Nexus focuses on the journey and growth of students throughout the early stages of dance training: from the foundational steps to learning to jump, glide and fly.

In Nexus, Shaun challenged the dancers to use the basic principles of ballet to find their own artistic voices; to push the classical techniques they have learnt in order to establish their own creative and innovative flare. The nexus in this case is the connection between the performer, the foundation of classical ballet technique, the music and the choreographic style to really bring the work to life.

“I am exceptionally proud of the journey taken to produce this work and want to celebrate the dedication and commitment of all students. Their success and enthusiasm clearly highlights the incredible work of the staff at New Zealand School of Dance.”    - Shaun James Kelly