by Emilia & Linda on February 21, 2012
Via Press Release: Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Place starring Mikhail Baryshnikov. The work proposes a modern but dynamic balance of two different worlds: keeping ballet’s inherent form while working with mixed media, four artists combine forces in a new type of dance for camera. Place was created and staged by choreographer Mats Ek, [...]
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by Brian on February 14, 2012
Ballet Next, one of the most interesting independent dance companies to emerge recently, was founded by former ABT principal Michele Wiles and ex-NYCB Charles Askegard. Together they aim to make ballet more accessible, investing in new works and audience engagement. One of the company’s projects is the Ballet Next Exhibitions Series, where audience members are encouraged [...]
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Manhattan Movement & Arts Center,
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Mauro Bigonzetti,
Michele Wiles,
Misty Copeland,
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Sol Leon,
Swan Lake,
William Forsythe,
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by wschuster on February 7, 2012
Saturday, 4 February 2012 Leave it all on the (dance) floor! Having observed classical and contemporary classes (each counts for a quarter of the total score) the day prior, the Jury left the candidates on their own to warm up. Some used the raked studio space, others spent time in the warm-up area backstage, wrapped [...]
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Monique Loudieres,
Pieter Symonds,
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Rambert Dance Company,
Royal Ballet School,
Royal Danish Ballet School,
Thamires Chuvas,
Traces Solo,
Wiebke Schuster
by Emilia & Linda on February 4, 2012
The Prix de Lausanne is so much more than a ballet competition: it’s a huge celebration of dance that brings together artists from all around the world, including former Prix participants, staff and students who are hoping to take the next step into their careers. This year we had the opportunity to experience its 40th [...]
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Livia Gil,
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by wschuster on February 2, 2012
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 Raymondas, Kitris, Basilios – OH MY! Temperatures in Lausanne dipped below zero today, but the competition at the Beaulieu Theater is heating up: only one more day until the 20 finalists are announced. On Tuesday morning, the B-girls (ages 17 -18) “let loose” with former NYCB member Todd Williams in contemporary [...]
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Nikolaus Tudorin,
Patrick Armand,
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