06 September 2013
Superstars slightly deflated
By: Sacha Knox
In a first for South Africa, Introdans (Holland) delivered a
repertoire of technically brilliant neo-classical ballet performances to the
stage of the 15th Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience. This
repertoire consisted of: ‘Polish Pieces’ by Hans van Manen, ‘Evening Songs’ by
Jiří Kylián, ‘Pas de Danse’ by Mats Ek, ‘Anaphase’ by Ohad Naharin, and
‘Sinfonia India’ by Nacho Duato. There was a real sense of excitement as the
audience swelled into the Sneddon; smartly dressed couples, parents with
children, groups of women beautifully adorned, their hair in extravagant
swoops. I could not help but feel a sense of the magic of the ballet; nostalgia
for some of my first theatre experiences, a smudge of that awe able to
immediately dissipate stubborn-faced- frown for fancy dress.
A Technical Pleasure
By: Caitlin Goulding
Holland’s Introdans performed to an almost sold out show last night at the JOMBA! 2013 Contemporary Dance festival, a clear indicator of the reputation which precedes them. As a contemporary dance group made up of highly trained classical dancers, Introdans displays precise technique and training, fusing elements of ballet with contemporary dance, adding something a little different to this year’s festival line-up.
Holland’s Introdans performed to an almost sold out show last night at the JOMBA! 2013 Contemporary Dance festival, a clear indicator of the reputation which precedes them. As a contemporary dance group made up of highly trained classical dancers, Introdans displays precise technique and training, fusing elements of ballet with contemporary dance, adding something a little different to this year’s festival line-up.
Highflying Superstars aim to please
By: Christiaan du Plessis
As brightly coloured bodies travelled across the stage as one entity, they brought endless smiles to the faces of the audience. The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre last night was blessed with extraordinary talent; SUPERSTARS-INTRODANS (Holland) glided across the stage, performing gravity-defying moves. The neoclassical ballet influence makes for precision, immaculate technique and a clear narrative in performance. Their dance work is of the highest technical standard.
As brightly coloured bodies travelled across the stage as one entity, they brought endless smiles to the faces of the audience. The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre last night was blessed with extraordinary talent; SUPERSTARS-INTRODANS (Holland) glided across the stage, performing gravity-defying moves. The neoclassical ballet influence makes for precision, immaculate technique and a clear narrative in performance. Their dance work is of the highest technical standard.
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