Canadian Premiere

NOORD NEDERLANDSE DANS (NND)
featuring 14 dancers!

Wednesday February 15 @ 8pm
Thursday February 16 @ 8pm
Saturday February 18 @ 2pm and 7pm

Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

Established in 1997 by the Dutch Ministry of Culture, Noord Nederlandse Dans (formerly known as NND/Galili Dance) based in Groningen, Holland, is one of the country’s top contemporary dance companies. NND has long been known for its athleticism, musicality and virtuosity. Under Stephen Shropshire’s Artistic Direction and choreographic leadership since 2009, the company has built a multi-faceted repertoire of intellectually and emotionally challenging works. In-demand internationally, they have been frequent guests at festivals and venues in Brazil, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Israel, Spain, Finland, Japan and Russia. This is their first visit to Canada.

“NND…continues to present physically thrilling programs that engage the emotions and intellect. Shropshire’s work re-affirms the company’s position as one of the most exciting and original dance companies working in the Netherlands today.” rovinginsight.org

“Gat is a major talent…the audience responded with nothing less than a collective sigh at the fragility, beauty and, finally, the resilience of life.”
Los Angeles Times

More info on Noord Nederlandse Dans and interviews with poet Derrick Brown and Emanuel Gat.
Derrick Brown - view interview
Emanuel Gat - view interview
Instrumental Review - view article

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World Premieres

DONALD SALES
& CHERICE BARTON
plus a world premiere by Aszure Barton

Sunday February 19 @ 7pm
Monday February 20 @ 8pm
Tuesday February 21 @ 8pm

Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

Celebrated dancers and choreographers Donald Sales & Cherice Barton in a new duet created for them by world-renowned choreographer Aszure Barton (yes, Cherice and Aszure are sisters!) titled Chapter Three: Collaboration, with an original score by Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin.

AND

A new work Donald & Cherice create together during their 6-week Chutzpah! residency. Joining them on stage are extraordinary dancers Lara Barclay, Leon Feizo-Gas, Jennifer Welsman, Cori Caulfield, Kevin Tookey, Davon Rainey and Jeffrey Mortensen.

Delivered in a visual style akin to classic western cinema and fusing their unique backgrounds, passion for film and a shared sense of humour, Donald Sales & Cherice Barton join choreographic forces to create a mysterious world. They transport the audience to a lawless frontier where survival is ruthless and human emotion magnified. We will get a delicious theatrical feast, and as expected, great dancing!

Cherice Barton is an internationally-acclaimed dancer, choreographer, director, actor and creative force in entertainment and the performing arts. She most recently joined Julie Taymor, Bono & The Edge as resident choreographer for Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark. She was also the resident choreographer for the Cirque aquatic spectacle, Le Reve in Las Vegas.

Donald Sales‘ stunning career in dance includes performing with Dance Theatre of Harlem, many years dancing principal roles with Ballet BC and touring this past fall with Aszure Barton & Artists.

Aszure Barton is one of the most celebrated and respected choreographers on the scene today. In addition to her own company, she has created works for Mikhail Baryshnikov, Hell’s Kitchen Dance, The National Ballet of Canada, American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Martha Graham Dance Company and Netherlands Dance Theatre, among others.

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Canadian Premiere

BODYTRAFFIC in MONGER
AND
Noam Gagnon in Thank you, You’re Not Welcome

Thursday February 23 @ 8pm
Saturday February 25 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday February 26 @ 2pm

Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre

The full-length Canadian premiere of the multi-faceted work MONGER is choreographed by one of Israel’s most celebrated choreographers, Barak Marshall and performed by the vibrant Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company, BODYTRAFFIC.

Marshall‘s MONGER, that has been performed worldwide for 9 dancers, tells the emotive, visual and theatrical story of a group of servants trapped in the basement of the house of an abusive mistress. It explores the dynamics of hierarchy, power, free will and the compromises one makes in order to survive. MONGER‘s narrative draws from several sources, including the life and work of Bruno Shultz, Jean Genet’s play The Maids and Robert Altman’s film Gosford Park. This powerful piece features a dramatic musical score that combines elements of Gypsy, Balkan, classical and rock music.

“A highly original work…The power of the piece lies in its original movement language and theatricality…The result is unique, refreshing and powerful.”
Ruth Eshel, Ha’aretz

Since his entrance into dance in 1995, choreographer Barak Marshall has established himself as one Israeli dance’s most innovative and unique voices. His movement is physical, sharp, fast, contains ethnic-contemporary motifs and is known for being highly emotive, visual and theatrical. Marshall was Batsheva Dance Company’s first-ever house choreographer and has created works for the Philadanco Dance Company, MDT Dance Company, Austria’s ABCD Dance Company, the Suzanne Dellal Centre, the Israel Festival, Habima National Theater of Israel and was resident choreographer at the 1998 and 1999 American Dance Festivals. MONGER is being performed in Israel, Europe, the US and now in Canada.

BODYTRAFFIC is a leading-edge contemporary dance company founded by Lillian Barbeito and Tina Finkelman Berkett in 2007. In the company’s short history they have performed at numerous dance venues in Los Angeles, around California and in New York to mounting acclaim.

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Thank You, You’re Not Welcome is dancer and choreographer Noam Gagnon‘s newest full-length work. This madcap tale ushers audiences deep into a wild storybook world in the tradition of the Brothers Grimm. With James Fagan Tait as director and writer the work employs Gagnon’s signature choreographic language of fierce, hyper-speed movement that combines humour, pathos and absurdity. Ottawa Xpress named it “Best Dance Performance in 2011″.

“Gagnon is made for the stage, a sacred monster of a performer” Vancouver Sun

“Marshall’s work possesses a joie de vivre, an enchantment which pulls us into a magical world” La Republique

“[BODYTRAFFIC] has surged to the forefront of the Los Angeles dance scene, pairing sophisticated choreographies with top-run local dancers.” LA Times

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