachers and learners.
Katherine also led a workshop exploring floor patterns using simple steps.
past, present, future ...dance will be performed as a guest item at the AWDA Rhythm n Steps showcase - 12th - 14th Dec 2025.
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Performance 2023
The same, but different ...
Choregraphed by Katherine Avery
Was created with a group of 10 dancers, and presented at Wellesley Studio's Friday Features Series 10 - Nov 2023,
then again as a guest item at the Rhythm N Steps 2023 showcase.
This was a 5 minute piece that allowed the dancers to explore classical line, soft arm movements, working as a group and portraying changes in emotion.
Hanting Yong - The same, but different..
past, present, future...dance
Photo's from the AWDA Rhythm n Steps performance in Dec 2025.
Dancers - Grace Sweeney, Emily Avery, Hanting Yong, Katherine Avery, Diana Kirk.
A celebration of dance for all ages.
