Contemporary Dance Videos

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  • Glory – Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève

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    In this video we change gears and see excerpts of a fairly new ballet called “Gloria” choreographed by Andonis Foniadakis. It is danced by artists of Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve. Here we have a wonderful example of how contemporary ballet can create visually rich images while abounding with such free and seamless movement.…

  • D-MAN in the Waters – Bill.T.Jones.mp4

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    This video shows the first section of the piece “D-Man in the Waters” choreographed by the renown American choreographer, Bill T Jones. This piece was choreographed in 1998. It is danced by the Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. The music is Mozart. What strikes me about this piece is how the energy flows, shifts and turns…

  • .Faun. Part 2 – In the Spirit of Diaghilev .

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    Here is the 2nd part of the “Faun” choreographed by Sidi Larbi cherkaoui and danced by James O’Hara and Daisy Phillips. The more I watch this dance the more mesmerized I become by how exquisite it is. The back drop and lighting are simple yet support the piece perfectly. The playfulness, innocent wonder and joy…

  • .Faun. Part 1 – In the Spirit of Diaghilev .

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    This video shows part 1 of a delightful duet called “Faun” choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. The dancers are James O’Hara and Daisy Phillips who are dancers in Cherkaoui’s company. The music is by Debussy. This piece was commissioned to be presented at the “In the Spirit of Diaghilev” festival. The dance is to celebrate…

  • .Vespers-Part 2 .

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    This video shows the remaining part of the piece, Vespers, choreographed by Ulysses Dove. The more I watch this piece the more amazed I am at the power, intensity and emotion that is rendered from these phenomenal dancers. The timing throughout is impeccable, the split second speed with moments of stillness are so dynamic as…

  • Vespers-Part 1. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

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    This video is a stunning piece danced by six women from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. It is called “Vespers” and was choreographed by the renowned American Choreographer, Ulysses Dove. The music is by Mikel Rouse. Ulysses Doves’ source of inspiration for this piece was from his childhood when he accompanied his Great Grandmother…

  • AfterLight part 2

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    This video shows a solo danced by Daniel Proitte choreographed by Russell Maliphant… The Music is Erik Satie played by Dustin Gledhill and special effects lighting by Michael Halls. This is a lovely solo by a male dancer, Proitte, who’s background comes from Hip Hop. It is such a treat and refreshing to see a…

  • Hofesh Shechter-Political Mother

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    The clips in this video are from the explosive piece called “Political Mother” choreographed by the most popular choreographer in the UK at the moment, Hofesh Shechter. He is Israeli born and now working in London England. His background as a dancer includes experience with the Batshiva Dance Company in Isreal. Hofesh Shechter is a…

  • .Semionova & Malakhov in Caravaggio – Staatsballett Berlin

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    This video is a really well made montage of clips from Mauro Bigonzetti’s new ballet, “Caravaggio” danced by the Staatsballett of Berlin. The music is composed by Bruno Moretti based on the style of Claudio Monteverdi. The principal dancers are Polina Semianova and V. Malakhov. This ballet is about the life of the famous Italian…

  • Preljocaj Angelin

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    The scene on this video shows the seven dwarfs from Angelin Proljocaj’s dance film, “Blanche Neige” (Snow White). The music is Mahler and suits the dance subject really well. The ballet is really interesting. There are a few scenes I particularly like and this is one of them. Again Contemporary ballet is stretching it self.…