Thursday, November 3, 2011

Choreography by today's Leading Contemporary Dance Artists

Hi Class,

We've talked about the past and where the ideas of contemporary are coming from, and now I'd like to introduce you to choreographers of today. These three choreographers are some of the most recognized companies within the world of innovative contemporary dance. Anna Teresa De Keersmaker and Meg Stuart both make work out of Brussels, Belgium while Tere O'Connor is a New York based dance artist. Please watch each piece and come to class Monday with your questions, observations, and overall response to these works. They are all short excerpts from larger hour-long pieces, so please be aware that all of it is taken out of context. But knowing that, watch, enjoy, and notice what stands out for you and what questions about dance come up for you.

Happy Dance Watching!

Alicia

Rosas | THE SONG #2

Tere O'Connor Dance, BABY (2006) excerpts

MAYBE FOREVER - Meg Stuart & Philipp Gehmacher