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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

How Bahdboi SBM ditched dance for fashion

Bahdboi SBM, once known for his dance, has successfully transitioned to the fashion industry with his brand, Snug Wrld, which resonates with Nigeria’s contemporary street culture.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Invisible movement that drags us into the dance of progress and fascism

Christos Papadopoulos' contemporary dance piece 'Mycelium' explores collective movement and evolution, drawing parallels between art and societal reactions to fascism.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mauricio Wainrot, distinguished for 'an extraordinary artistic career that in no way marks its end'

Mauricio Wainrot was honored as a Distinguished Personality of National Culture for his six-decade contribution to contemporary dance.

Mar 17 • 15:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A contemporary dance event "Pure Joy Critique" expected at the Latvian Puppet Theatre

On April 24, a contemporary dance night called "Pure Joy Critique" will take place at the Latvian Puppet Theatre, showcasing two premieres that explore themes of joy, intimacy, boundaries, and relationships.

Mar 17 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Photos, cinema, and dance: an exhibition explores the history and contemporary India at the Bicentennial House

An exhibition in Buenos Aires showcases the cultural, social, and technological evolution of India through photos, films, and artistic performances.

Mar 16 • 22:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Schlossberghalle Starnberg: Dancing for the Anniversary

A celebration marking 25 years of contemporary dance education in Starnberg will feature a special performance on March 15.

Mar 13 • 13:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu ballet students shone at the international competition in Livorno

Two ballet students from Tartu won bronze medals at the Livorno in Danza international ballet and contemporary dance competition in Italy.

Mar 12 • 16:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Skin, Muscle, Sweat Carry Emotions"... Sharon Eyal's 'Jackie' Premieres in Korea

Sharon Eyal's contemporary dance piece 'Jackie' makes its domestic premiere in Korea, showcasing extreme physical expression and the fragility and strength of human beings.

Mar 11 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Musical based on the text by Millôr Fernandes and contemporary dance show premiere in SP

A musical inspired by Millôr Fernandes' text opens in São Paulo this week alongside a contemporary dance showcase.

Mar 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

'Art' of the association connected to Možemo: See the dance worth tens of thousands of euros of tax money

A Croatian association linked to the Možemo party receives significant funding for contemporary dance projects from the Zagreb city government, highlighting debates over public art funding.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

30th Festival of Jerez: Women Dancing Alone

The concluding acts of the 30th Festival of Jerez highlight the solo performances of flamenco dancers María Moreno and Leonor Leal, showcasing contemporary interpretations of traditional dance.

Mar 7 • 10:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bodies and Codes: Jurgita Dronina on Contemporary Ballet Trends

Jurgita Dronina discusses the importance of balancing classical and contemporary ballet in shaping a versatile and strong dance repertoire at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Mar 5 • 15:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Contemporary Art that Leaves Nothing but Your Memory, Tino Sehgal

Tino Sehgal's first solo exhibition in South Korea, held at the Leeum Museum in Seoul, features live performances that engage audiences through dance and movement, creating a unique art experience.

Mar 5 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Elías Crespín, the artist of geometric dance: "My works are peace machines and I am a silent rebel"

Elías Crespín, a Venezuelan artist living in Paris, discusses his perception of art and the discomfort of being labeled an 'artist' amid his unconventional creations that aim to provoke thought and reaction.

Mar 3 • 23:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Garden of Earthly Delights

The Municipal Theatre of Piraeus is set to showcase 'The Garden of Earthly Delights,' a new creation by choreographer Spyros Kouvaras and the Greek-French contemporary dance company Synthesis 748 Dance Co., from April 16 to 21.

Feb 25 • 06:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Inimfon Iniama takes afro-fusion to UK stages

Dance artist Inimfon Iniama is gaining international recognition for her unique fusion of African dance and contemporary styles in the UK.

Feb 21 • 00:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A novelty at twilight and five comebacks not to lose track of

The pre-season heats up with a new contemporary dance cycle at La Cúpula in Palacio Libertad and the return of several experimental works in both traditional and unexpected venues.

Feb 20 • 19:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sveta Grigorjeva's New Production is Born from the Collaboration of the Südalinna Theatre and STL

Sveta Grigorjeva's new production 'Cosmodolphins' premieres on February 20, marking the first collaboration between Südalinna Theatre and the Independent Dance Stage.

Feb 16 • 08:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The 'Soliloquios y Diálogos Bailados' cycle celebrates 35 years

The 'Soliloquios y Diálogos Bailados' cycle, which showcases solo and duet dance performances, is celebrating its 35th anniversary as a prominent contemporary dance platform in Mexico.

Feb 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Meta Theater Moosach: Modern Dance by and with Rosalie Wanka

Munich dancer and choreographer Rosalie Wanka presents her works at the Meta Theater in Moosach this weekend.

Feb 12 • 15:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Save Yourself from Shards. Review of Aigars Larionovs' Contemporary Dance Performance "Shards"

A review of Aigars Larionovs' contemporary dance performance "Shards," which explores familial relationships, personal growth, and the philosophy of beauty in imperfections.

Feb 12 • 03:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

Japanese Aesthetics at the Gertrude Street Theatre. Review of the Contemporary Dance Performance 'Shards'

The contemporary dance performance 'Shards' at the Gertrude Street Theatre explores the juxtaposition of Western and Japanese aesthetics regarding brokenness and emotional turmoil within families.

Feb 12 • 03:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Contemporary Dance Master Olga Žitluhina: I Don't Like Theater, But It's Interesting to Work in It

Choreographer Olga Žitluhina discusses her recent collaboration with acclaimed director Ādolfs Šapiro on the production of 'Don Quixote' and her thoughts on theater.

Feb 10 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Contemporary Dance: How Modern Dance Forms Test the Boundaries

The article explores how modern dance styles are gaining popularity among young people, particularly in a Frankfurt dance school where contemporary techniques are taught.

Feb 8 • 12:31 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Life & Tech

Bani Volta: A Dance Performance Revisiting a Little-Known Colonial History of Burkina Faso

The contemporary dance piece 'Bani Volta' by choreographer Bienvenue Bazié reinterprets the violent 1915-1916 conflict between French colonizers and the inhabitants of Burkina Faso, showcased at Théâtre Chaillot in Paris.

Feb 2 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

20 Modern Plays by Greek Authors

The article discusses the themes of contemporary Greek theatre, which mostly reflect daily life challenges, significant societal events, grand musical-dance productions, and biographical accounts of influential personalities.

Jan 9 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Leticia Baselgas, Folk Dancer: "The Folklore of Francoism Was a Political Construction"

Artist and art history doctor Leticia Baselgas reflects on traditional Asturian culture from a contemporary perspective, discussing themes of music, dance, identity, and territory in her writings.

Jan 5 • 04:30 UTC

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