Deemed as one of most challenging dance forms in the arts field, ballet is a performance dance that requires discipline, flexibility and amazing work ethic. Possibly one of the reasons why the performing arts of ballet is widely appreciated by layman and experts alike, ballet is a genre of dance that is often arduous to master. Honing the intricate skills of ballet demands one’s utmost dedication and commitment as its poised style and tiers have become a highly technical form of dancing, especially over the recent years.

A performing art that has gained much interest, techniques of ballet have been known to be extremely powerful, touching the hearts of the audience. Having the innate ability to sway the feelings of the spectators, most often the performances move people to tears while others make people feel a sense of ecstasy. However, no matter what the performance entails, tragedy or drama, one element remains the same; the spectacular movements of the ballet performers.

An important event to the New Zealanders, the 2011 Tower Tutus on Tour will undoubtedly attract many people around the world, as the performances exude elegance, class and grace. This year, the main concentration of the performances will be about families. Encapsulating a sense of family-friendly entertainment for everyone to enjoy, it is bound to be a perfect time for adults and children alike to enjoy.

An event that is organized biennially, the Royal New Zealand Ballet will travel around the country between February and April. In hopes to visit both cities and towns, the people of New Zealand will be able to witness the dancers in all their glory whilst they perform the two productions planned for the tour: Pinocchio and Verdi Variations.

A children ballet, Pinocchio is a classical piece that children will love as it will prove to be a brilliant show-piece of a traditional children’s story. A story that comes to life, the ballet performers will present an entertaining and amusing tale that will engage the audience in an unforgettable ride.

A sparkling piece, Verdi Variations will be a stunning performance of incredible duets and dramatic solos. A grand performance, it promises to be an impressive performance filled with dazzling tiaras and exquisite tutus.

A night of breathtaking performances, the event will be held in town halls, school gymnasiums and community theatres in over 40 cities and towns. Lovers of classical ballet are bound to have an amazing time, astounded by the grace and poise of the choreographic movements.

For those who are interested in witnessing such remarkable performances when the tour hits Queenstown on March, there are many hotels nearby that should be considered. One such Queenstown hotel is Millennium Hotel Queenstown. Guest staying in this luxury hotel Queenstown offers will have the most comfortable settings of elegantly decorated rooms and will be in close proximity to the entertainment and shopping destinations in the area.

On the northeast side of Tokyo lies a small sea side village known as Asakusa. This village was established in the 7^th century. The story goes that two fishermen out at sea one day found not fish but a small golden statue in their fishing nets. This Buddhist statue was that of the deity Kannon. Kannon was revered as a deity of compassion.

On this auspicious day which was the 18^th of March 628, a Golden Dragon appeared above the village in the sky to mark the finding of this statue.

Dragons are popular among Asian nations, and unlike their Western counterparts are usually serpentine in appearance, wingless, and comparatively benevolent. Of these the golden ones are a rare breed and are not seen easily as they are invisible.

The appearance of this Golden Dragon in the village of Asakusa, together with the finding of the golden statue catapulted this village to fame. The enshrined statue in the Sensoji Temple grew in importance and popularity whilst becoming a famous pilgrim’s spot.

Thereafter every year, a special Golden Dragon Dance is held to commemorate the visitation of the original dragon nearly 1300 years ago. This dance dragon weighs only 75 kilos and is around 15 meters in length, whereas its live counterpart was thought to be over 30 meters long.

The dragon dances thrice before it disappears from public view until the next year. This dragon is held up on poles and is manoeuvred by 8 men. Whilst the dragon dances, ladies attired as geishas use traditional instruments to play music.

Visitors to Tokyo during this period should not pass up the opportunity to be a part of this interesting Golden Dragon Dance Festival, as it is truly a memorable experience. If the visitor is looking for a Tokyo serviced apartment from which to base themselves, then the Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo is one exceptional choice offering some of the finest service apartments Tokyo.

Once you look beyond the surface you’ll discover that Singapore is anything but dull or uninteresting. It is wealthy of a blend of Malay, Indian, Chinese and western cultures. Known as one of the world’s most prosperous countries, Singapore is a place where mostly traffic jams are non-existent and the population looks wholesome and clean-cut and it delivers stylish, innovative restaurants and the best shopping of Southeast Asia. And when you need a little break from the urban confines, there is an abundance of radiant reservoirs and leafy swathes in the centre of the island.

Singapore is the host of the annual M1 Singapore Fringe Festival which is about music, theatre, dance, mixed media and visual arts created and presented by international and Singaporean artists. The festival carries a different theme each year aiming to offer the best of cutting-edge, contemporary and socially engaged creations to its international audience. This event is serves as a creative hub, with the purposes of discussion and innovation; a platform for provocative and meaningful art to be noticed and admired.

The event promises a variety of ticketed and free artistic exchanges and interactive events, dance, covering music, theatre and visual arts followed by talk-back sessions with the artists. The festival’s rational motto is “Art teaches nothing except the significance of life” and it brings radical art to venues throughout Singapore. This fantastic thought-provoking feast was created with the culture vultures in mind.

