Netherlands Dance Theatre takes Beijing
The two companies of NDT performed in Beijing for the first time this year
Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Anders Hellström Nederlands Dans Theater is among the most prominent and innovative contemporary dance companies world-wide. The company was founded in 1959 and is much praised for its own repertoire works by house choreographers Jiří Kylián and Lightfoot León.
The Netherlands Dance Theatre (NDT), houses two dance companies. NDT I, the ‘big’ ensemble consists of 30 dancers varying in age from 23 to 42. All of them have excellent solo qualities. These fabulous dancers and the widely varied repertoire they put on the stage attract full houses all over the world. NDT II , the ensemble for young raging talents was founded in 1978 and presently consists of sixteen dancers up to 23 years of age. Their technique is astounding, their boundless energy sets the stage alight. Started originally as an internal training class, the ensemble has grown into world class. Internationally, Nederlands Dans Theater II is famous for being one of the most revolutionary ensembles in the world of modern dance.
Netherlands Dance Theatre II
Date: 23 May 2008
Venue: Beijing PLA Theatre
Programme: Sleepless (Kylián) / Dream Play (Johan Inger) / Minus 16 (Ohad Naharin)
Netherlands Dance Theatre I
Dates: 14 and 15 October 2008
Venue: Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing
Programme: Wings of Wax (Kylián)/ Speak for Yourself (Lightfoot León) / Signing Off (Lightfoot León)
