A Choreography of Healing in Israel
March 10, 2010 · Posted by Dancing Perfectly Free ·
Daniel Banks and Adam McKinney, the founders of DNAWORKS, recently spent time in Israel working with two young men – both of whom studied dance – left immobile below the ribs after a gunman opened fire last August on a safe space in Tel Aviv for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender youth. The Jewish Forward recently wrote about Banks and McKinney’s experience and approach, which focuses on utilizing creativity and artistic expression to strengthen the healing process and build personal identity. Here is an excerpt from this inspiring story.
Last August a gunman entered the Aguda building in Tel Aviv and ...
Pro-Palestinian activists call for boycott
February 20, 2010 · Posted by InfiniteBody ·
Boycott Is Sought Against Israel Ballet
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Pro-Palestinian activists call for boycott
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Going Gaga in Israel, Part Two
November 27, 2009 · Posted by Dancing Perfectly Free ·
Batsheva Dance Company’s studios at the Suzanne Dellal Centre
Last Friday morning, I returned to Tel Aviv’s Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre to take my second Gaga class. After reawakening my body in Thursday evening’s class and getting a good night of sleep, I was eager for more Gaga. About thirty other people and I entered the top floor of Batsheva’s studios for our class with Yaara, a former dancer with Batsheva Dance Company who started her own company last year. The spacious studio was flooded with morning sunlight and had a fantastic view of the sea.
Yaara’s verbal instructions ...
Going Gaga in Israel, Part One
November 24, 2009 · Posted by Dancing Perfectly Free ·
The entrance to the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre
Since first experiencing Gaga – the movement language created by Batsheva Dance Company’s artistic director Ohad Naharin – in early 2008, I have been yearning for more, and so has most of the dance world. When the Israel-based company performs abroad, they try to offer Gaga classes not only for dancers, but also for the general public. After all, Naharin developed Gaga after years of working with both dancers and non-dancers while also recovering from his own back injury. Batsheva trains daily in Gaga, and since 2001, open classes in ...
LeeSaar Brings “Prima” to PS122
November 18, 2009 · Posted by Dancing Perfectly Free ·
LeeSaar dancers in February
LeeSaar The Company was established nine years ago in Israel by the actress and writer Lee Sher and dancer and choreographer Saar Harari, both of whom have been influenced by Ohad Naharin’s Gaga movement language. Not surprisingly, Gaga has informed the company’s process and technique. From November 18th through 22nd at PS 122, LeeSaar will perform Prima, an exploration of sensation, sexuality, and temptation for five performers, featuring the music “Like Something For Porno” by Felix Da Housecat. Videos from LeeSaar’s rehearsals for Prima are on the company’s website.
Prima will be performed November 18th through 22nd at ...
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. ...
