Behind the barre with dancer Sergio Tarrado
The popular TV show which goes behind the scenes of the Royal New Zealand Ballet returns for a second season, with a Spanish import in a leading role. Scott Kara reports.
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NZ crews dominate World Hip-Hop dance champs
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Weekend leisure: Tango dreams
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World champion dance crew out of cash to defend title
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Paris: A visit to the Moulin Rouge
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Weekend leisure: On pointe for fitness
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