At 32, Cherkaoui is a rising star of European dance, and the fact that he agreed to collaborate with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet on his first piece for an American company, spending months on the process, is a major artistic coup for the bold young troupe. Add to the occasion a compelling commissioned score for piano and string quartet by Polish composer Szymon Brzoska, which will be played live at performances, and a commanding grid-like set by Elliot Norton Award-winning designer Alexander [Read more]
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's East-meets-West dance show returns to London, and it's as dazzling as ever. Rating: * * * * * By Mark Monahan 'These guys weren't [Read more]
Entertainment » Art & Culture Singapore Arts Festival IN REVIEWArtists, critics and the audience share their thoughts on Singapore Arts Festival's highs and lows By: Story AMITHA AMRANANDPublished: 24/06/2009 at 12:00 AMNewspaper section: OutlookAny good arts festival is full of surprises. And this year the Singapore Arts Festival, which wrapped up on June 14, had a few surprises of its own. First, amid this worldwide economic downturn, the festival somehow managed to secure more corporate spo [Read more]
The visually arresting Sutra, which combines modern choreography with martial arts, leaves FARIDUL ANWAR FARINORDIN in awe.Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (left) in Sutra.Sutra was a huge hit at the Singapore Arts Festival.SHAOLIN disciples in motion is a work of art. Were not talking about a high-energy showpiece of fancy moves drawing just from their skills in martial arts.At the Singapore Arts Festival 2009 recently, which runs until June 14, such athleticism is turned into a dazz [Read more]
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