A
QUESTION OF DISTANCE
CH: Philippe Saire, Switzerland
Two international premieres
Two stunning new works especially created for DANCE THEATRE OF
IRELAND by guest Choreographers Charles Cre-Ange (France)
and Philippe Saire (Switzerland), premiered to critical acclaim
in April 2001 in Dublin's Tivoli Theatre.
"
..a sexy, sensuous, exciting and, at times, totally
hypnotic evening -
a magnificent evening of music, dance
and theatre. A resounding success, this show."
Joe Jackson Hot Press 25 April 2001
"....a glorious evening of contrasts, humour, grace,
provocative thoughtfulness and a degree of craft and artistry
that is entrancing"
Patrick Brennan The Examiner April 9 2001
"An evening of innovation
a night of eloquent dance
brimming
with energy and fun
This show is all about movement
the
performances were electric."
Seona MacReamoinn The Sunday Tribune April 8 2001
" A Question of Distance is Saire's highly poetic, beautiful,
unpredictable and witty articulation of how human beings allocate
space (or not)
the liquid voice of Nat King Cole drips
over the highly sensual textures
.Charles Cre-Ange uses
modern and rock dance music (Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, Leftfield)
to present us with a harder, more urban elaboration on notions
of exile, isolation and difference. Both works stress the
individuality and ultimately the dignity of the human being."
Patrick Brennan, The Examiner
"It is steep, daring, unbridled, true
movement
moves like a magnetic connection amongst the dancers, who
give of themselves completely, joyously
these works are
commendable also for their exact timing, their brevity
other
choreographers should be so inspired
"
Jean Claude Dienis, DANSER (FRANCE)
"
remarkable invention, imagination
perfect
interpretation - cold and abstract when needed, warm to sensual
at other moments
a success."
Philippe Verrielle, Les Saisons de la Danse
"outstanding performances
brilliant
"
Carolyn Swift The Irish Times April 6 2001
"The two works are serendipitously complementary
the
individual in relation to occasionally hostile incursions
by others into their own comfort zones features in both works
invention
with humour and charm
provocative
young and
attractive."
Dixon, Ballet International (Germany)
"...freely inspired
Refreshing!
.this choreography
is the best of Saire
"
Jean Pierre Pastori, 24 Hrs, Switzerland
"
a funny and very human work
The sequences
danced in silence alternate with others moved by cords or
songs by Nat King Cole. The swiftness becomes tranquillity,
the bright spots melt in an intimate lighting. The six dancers,
dressed in bright scarlet or apple green costumes explode
in a space limited by a square of light. Couples meet, fall
in each others arms or get violently entangled."
Anna Hohler Le Temps 6 April 2001, Switzerland
"
capturing movement and relationship between
people
the wonder of Saire's choreography
In Charles
Cre-Ange's work, it explodes upon you
we are left in
awe of a stage alive with movement
it swings in every
direction. And then it is over
we walk down the road,
aware of the proximity of the people around us and the closeness
of couples that pass. Something to inspire me, and I found
it when I went to this production."
Ciaran McMahon, Scroll Internet Magazine
Ch. Charles Cre-Ange & Philippe Saire;
Dancers: Blanca Arrieta, Stefano Botto, Niamh Condron, Robert
Connor, Peta Coy, JJ Formento and Robert Jackson; Music: Brahim
Ferrer, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, Leftfield, Cake, The Buena
Vista Social Club, Studio XY2, Nat King Cole, Karl Friedrich
Aber, Marin Marais and Corelli; Costumes: Marc O' Neill/Charles
Cre-Ange; Lighting: Mark Galione/Charles Cre-Ange ; Set Design:
Charles Cre-Ange
This production has been made possible with the support of :
The Arts Council, The French Embassy, The Swiss Embassy and The
Dublin Corporation
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