Humour is a great ice-breaker instantly forming a bond, either between individuals or groups of people. It can release tension in any situation and make even the most unpleasant task tolerable . . . although it is directed at the work place, its advice and principles would apply to any environment or situation
Figures in Extinction is essentially about the trials and tribulations of life in the twenty-first century and the pressures and restrictions we all face, where separation from our true nature adds to our alienation and isolation. We are lead to believe that one way or another, the end of the world is nigh – but then history shows it always has been.
RIDCC has rapidly grown to become an internationally celebrated dance event. It offers several prizes, the most prestigious of which is the RIDCC XL Production award of €100,000, the biggest and most prestigious of its type in the world, to be spent on a new and original piece for Scapino.
The choreography is crafted and executed exceptionally. For me, its heart resided in mastering the fluidity of movements. The show was based on how humans interact with each other in this age of rampant capitalism, to depict the utter frustration that plagues us, and what freedom from this vicious cycle looks like.
MADE in NL featured six dance pieces, blending classical and neo-classical styles: Het Zwanenmeer, Embers, Sonder, Scurry Night, Ever After, and Visions Fugitives. Each piece had its own identity, giving all dancers the opportunity to perform.
Fenix is the world’s first art museum about migration. It is housed in a restored monumental warehouse from 1923 that stands on the quays of departure and arrival in the city of Rotterdam. At this location, Fenix gives space to more than a hundred artists, originating from all continents.
The embellishment of the new Paris is depicted by the modern painters, the ones we now call impressionists. It was Claude Monet who, in 1867, placed his canvas facing the modern city when he asked permission to paint from a balcony of the Louvre.
Jewels remains a timeless and unique masterpiece—an exquisite fusion of movement, music, and design. Het Nationale Ballet’s performance brought this masterpiece to life with remarkable precision and artistry, reaffirming its brilliance. It proved once again that great ballet, like great jewels, never loses its shine.
