CFHILL in collaboration with the Swedish Royal Opera
Hear Ohad Naharin, Batsheva Dance Company House Choreographer, talk about his 30 years at Batsheva Dance Company, his work and visions, the explosive force in contemporary dance and the existential conditions of dance in modern society.
Also - on Batsheva Dance Company through the eyes of Gadi Dagon.
In his role as House Photographer for the Batsheva Dance Company 1990-2016, Gadi Dagon was there, capturing and freezing the motion of Ohad Narahins extraordinary choreography. During this evening at CFHILL, we saw Dagon's beautiful photos of dancers in frozen movements, time standing still. Ohad Naharin's tells us how they came to be.
The conversation took place February 6, 2020.
‘Under Mr. Naharin’s direction, the Batsheva Dance Company has ascended to the upper echelons of contemporary dance.’
-New York Times, March 2019 .
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Premiere February 21, 2020 at the Royal Swedish Opera: Jiří Kylián, Mats Ek and Ohad Naharin takes on the Royal Swedish Ballet
Three of the world’s pre-eminent choreographers have placed their masterpieces in the hands of the Royal Swedish Ballet in a performance that showcases the very best in contemporary dance.
For the first time ever, Jiří Kylián, Mats Ek och Ohad Naharin will work alongside one another at the Royal Swedish Opera. They belong to a generation of choreographers that, within their respective genres, have touched and delighted audiences all over the world as well as inspired a joy of dance. This is an opportunity for the Royal Swedish Ballet to shine and show their diversity and skill - the audience will be dancing in their seats!