Satori, an exciting new trilogy of works, presented by Cape Town City Ballet is currently being performed at the Artscape Opera House until 9 November.
Satori encapsulates innovation and enlightenment with three inspiring works, two of which are being newly staged alongside an original commissioned work for Cape Town City Ballet by celebrated UK choreographer Kenneth Tindall.
‘Satori is an athletic and breathtaking combination of classical and neo-classical ballet with aninnovative twist – another superb ‘tasting menu’ for the dance lover and aficionado,’ says Debbie Turner, CEO of Cape Town City Ballet. ‘I am a huge fan of Kenneth Tindall’s utterly compelling work and we are honoured to have him join us to create a brand new work especially for Satori .
Michelle Reid is a renowned South African choreographer and we are looking forward to her new full work, Sheeple, while it’s wonderful to be adding Concerto Barocco, a second work from the master choreographer George Balanchine to our repertoire.”
Kenneth Tindall
Kenneth Tindall is one of Britain’s most exciting independent choreographers as well as being the Artistic Director of Digital and Choreographer in Residence at Northern Ballet. His first full length ballet Casanova received much critical acclaim and standing ovations throughout its tour of the UK, including a sellout week at Sadler’s Wells. His work has been described as ‘makes you think while thoroughly enjoying every minute’ (Sunday Express); ‘Casanova is an impressive and exhilarating evening’s ballet’ (The Telegraph), and, ‘Tindall is an expansive, experimental choreographer with an imagination to suit’ (Bachtrack). Tindall’s many awards include the Production Prize at the 26th International Choreographic Competition in Hanover. His work demands much of the dancers’ physical prowess, and extends them into an artistic place at the edge of their technique.
Following the wonderful response to Serenade in their Autumn Season, Cape Town City Ballet introduces a second George Balanchine work to the repertoire with Concerto Barocco performed to a score by Johann Sebastian Bach and this production to be staged by Diana White of the George Balanchine Trust, who has spent her lifetime studying, performing, staging and coaching Balanchine’s works.Experience the sweeping lyrical beauty of this modern classic.
WHAT, WHERE & WHEN: SATORI will be performed at the Artscape Opera House, DF Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001 until 9 November.
TICKETS: from R150 to R300. Bookings can be made at Computicket on 0861 915 8000, online or at any Shoprite Checkers outlet.
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