[Arthaus 100444] NETHERLANDS DANCE THEATRE: Jiri Kylian's Stamping Ground

SINFONIETTA
Czech-born Kylian was inspired by the beautiful music of his compatriot, Janaacek, to create this fluid, spacious, romantic ballet which has become a milestone in contemporary choreography. The forceful fanfares of Janaacek's music are matched by a ceaselessly energetic and exuberant display of movement, creating and image which carries through the composer's intention of evoking the spirit of the "modern, free Czech."

SYMPHONY IN D
In Symphony in D Kylian demonstrates his remarkable ability to create a highly inventive and graceful ballet which is, at the same time, extremely funny. Set to Haydn's Symphony No.101 (The Clock) and Symphony No. 73 (The Chase), it is an affectionate send-up of classical ballet poses and is performed with great wit and style by the Nederlands Dans Theater.

STAMPING GROUND
Stamping Ground is a unique and original ballet, inspired by Kylian's experience of Aboriginal culture and dance, which led him to seek out the universal qualities that underlie both modern ballet and a style of dancing that has survived in Australia for over 40,000 years. Stamping is the most important element in Aboriginal dance. Each tribe has its own way of dancing and his own Stamping Ground. In his ballet, Kylian allows the dancers to develop their individual personalities and relationships with each other within the dance group through the idiom of the choreography.

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[jackiehascrazytoes]

@emmawithnodilemma its based on indigenous australian dance. a lot of their dance is based on animals as well as the ability to dance as a unit. some of the movements arent actually based around animals but rather the aspect of their movements having a reaction on the rest of the group so that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

[vrbrno]

@emmawithnodilemma I thought chickens on drugs :)

[TxE]

@emmawithnodilemma I thought frogs :x

[emmawithnodilemma]

what kind of animal are they trying to be?!?

[Luca31095]

love it 

[vereda61]

This looks like theater for kids. The word "silly" comes to mind. The idea of "ilustrating the music" comes to mind as well. Not his best piece. Kylian has most amazing pieces, not this one.

[Memale2009]

Venez aux "Movimentos" qui auront lieu à Wolfsburg en été 2011 et vous allez voir danser ce groupe de sa manière originelle et géniale. Je dois dire que cet extrait me fait sourire (tant de jeunes hommes en slip, c'est ...enfin...euhmm), mais tout de même- pourqoui pas?

[henndri]

WONDERFULL SHOW

[bettyotiboo]

wow... fabolous!!

[triffus]

Beautiful