Idan Cohen’s Swan Lake, Sans Swans
April 7, 2010 · Posted by Dancing Perfectly Free ·
Idan Cohen’s Swan Lake, photo by Marek Weis
Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 PM, the Center for Performance Research will present Israeli choreographer Idan Cohen’s intriguing 2009 version of Swan Lake. Though this 21st-century interpretation does away with the fairy tale narrative, the royal court, and the corps of swans, Cohen preserved Tchaikovsky’s heart-wrenching score, only cutting a few sections so that his piece is eighty minutes in length. Additionally, he and his cast of three dancers explored themes in the original story – human nature, good versus evil, and different aspects of beauty – while considering the relevance of these ...
mish mash
March 7, 2010 · Posted by Widening the I ·
One of the reasons I keep this blog is to assist my own shoddy memory. I’ve seen so much good art recently that I haven’t been able to write up fully but don’t want to let the events slip away completely. This list is an attempt to seal in some memories from late February/early March.
Christylez Bacon
Most unexpected enjoyment while performing familial or work duties: tie! between the House of Bernarda Alba at American University and The Weathered Road at the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. By the time the flamenco dancer came along, I felt like I had ...
Award Winning Israeli Choreographer IDAN COHEN
February 6, 2010 · Posted by Peridance Capezio Center ·
Mar 15, 2010 - Mar 21, 2010; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, SunMonday - Friday - Tech & Rep: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMSunday - Showing and Q&A: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMInfluenced by release technique, floor work, Gyrokinesis® and improvisation, Idan Cohen has created a movement quality that is both expressive and virtuosic. His classes encourage creativity and originality, while still focusing on technical prowess. Within his technique and repertory class, Idan also includes choreography, improvisation and composition.Dancers registered for the entire workshop will participate in a showing on Sunday, March 21st. Following the ...
International Exposure 2009: A Perspective from Abroad
December 30, 2009 · Posted by Dance In Israel ·
Video: Maya Brinner’s Red Ladies was one of several works exploring the individual within the group at International Exposure
A few weeks after International Exposure 2009, not only am I continuing to mull over some intriguing works that I saw, but I am still thinking about the many attendees I met and contemplating the conversations I had with them.
It was truly remarkable to see how many presenters were scoping out Israeli dance with the hopes of bringing Israeli choreographers or companies to their venues. The audience at International Exposure was well-informed, sophisticated, and worldly; its members were knowledgeable about the contemporary ...
International Exposure 2009: Showcasing Israeli Dance
December 5, 2009 · Posted by Dance In Israel ·
Barak Marshall’s Rooster. Photo by Avi Avin.
As autumn turns into winter, there’s an interesting progression from one dance festival in Tel Aviv to the next. Tel Aviv Dance introduces Israeli audiences to top-notch dance from around the globe before giving way to Curtain Up, a celebration of new Israeli-made works. And then, in a few concentrated days of concerts, International Exposure attempts to introduce Israeli dance to the world by showcasing the past year’s bounty (including recently premiered Curtain Up works) to foreign arts presenters who just might invite local choreographers to perform in their home countries.
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Swan Lake Revamped
August 23, 2009 · Posted by Body Language ·
The ballet Swan Lake is a staple of classical theatrical dance in the West. It stands serenely on a pedestal, worshiped by little girls in tiny tutus. Who would dare to attempt such a daunting task as re-interpreting Swan Lake? Idan Cohen.This Israeli choreographer's vision is realized through three female dancers who stay on stage throughout the entire piece. The work is given a complete aesthetic overhaul, with dark colors and twisted shapes. For more information, check out the link below for a full article from the Jerusalem Post titled When the Cygnet Grows Up. ...
