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This curated page features some of the submissions that really stood out to us. We’ll be updating this section regularly, so keep checking back!
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.
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.
“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 breathtaking dance performance. From the submission: “Tthe dance film “Being human” tells us the story of a single human being, a man remembering and experiencing different moments and levels in life: We see him, always saved by a devine guide. He and all others feel alone, threatened. But in spring, they develop other qualities: Desire makes them feel happy and hopefull and loving each other. Summertime brings us further: It represents times in life when we are older, living in matured relationships that are full of both misunderstandings and passion. Winter times let us reflect on ourselves. Our ‘human being’ meets his greatest love that he is not able to keep alive.”
Mild Dissociation 47
Dundee, Scotland, UNITED KINGDOM - Dive in and immerse yourself with this socially distanced short film by the dancers of Scottish Dance Theatre and settle into a state of curiosity and daydreaming.
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.”
Duencia
Philadelphia, USA - This collection of images was submitted to us by the artist and creator, Scot J. Wittman. This beautiful mix of photography and dance is a larger part of the piece, Duencia, which has been created by Scot.
''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.
Dutch National Ballet
Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS - Unboxing Ballet 2, with creations of Hans van Manen and other leading choreographers, is sure to delight both die-hard dance fans and first-time audiences. Due to the measures against the spread of coronavirus these performances are cancelled.
3 Faces - Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lampur, MALAYSA - ASK Dance Company (ADC) is a professional dance collective. We specialize in providing training, workshops, master classes, performances, choreography as well as undertaking collaborative projects in traditional and contemporary genres of dance.
HOUSE OF NAMES - ODC Theatre, San Francisco
House of Names was set to open at the ODC Theatre in San Francisco on April 17, but this has been postponed.