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Press
"It's a terrific splurge of vibrant physicality and
joie de vivre that sets out what an amazing miracle the
body represents.".
Debra Craine, The Times, (UK)
“…a remarkable piece of work that owes as much
to the world of gymnastics as it does contemporary dance.”
Kelly Apter, The List,
(UK)
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Description
As of 1 March 2010 Dance Works Rotterdam
entered a new artistic phase with the appointment of André
Gingras as artistic director. Under the leadership
of Gingras, Dance Works Rotterdam/André Gingras
puts contemporary dance in a social context: it brings relevant
moral dilemmas into the theatre with energetic and raw dance.
The company emphasizes collaboration and dialogue with other
organizations and artist beyond the boundaries of contemporary
dance. Gingras' international network and experience gives
the company a new impulse...
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André
Gingras Biography
André Gingras was born in Canada and
studied in Toronto, Montréal and New York City. He
came to New York City to pursue his dance education where
he worked with Christopher Gillis, Doug
Varone, and the Doris Humphrey Repertory
Co. In 1996 Gingras became a regular member of Robert
Wilson’s creative team, developing and performing
TSE, The Days Before, Prometheus,
70 Angels on the Facade and Relative Light
among others, all over the world.
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Repertory
The new proscenium production ANATOMICA shows a
revival of Gingras' successful 2007 production Anatomica#3,
originally produced by the Rambert Dance Company,
and the newly created work Anatomica#1. In the Anatomica
series, Gingras proposes the danger, beauty and consequences
of the body on display.
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Downloads and Links
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