The theme of the festival in 2010 was ‘Art and the Law’, whilst in 2011 it was ‘Art and education’ and in 2012 it will be ‘Art and religion’, looking for creations in disciplines that will suit the theme perfectly. This is a volunteer driven festival featuring the participation of people with a keen interest in the arts and in meeting people, whilst a prior experience in arts is an added advantage.

The traveller to this fair sunny isle in the tropics have a plethora of accommodation choices, And for a Singapore hotel reservation, do some online research and make your pick, whereas Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore, the 4-star boutique hotel Singapore can be highly recommended.

The Auckland Arts Festival explores the universe of possibilities under the human imagination and their expression through art. Since its inauguration in 2003, the festival has become a premier attraction not only for the city but for the region. The festival consists of a range of arts well spiced with different flavours of the world making it extremely palatable, hugely entertaining and widely stimulating for a broad minded audience.

This year’s festival is going to even surpass expectations. The themes which encompass the infinite universe of the human imagination and the thrill of discovery and travelling to exotic worlds of art undoubtedly sound promising. The different segments range from Theatre, Music and Dance to Art. As for the actual items, Douglas Wright’s dance act is sure to be one stunning masterpiece that is going to be as thrilling as predicted. On a different note special acts from Vietnam as well as India are designed for Eastern preferences with the latter featuring mellow, tantalizing Rajastani music that never goes out of style or mind. From the ancient folk dance water puppetry of Vietnam, there is a bigger shift of pace to the highly sophisticated seductive cabaret that is aptly called smoke and mirrors with its seductive, smoky and spellbinding brilliant performances. From the ‘sound of the ocean’ that is a much acclaimed global masterpiece to the folk dance and contemporary melodies of China to India’s famous classicals, the music is going to be raw and original and in its very unfamiliarity delightful and appealing.

The festival spans over several days and it would indeed be an equally glorious experience to stay over at an Auckland hotel with a central location and reputed quality of services and comforts. Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbour City has that distinct advantage of not only being within easy reach of the central business district, but also having a magnificent view of the harbour through each of its guest rooms. Rated as a four star Qualmark hotel, this is one superb Auckland New Zealand hotel to reside in while visiting the city during the festival days.

Possibly the largest and grandest fashion event in Asia, the Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall brings together renowned fashion designers from around the globe. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, it is considered to be the “it” event that should be penned down on everyone’s calendar, bringing in designer collections and internationally branded fashion products.

Considered to be the second largest fashion exhibition in the world, the annual Fall Fashion Week for 2011 is expected to take place during the 17^th and 20^th of January. Presenting the world with its hottest fads in the blooming fashion industry, the fair is known to be a magnet luring countless fashion personalities for numerous business opportunities. Expected to bring an estimate of 1700 suppliers of accessories and garments, the fair will extend to those who produce and supply anything that is related to the fashion industry. These suppliers with their products come from around the world, hoping to attend the impressive festival of fashion designing.

Categorized into varying groups, the exhibition will be classified into eleven zones, depending on their diverse themes. These sections of themed fashion categories address the different needs of the global fashion industry. In addition, it will be organized in such a way to make the journey around the fair much easier, spending less time searching for what you want by creating an efficient way of connecting buyers and suppliers.

Celebrating its 42^nd year, 2011 is anticipated to bring great collections of various designs, hoping to bring in more than the previous years fashion collections. Showcasing such detailed adornments, the most highly anticipated zone to be more of a success is the large Emporium de Mode, which was introduced to the establishment in 2007.

The wealth of famed personalities that attend the fair will also be astounded by an equally fascinating highlight of the fair, the World of Fashion Accessories. Flaunting its spectacular collection of accessories, the combination of items such as gloves, jewelry, shoes, hats and handbags will be a fascinating sight. Ranging in different styles, triggered by one’s inspiration, driven by talent and skill, these items complete one’s entire look.

Among the other zones, some worthy of mention are Garment Mart, Bridal and Evening Wear, Intimate Wear, Fabrics and Yarn and Infant and Children’s wear. Others include fashion related themed zones including Testing, Certification and Inspection, Trade Services and Sewing Supplies. These zones will provide a complete picture into the fashion industry, presenting specialists who showcase quality fabric.

A vital field, there are a number of countries that participate. Some of the places include India, Japan, China and Taiwan. Projecting their own individual fashion and expanding their sense of style, they are expected to present a large quantity of fashion, from different brands, from garments to accessories.

There are a series of events planned. A few of them include seminars covering the latest trends and forecasting of future trends. It is the perfect platform for those who obsessed with fashion and are involved in the fashion industry. As many industry players from around the world gather in the area, the seminars will also include production of garments and brands. The speakers planned to be at the event are from Paris hailing from an international brand. Furthermore, there will be the annual Hong Kong fashion Designers Contest and the Hong Kong Fur Federation’s Designers Love Fur Collection.

For those on the lookout for vacations in Hong Kong, there are many 4 Star Hotels Hong Kong has to offer. One such hotel is the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong. Staying in one of these Hong Kong rooms will provide you with the most comfortable setting with the finest views.