German Dance Platform Starts on Thursday
om February 23 to February 26, 2012 the 10th anniversary German Dance Platform, the leading festival of contemporary dance in Germany is held in Dresden. Most of the venues take place in the HELLERAU festival hall that stands for innovation in movement, perhaps more than any other theatre in Germany. A hundred years ago it was here that Émile Jaques-Dalcroze founded his Rhythmics School, Adolphe Appia created the prototype open stage, Alexander von Salzmann developed his revolutionary and legendary system of lighting and Heinrich Tessenow designed the imposing architecture with its inspired symmetry and balance. Today HELLERAU is certainly the premier location for contemporary dance in eastern Germany.
Unlike in previous years, the programme of the GERMAN DANCE PLATFORM 2012 was not entirely determined by the jury. For the first time, the DANCE PLATFORM’s co-organizers invited some additional, internationally renowned companies to take part: The Forsythe Company, Constanza Macras / Dorky Park, Meg Stuart / Damaged Goods and Sasha Waltz & Guests are among the most esteemed and influential representatives of German dance theatre.
The jury’s selection of ten very diverse, outstanding choreographies forms a cross-section of nearly all styles and formats current in contemporary German dance. An additional ten choreographers will also profile their work in newly introduced Pitching sessions. One more new element is featured in the side programme: a premiere by the Semperoper Ballett of choreographies by William Forsythe. This will offer spectators the opportunity to visit the world famous Semper Opera and is a conscious move to stretch the bounds of the DANCE PLATFORM concept and open it to ballet.
The Dance Platform Germany is the most distinguished forum of contemporary dance in Germany. Every two years it shows since 1994 an inventory of current movements and innovative trends of the German dance scene.
Source: www.tanzplattform2012.de
Josef Bartos
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