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CandoCo (UK)
Phasing, Sour Milk, Shadow
February 9-11, 8 p.m., Ponec Theatre
CandoCo is a British integrated dance company, whose dancers are both physically handicapped and non-handicapped. Since it was established in 1991, it has succeeded in building up a reputation as a top dance ensemble, presenting contemporary dance theatre of the highest quality with particular emphasis on excellence as well as its rapport with the audience. Following a very successful guest appearance in 2001, CandoCo returns to the Czech Republic with three new works: Phasing, Sour Milk and Shadow.
Phasing - choreographed by Jamie Watton
Strands of delicate movement are gently interwoven to create a playful and vivacious study of human relations set to an uplifting soundtrack by the Steve Reich Group. Energetic and colourful, Phasing will make your spirits soar.
Sour Milk - choreographed by Javier de Frutos
Against a dramatic score of ancient Chinese drumming, the repressed, ritualistic movement of this quartet explodes into an exhilarating and passionate climax. Sumptuous 19th century costumes and stark lighting contrast in this stunningly theatrical piece.
Shadow - choreographed by Fin Walker
Fast-paced and furious, Shadow is performed with photographic precision by the company, creating pulses of energy that spark an equivalent response from the audience. Interspersed with snapshots of stillness and moments of reflection the end result is exuberant, powerful and totally absorbing.
Photo: Anthony Crickmay
Jamie Watton, Javier De Frutos and Fin Walker are leading representatives of a generation of contemporary choreographers now working in Great Britain. Jamie Watton is the artistic director of the Physical Recall Dance Company. The Venezuelan choreographer and dancer, Javier De Frutos, lives in London and in addition to his work with CandoCo, he has created works for the Ricochet Dance Company, Rotterdam Dance Group, Ballet Schindowski and Rambert Dance Company, and is the recipient of several awards: Paul Hamlyn Award (1995), Bagnolet Prix d' auteur (France - 1996) and South Bank Show Award (1997). Fin Walker is an independent choreographer, dancer and artistic director of the group Walker Dance. In 1999 he received the prominent Jerwood Award for Choreography. The Czech public already had the opportunity to see him in his solo performance at the Tanec Praha Festival in 2002.
Workshop with members of the CandoCo Ensemble
February 12 - 17, Ponec Theatre
In addition to their dance performances, CandoCo has also been active in teaching integrated dance. Throughout the year, they organize workshops, an international summer school and choreographic residencies, in the U.K. as well as abroad. The workshop that will take place in Ponec Theatre is open to 25 participants from the Czech Republic - the physically handicapped as well as healthy dancers. The workshop, led by members of the dance ensemble, will focus on integration as the basic element of the working group. The workshop offers an exceptional opportunity to learn about new practices from abroad and educational methods in the area of dance and the integration of the physically handicapped. Only for enrolled participants.
CandoCo Workshop - Performance and Discussion
February 17, 8 p.m., Ponec Theatre
A public performance by the participants of the dance workshop, followed by an open discussion on the theme of art without barriers, with the members of the CandoCo dance ensemble.
Photo: Anthony Crickmay
Organized by the Archa Theatre and the British Council.
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