David Dawson's 'timelapse/(Mnemosyne) for Dutch National Ballet

David Dawson is based in Berlin, from where he works as a freelance choreographer. He has previously worked as a dancer and resident choreographer with the Dutch National Ballet and as resident choreographer with SemperOper Ballett in Dresden. Unlike Cherkaoui, Dawson's work is based on classical ballet technique, although he interprets it in a very personal and modern-poetic way. His premiere work for the Dutch National Ballet will be a piece for a large ensemble, to music by the English composer, DJ and multimedia artist Robin Rimbaud, who is better known as 'Scanner', because of his use of mobile phones and police scanners during live performances.

With his newest creation, David Dawson reflects upon the legends from Greek Mythology. Each passing scene weaves a magical journey back in time, exploring the ideas that lay beneath these stories and questions their continued value and meaning to our modern day psyche.

Video by Altin Kaftira

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• nationale
• ballet
• dutch
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• timelapse
• dance
• classical
• modern
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• michele jimenez
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• remi wortmeier
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[MsTwenty1]

LOVE Dawson and his art! An absolute must see!!!

What a great opportunity to work with such an amazing choreographer! These dancers are so lucky. Bravo, Ted Brandsen! May all other ballet directors follow your example!!

My only critic to the Dutch National Ballet would be concerning the trailer. Concept and editing are smart and beautiful. Would be nice if the creator's name could be credited in the description - he or she deserves to be recognized.

[sylvieguillemfanx10]

i cant wait i love his choreo so much

[emsky2000posse]

i do like ballet ...but for me this video is to flashy....to many different shots per minute...i can hardly focus on one danser.....

[Lauriefishbone]

I would really give up all my money and my soul to dance like that

[SuperAndrewFACE]

I love it!!!

[LeeLeeMoss]

AltinKaftiraFTW!!!

[LeeLeeMoss]

yes, credits for videoS a MUST!!

[danceawaaay]

Please perform in Munich ):

[mashedpotatoes97]

This is amazing:) Thank you SO much for posting!

[hillalu]

Some of those dancers are wearing some bad-ass leotards!