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William Forsythe – One Flat Thing Reproduced 02/03
Exciting and mesmerizing, this video shows the second part of William Forsythe’s ground breaking work, One Flat Thing Reproduced. As I watch this I am reminded once again of the William Forsythe’s incredible mind. He pushes the boundaries on what we call dance. With this work as he has broken all conventions and yet has…
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Lost Cause 2012 by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
Hypnotic and futuristic is the dance in this video created by the renowned Israeli choreographer, Sharon Eyal and designer, Gai Behar. The work is called, “Lost Cause” choreographed for the Betsheva Dance Ensemble in 2012. Sharon Eyal was a dancer with the Batsheva Dance Company for over ten years, and then became an associate director and resident…
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CELLI CONTEMPORARY BALLET – Excerpt from “RES” – “MANILIBERE” by Enzo Celli
Expressive and captivating is the movement in this video of excerpts from Enzo Celli’s ballet, “Res” – “ Manilibere”. It is danced by the Italian Celli Contemporary Ballet company. I don’t know the name of the composer or song. Celli is one of the breed of choreographers whose background is unconventional compared to those trained…
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Tamara Rojo – Isadora – part 2
Here is the second part to Tamara Rojo’s solo, In the Manner of Isadora Duncan, choreographed by Fredrick Ashton to five Brahms Waltzes. This video shows the last two waltzes. The second one is my favorite where Rojo gathers up rose petals and dances with them. It is just beautiful. Isadora Duncan travelled and danced…
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Tamara Rojo – Isadora – part 1
Spontaneous with delightful sensual abandon is this solo, called “In the Manner of Isadora Duncan” to Five Brahms waltzes. It is performed here by a principal of England’s Royal Ballet, Tamara Rojo for a special event as a tribute to Sir Fredrick Ashton one of the founding choreographers for the Royal Ballet. Today he is…
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V (PV) the ARROWS
Captivating and clever! This group piece is performed by dancers from the modern dance club at Okayama University in Japan. The music is by a well known Japanese band called, the ARROWS, and the dance was inspired by the tale, “A Frog in the Well”. Unfortunately, I am unable to find the name of the…
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Folding excerpt – Shen Wei Dance Arts
Visually striking these images are from a work choreographed and designed by American Chinese choreographer, Shen Wei. These excerpts are taken from a full work danced by the Shen Wei Dance Arts company that is based in New York. The music is a mix of traditional Tibetan Buddhist Mahakala chants with the celestial harmonies of…
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GISELLE – Luc Bouy e Ana Laguna
Love, betrayal and madness are the signature themes for this famous romantic ballet, Giselle. Only this video shows a wonderful twist in the interpretation featuring the main characters, Giselle and Albrecht, from the original cast of this ground breaking work by Mats Ek. Giselle is danced by Ana Laguna and Albrecht by Luc Buoy of…
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The Cost of Living – DV8 Physical Theatre
This video shows three short clips from a dance film called “The Cost of Living” directed by Lloyd Newson. Lloyd Newson formed a dance company called, DV8 Physical Theatre, that focuses on exploring theatre through dance. Newson’s company has won many awards for both live performance and film productions including a Dance on Camera Festival…
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Diana Vishneva – Beauty in motion F.L.O.W
Breathtaking and stunningly beautiful, this solo is danced by the Russian ballerina, Diana Vishneva. This solo is the second section out of a three part work called Picarte, which was initially called F.L.O.W. (For the Love of Women). It was choreographed for her by Moses Pendleton who was inspired for this piece by three artists;…