Jiri kylian biography template

Biography [ change change source ]. Family [ change change source ]. Education [ change change source ]. Stuttgart Ballet [ change change source ]. Netherlands Dance Theatre [ change change source ]. Further activities [ change change source ]. Selected works choreography [ change change source ]. Selected Awards [ change change source ]. Films [ change change source ].

Further reading [ change change source ]. References [ change change source ]. Dans Magazine. Retrieved 15 August Netherlands Dance Theatre. NDT was one of the most innovative dance companies of Europe, enjoying great success practically from the beginning But after the departure of their two foremost choreographers, Hans van Manen and Glen Tetley, it was in decline.

It was clear that the very foundation of the company had to be rebuilt. He was a powerful figure, who liked to control all aspects of the running of the company. This fact lead inevitably to certain unease between the artistic and administrative directors.

Jiri kylian biography template

The positive spirit of "Sinfonietta" led to its overwhelming success and opened many doors to NDT, which were closed until that time. The company traveled to countries with established democratic systems, or to countries with oppressive political regimes. We have done that, in order to speak to the audiences directly, leaving any political differences aside.

Not only was the success overwhelming, but more importantly, the public with its long standing ovation, decided to send a message to the authorities stating that anybody should have the freedom to make a career abroad, return home, whenever he likes, and be allowed to show his work without any restrictions. In the meantime NDT became a refuge for many creative people.

In order to accommodate their need to express themselves, NDT started organizing so called "Christmas Cabarets" which were not only hysterically funny, but they also served as a platform allowing criticism of the artistic, or administrative direction, or simply as a ground, on which any personal wishes or frustrations could be heard. These "Christmas Cabarets" soon became "Choreographic Workshops", the new testing ground for young talent.

Many choreographers, artistic jiri kylian biographies template or teachers, active in many places around the world now, have created their first works here. In the years betweenNDT became an important place, where some of the most interesting creators produced their works: At that time, the artistic policy of the company had three main aims: 1 The invitation of some of the finest young choreographic talent from around the world: William Forsythe, Mats Ek, Christopher Bruce, Ohad Naharin and many others.

Dansa Spain. Dancers, who could no longer take part in the current repertoire of the company, but who posess a powerful personality, stage-presence, charisma, and the great gift to communicate with the public in the most basic human way. It was inthat he decided to create a small group for dancers, who find themselves in the precarious age between "forty and death".

The importance of this new development in dance was instantly recognized by the public, as well as by the media. The New York Times. Retrieved 5 February Retrieved 15 August Retrieved 19 August Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Archived from the original on 20 December Kylian Productions. The New York Times : Retrieved 10 August Archived from the original on 11 December Retrieved 20 August Dans Magazine.

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