Teatros del Canal in Madrid hosted the company of the well-known French choreographer Olivier Dubois. He brought a new version of his decade-old performance Tragédie, subtitled New Edit, to the Spanish capital.
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Das Fest – A Kinaesthetic Celebration
At the end of November, Berliner dance collective laborgras together with ensemble Continuum presented Das Fest to a sold-out Theater im Delphi, a dance piece bringing contemporary dance and Baroque music together.
Where ‒ Breath And Gesture Within Reach
The Studio Maiselovka in Prague's Old Town is home to 420PEOPLE under the direction of dancer, choreographer and artistic director Václav Kuneš.
The Extraordinary – A Successful Experiment At The Gallery
The fact that SPOLK is worth following was clear from its previous projects. It is a group of multitalented performers, the graduates of the Duncan Centre Conservatory – Kateřina Jabůrková, Adam Kmenta, David Králík, Žaneta Musilová, and Ester Trčková.
Pura Danza – Full-time neoclassicism with a touch of irony
At the beginning of October, the Teatro Real in Madrid hosted a premiere called Pura Danza (Pure Dance) put together by Spain's leading ensemble Compañía Nacional de Danza and its director Joaquín de Luz.
Bolero In Brno Or Whatever Was Available
Unlike the previous one, filled with full-length shows, the new season of the Ballet of the National Theatre in Brno (NdB Ballet) focuses on mixed bills.
Let's Connect Yesterday – A Piece Of Hope In Times Of Crises
The work by Miřenka Čechová, Markéta Vacovská and Alice Koubová, Let's Connect Yesterday, deals with the theme of crisis and adaptation to it.
Cri de cœur – Dancers of the Paris Opera Find their Voice
The ballet company of Paris Opera opened the new season with a daring premiere entitled Cri de cœur (A cry from the heart). The title is very fitting: the work puts on stage liminal situations, we do hear a lot of outcries.
Ever – Traces Deeply Imprinted In Dancers’ Bodies Forever
The 420PEOPLE company has opened the 2022/2023 theatre season with the premiere of the dancer production Ever with the choreography by the artistic director Václav Kuneš.
Knitting Peace – Cirkus Cirkör’s Peace Mission With Yarn Balls
The Letní Letná festival has taken root on the plain in Prague for nineteen years of its existence. It is associated with a pleasant and action-like atmosphere that enriches the city while the holidays slowly disappear.
Commander – About Children Who Had Their Own Version Of Truth
Mid-June saw the premiere of the recent multi-genre project Commander performed by the Czech dance and theatre company Farm in the Cave.
The Jungle Book – The Multi-Genre Project With A Bland Directing Statement
Azyl78 hosted the premiere of the long-awaited multi-genre The Jungle Book project. It is Matěj Forman’s adaptation of the famous story.
Insectum in… Prague – Movement Goofing Around from an Insect Perspective
TANEC PRAHA 2022 festival is in full swing and this year's programme includes its co-production with OperaEstate Festival Veneto.
PSOTA – Master – Authenticity, Emotions And Different Martin Dvořák
The Löw-Beer Villa in Brno hosted the premiere of the “dance documentary” PSOTA – Master by ProART Company. The performance depicts the life of the important ballet figure Ivo Váňa Psota.
Asylum By Rami Be’er: Dancing With Every Fibre Of Their Being
The Festival Theatre World in Brno has this year managed to put together a truly impressive introduction to the main programme. For two days in a row, Brno’s Mahen theatre hosted performances of Asylum by renowned Israeli choreographer Rami Be’er and the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company...
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