I wanted to give people - which is fairly bizarre…
“I wanted to give people - which is fairly bizarre considering my whole life is contemporary dance really - I wanted to give people a really fulfilling sense that they had seen a white classical ballet - in a very pure form.”
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The choreographer wants audiences to experience the purity of classical ballet through contemporary dance.
In simple terms: Blend classical ballet purity with modern dance.
Seek to merge tradition with innovation in art.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre performances
- dance workshops
- art education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor tradition while innovating?
- What does “pure form” mean to you?
Balancing reverence for tradition with new expression can be challenging.