Gadi Dagon
AUSTRALIAN
Premiere
Batsheva Dance Company
Max
BY OHAD NAHARIN
Classic, modern and contemporary dance forms come
together with awe-inspiring synergy as the radical physicality
of Three is taken even further in this, the newest work from
Batsheva Dance Company
Through Ohad Naharin’s exploration into the roots of movement, Max is a
journey into the human spirit. A primal expression of pain and happiness, the
solitude of the individual, the essence of the couple, the essence of a team
and of society as a whole, the various narrations of this unique work deal with
the human and the all-too-human: loneliness, happiness and the pain of the
individual as well as of the essence of community.
Under Naharin’s choreographic direction, the dancers succeed in building a
tension of absolute individuality and total collectivity. Each individual dancer
compresses his utmost attention inward, yet is concurrently aware of the
surrounding space and action. The lexicon of the dancers expands following
Naharin’s GaGa technique which is geared towards exploring new ways to
move the body. This often leads to exaggerated and distorted motions but
sometimes the results produce incredible new ways to perceive the body. In
Max it all comes together. The range of the dance language is impressive in its
originality and individuality and reveals the self-assured maturity of the dancers.
the Arts Centre, State Theatre
Sun 12 & Mon 13 Oct at 7.30pm
1hr no interval
Premium
A Reserve Full
A Reserve Groups (8+)
A Reserve Conc
B Reserve Full
B Reserve Conc
$97.50
$75
$67.50
$56.25
$60
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Max is an ensemble work for ten dancers featuring original music composed
and presented by Maxim Waratt, a name Naharin assumed for himself.
The choreography, lighting design, music and sound compositions all come
together to make this a true feast for the senses.
“The superb ensemble work of 10 bright dancers
makes Max, Ohad Naharin’s latest creation, an
evening to remember.” Jerusalem Post
“Perfection!” Ynet, Israel
Choreography Ohad Naharin
Music Maxim Waratt
Costume Design Rakefet Levy
Lighting Design
Avi Yona Bueno (Bambi)
Music Production & Mix
Ohad Fishof
Sound Design Moshe Shasho
Performed by
Batsheva Dance Company
C Reserve Full
$42
C Reserve Conc
$31.50
Student / MF-Y (B & C Res) $25
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