Batsheva Dance Company Three 15-17 November 2016

Programme

The performance is characterised by Naharin's fascination with the body, expressing movement from the tips of his fingers to his toes. The hour-long work is performed by 17 dancers and consists of three parts: Bellus to Glenn Golds classic recording of Bachs Goldberg variations, Humus to calm electronic music by Ohad Fishof and finally the longest part; Secus which is characterised by pop music and fragmented movements.

- There is no getting away from Ohad Naharin's huge impact on contemporary dance. His own movement method, Gaga, is designed to heal and strengthen the body. The combination of this training, which makes the dancers both sensitive and explosive, and Ohad Naharin's tightly structured dramaturgy makes Three into a masterpiece. I want to offer our audience a chance to experience this," says Dansens Hus Theatre Manager. Annelie Gardell.

The Batsheva Dance Company was founded in 1964 in Israel. Over time, it has become a successful, world-renowned, critically acclaimed company and a cultural role model in Israel. Naharin, Batsheva's artistic director since 1990, is one of the most celebrated figures in contemporary dance with his distinctive style. The New York Times describes him as 'one of the world's most important choreographers'.

He is the creator of the innovative language of dance. Gaga, an invigorating form of exercise practised by both professional dancers and non-dancers around the world. On 9 March, the film Mr Gaga Swedish premiere and was screened at the Tempo Documentary Festival. Filmmaker Tomer Heymann, a friend of Naharin for more than twenty years, has created a nuanced portrait of him in the film. The film will be screened at Folkets Bio this autumn. Read more here >

With the support of the Robert Weil Family Foundation.