CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET
(USA)
12 March - 15 March 2015
The Civic
One of the hottest companies on the block, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet will make its New Zealand debut from Thursday 12 -Sunday 15 March, during Auckland Arts Festival 2015.
Already famous for its diverse dance repertoire, the New York-based company boasts some of the most high-definition, super-skilled and wildly beautiful young dancers in the whole of the Big Apple.
Cedar Lake's utterly unafraid approach to integrating ballet with contemporary and popular dance, and their undeniably urban vibe sets them well apart from their peers.
The company collaborates with the world's most sought-after choreographers and emphasises acquiring and commissioning new works by emerging dance makers as well. As a result, Cedar Lake has amassed one of the most diverse repertoires in dance, including works by Alexander Ekman, Andonis Foniadakis, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Ohad Naharin and Jiří Kylián.
In New Zealand for the first time, Cedar Lake performs a triple bill by three of the most interesting choreographers to have emerged over the last decade Crystal Pite, Hofesh Shechter and Jo Strømgren.
Described as one of the hottest choreographers on the planet, Crystal Pite's award-winning, innovative works feature her signature quirky movement style, a mix of the ballet culture she trained in and the daring experimentalism she learned under trail-blazing choreographer William Forsythe.
Earthy and blunt, Hofesh Schechter's works are characterised by action and raw energy. The Israeli- born choreographer is renowned for his dynamic use of rhythm and subtle manipulation of spatial dynamics.
Artistic director of Jo Strømgren Kompani, Norwegian Jo Strømgren has developed a significant personal style of choreography with a mix of theatre, dance and stand-out music amusing audiences whilst creating works for dancers that are a lot of fun to perform.
Prepare for a heady mix of innovation, fearlessness and gobsmacking gorgeousness which only a company like this can offer.
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet was founded in 2003 by Wal Mart heiress, Nancy Walton Laurie.
A truly international company, its dancers hail from Australia, France, Brazil, Portugal, South Korea, Las Vegas and New York City. Many are highly regarded and in demand for work in the commercial world, performing onstage and in music videos with Rhianna, Britney Spears, Ciara, Fergie and Beyonce.
Whilst maintaining a rigorous touring schedule, the company runs outreach and educational programmes and workshops for school children, local communities and dance professionals from its New York studio.
"A New York success story with an A-list repertoire" - The New York Times, USA
" Fierce, unforgettable dancers and repertoire " Berkleyside, USA
SEASON DETAILS
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Show |
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet |
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Where |
The Civic |
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When |
Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm Friday 13 March, 6.30pm Saturday 14 March, 7.30pm Sunday 15 March, 5.00pm |
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Duration |
2hrs 10mins approx with 2 intervals |
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Tickets |
Premium $87.00 Premium Friend/Conc/Group $81.00 A Res $77.00 A Res Friend/Conc/Group $72.00 B Res $67.00 B Res Friend/Conc/Group $62.00 C Res $45.00 D Res $35.00 |
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Bookings |
Book at Ticketmaster outlets: www.ticketmaster.co.nz/ P: 09 970 9700 or 0800 111 999 |
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Information |
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Social Media |
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Media enquiries |
Meredith McGrath, Publicist P: +64 (0)9 3740317 M:+64 (0)27 4473247 E: Meredith.mcgrath@aaf.co.nz |
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