Her approach is a fresh reminder of an alternative femininity, maybe similar to that of Madonna who fearlessly re-invents herself every day.” Sharon Eyal is often lauded for her work with female dancers dance critic Gaby Aldor comments, “the clarity of movement in Eyal’s dances is such that feminine splendor becomes magnificence greater than life, worthy of goddesses. Dressed in white, quilted two-piece costumes, the dancers combine extreme balletic technique with uncanny flexibility and mysteriously stripped-down performance qualities. premiere of Killer Pig, commissioned by Carte Blanche for six female dancers in their company, is a convergence of sensuality and physical prowess. Love’s rhythmic style results in “pure dance, singing the praise of the human body’s gift” ( Ha’aretz, Israel). Numerous movement sections overlap one another as dancers transition in and out of duets, trios, and ensemble phrases. Twelve dancers are accompanied by a ballad by Lisa Germano, an artist with a hushed vocal style and emotional lyrics, blended with an atmospheric soundscape with techno beats. Sharon Eyal’s Love was originally choreographed for Batsheva Dance Company, which presented the work’s U.S. The combination of Eyal’s unconventional choreography and Carte Blanche’s distinguished technical abilities delivers performances of artistic intensity, described as “top notch of imaginative, precise, and powerful dance art” ( Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, Austria.) premiere of Killer Pig presents a hypnotic, sensual look at femininity, while Love is a testimony to the ensemble’s strength in handling complex and layered choreographic material. full company debut in a program of compelling works by Batsheva Dance Company house choreographer Sharon Eyal of Israel at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festivalon June 29-July 3. Underlining the growing internationalism of the contemporary dance world, Carte Blanche, Norway’s award-winning National Company of Contemporary Dance, makes its U.S. Guro Nagelhus Schia of Carte Blanche in 'Killer Pig' (photo Erik Berg)
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