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“Being human”
Pforzheim, Germany - At once a solo and an ensemble piece, both moving and uplifting, this digital reenactment of the ballet, “The Four Seasons“ by Guido Markowitz is a breathtaking dance performance.
Mild Dissociation 47
Dundee, Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM - Dive in and immerse yourself with this short film by the dancers of Scottish Dance Theatre and settle into a state of curiosity and daydreaming.
IT Dansa presents “Whim” from home
Barcelona, SPAIN - This one is pretty awesome. It shows us what can be done with existing pieces of dance even when we are all distanced apart. It’s invigorating, whimsical, and wondrous and set against the backdrop of one of the most magical cities in the world.
DISCO RIOT’S “current”
San Diego, USA -This intimate and innovative dance piece from San Diego’s DISCO RIOT is in two parts that can be found HERE and HERE. . From the submission: “currentis an examination of global systems of oppression, the interconnected nature of environmental and social justice, freedom of movement, and the possibility of embodied expression as a tool for cultivating resilience.”
“SILK Fluegge & SILK Cie.” Online Performances
Linz, AUSTRIA - Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, planned performances by “SILK Fluegge & SILK Cie..” could not premiere this summer as planned. They still wanted to make dance theater available for the people at home, so they have decided to show online screenings of various performances they’ve done over the last years.
''We'' Inclusive Contemporary Dance Performance
Yerevan, ARMENIA - This contemporary dance performance, under the artistic directorship of Tsolak MLKE-Galstyan, was scheduled to be performed on April 29, 2020 in Yerevan, Armenia. Because of the COVID-19, the performance was cancelled. This dance performance is based on discussions about public unity and how people with disabilities should not be separated from society, but instead should be a full-fledged part of it. The performance is a dialogue on this topic.. ”WE” is not simply a word, but an ideology of a society where everyone is united.
“Carry On!”
Philadelphia, USA - Asya Zlatina, Artistic Director of Artist House, began the first rehearsal of this piece to develop movement/material for building a larger work for a spring showcase as well as the Fringe Festival. She worked with the dancers to discuss where they were in life, how they felt and what message they wanted to portray. During rehearsal, they played around with a title. They were ready to meet for a second rehearsal, when suddenly they were all shut down because of COVID-19.
“The Quarry Project”
Vernont, USA -The Quarry Project is a site-specific dance/theatre piece made for the Wells Lamson quarry in Websterville, Vermont, one of the country’s oldest, deepest granite quarries, closed in 1986 and now flooded. The work on this dance piece began in 2016, was slated to be performed in August 2020 and is now postponed a year.
“proof that i live/d”
Boulder, USA - “Proof that i live/d" is a dance/video-art work-in-progress that directly responds to COVID-19 social distancing measures. Having been in the process of crafting and contributing to three performances that were cancelled/postponed due to the virus's impact on social gatherings, dancer rick h m considers the possibilities of dance/video-art within the confines of one's living room.
“Flamenco Reborn”
Seville, SPAIN - Flamenco Agency, which is based in Seville, the birthplace of flamenco, is dedicated to bringing flamenco culture to the rest of the world, having performed in over 25 countries on 4 continents since 2007. Their tour of the Balkans, including at least five shows, was cancelled due to COVID-19.
Krump Dance Workshop with Duwane Taylor
The Rhondda Valleys, WALES - Rooting Hip Hop Theatre in Wales is a training programme for Welsh Hip Hop Theatre, for dancers, teachers and the community. In this video, which is replacing workshops that were cancelled by Covid-19, Duwane Taylor talks you through foundations Krump Dance.
Heidi Duckler Dance: “Underway”
Los Angeles , USA -The Heidi Duckler Dance performance of “Underway,” set under the historical Los Angeles 7th Street Bridge and based on a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke, was cancelled because of the pandemic. They have attempted to put together an impression of the performance with photos and an interview with one of their dancers. You can also see a number of their thrilling performances on their website
“Rebirth of the Rose”
Austin, USA -With contemporary dance, spanish guitar and singing, Corps Multiple offers a beautiful, delicate and symbolic performance around the power of nature, exploring the complex link between human and nature. “Rebirth of the Rose” was performed last at The VORTEX in Austin, TX, as part of Corps Multiple's monthly performance residency. The next two dates in April got cancelled due to the pandemic.
“Hand at the Museum”
Philadelphia, USA - For the past seven years, collaborators Sean Thomas Boyt and Andy Thierauf have been creating work that spans a variety of genres by using dance and percussion as mediums for engaging performance art. “Hand at the Museum” is a quarantined version of a percussion and dance duet set for performance on April 3rd at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.
Gustavo Gomes’ “Lorelei”
Cologne, GERMANY - The premiere of Gustavo Gomes’ “Lorelei” was canceled due to Covid-19. A brazilian artist, dancer and choreographer based in Cologne, Germany, Gustavo has been working and performing pieces by choreographers and visual artists for many years.
Ebb/Flow Collective’s “Siren’s Last Song”
Oakland, USA - Ebb/Flow Collective’s performance on March 15 was canceled due to Covid-19. The company feels passionately about telling truths that are hard to face. “Siren’s Last Song” explores the environmental impact of plastics on our oceans. Set designs based on images of water and micro-plastics will filter through the viewer's consciousness.
Suprabatham Allaripu
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA - What an incredibly moving and thoughtful submission. This piece, which is an Indian Classical Bharathanatyum Piece titled ' Suprabatham Allaripu' was supposed to be performed at a festival on March 24th. I love the way that performer Zhen-Zhu Chandrasekaran described it in the submission:
TADHI ALAWI
Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA - Tadhi Alawi is a performing artist/dancer in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, who was supposed to present this dance video and a new solo at the Laois Dance Platform festival in Ireland, which was sadly cancelled. This piece is truly amazing.
Oklahoma City Ballet’s Future Voices Choreographic Showcase
Oklahoma, USA - Oklahoma City Ballet’s Future Voice’s Choreographic Showcase is a fun and creative showcase of the choreographic works of company members and industry professionals. This particular piece was choreographed by Robyn Pasternak with just under 6 hours of studio time! Check out how much hard work the choreographer and dancers put into this piece.