I’ve had a sinking feeling in me all day today, after I found out that Pina Bausch had passed away. It may sound excessive and may sound like I’m stretching the truth, but honestly, Pina Bausch is someone I worship. That is the right word… worship. Everytime I think of her works, it gives me … More Pina Bausch Remembered
23 June 2009, Sadler’s Wells, London Eonnagata tells the story of the Chevalier d’Éon, Charles de Beaumont – diplomat, writer, swordsman and a member of the King’s Secret, a network of spies under the control of Louis XV. De Beaumont was perhaps the first spy to use transvestitism in the furtherance of his duties and … More Eonnagata 女方
20 May 2009, Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London I liked the artistic concept of the first piece – Reservoir Of Giving I And II. I really like it when spoken word is mixed in with dance (like Jonathan Lunn Dance Company’s Reading Room!). The piece consisted of 2 dancers – one … More Lucy Guerin: Love Me
5 February 2009, Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall Thomas Noone is a classic artist figure. One who is brimming full of ideas, jumping from subject to subject when you talk to him, thanking you for your feedback while asking you ten other questions at the same time. What a great guy. Particularly … More Thomas Noone Dance: Crush and Fútil
31 January 2009, Royal Opera House, London 2 years and quite a few dance shows later, my all-time favourite is still Royal Ballet’s DGV. And my memory, anticipation and uberly-high expectations did not fail me… watching it the 2nd time was just as good as the first. The name of the piece Danse à Grande … More DGV / Carmen / Seven Deadly Sins
3 February 2009, Sadler’s Wells, London I love it when you come out of a show and you are desperate to find the song they danced to/sang/played 🙂 The song I was desperate to download this time round was Schubert’s Impromptu – 3 Klavierstücke, D 946 Nr. 1. It’s a beautiful song and I loved … More Celebration: Agnes Oaks & Thomas Edur
24 February 2009, Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, London. I really liked how they stood in a line and walked and moved at different paces. I liked the piece they did with musical boxes. The section where they passed the mic about. And the duet between the two men. The dancers were fantastic. Great sportsmanship, … More Candoco Dance Company
Ahh.. my first post. The ten shows in 2008 that I found the most memorable, the most inspiring, the most enjoyable… ones that made me think, moved me, changed my perceptions were… 1. Yo-yo Ma & Kathryn Stott (Barbican, London, December 2008). Hands down winner! In particular Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos…I had never … More Among 2008
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