Somos

SAME DIFFERENCE – SOL LEON & PAUL LIGHTFOOT

Same Difference is inspired by the chaotic influence of the ego on the individual. It shows how easily one can distance oneself from it, how malleable our identities are and how simply we can choose to be freed from it. We all remember the gruesome fairytales we were told when we were young and how fascinating and scary they all were. How many times as adults do we find ourselves in these stories and ask: “Which part of the story do I belong to?”

In their 26 years as a choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot have built a rich repertoire of over fifty ballets which show a wide range of compelling pieces that, however diverse, share a strong, innovative artistic voice.

WOKE UP BLIND – MARCO GOECKE

“The songs You and I and The way young lovers do by Jeff Buckley, who died tragically and young, deal with love in different ways: the first is slow, with very stretched-out vocals; the second has fast, almost hectic guitar accompaniment. Both songs form the basis for Marco Goecke’s latest choreography Woke up Blind. The two female and five male dancers are drawn into an acoustic world in which they exel in contesting with Buckley’s vocal power and his frenetic guitar sounds. Like young lovers, they throw themselves into the unknown regardless of the consequences, driven purely by longing. Again, Goecke has managed to reach the core of human emotions through pure, highly complex movement.” – Nadja Kadel

In 2014 Marco Goecke joined NDT as an associate choreographer. For NDT 1, he created Dutch dance Zwaan Award 2012 nominee Garbo Laughs (2012), Hello Earth (2014), and Thin Skin (2015). Goecke’s work is performed by dance companies worldwide.

THE STATEMENT – CRYSTAL PITE

“The Statement is a wedge of realism; cold and current. We recognize both the characters and the language as being of our world and our time. The Statement is a one-act play, with four characters locked in their own battle for control, and with the morality of their actions: they have been tasked with fueling a conf lict in a distant country. Character “A” declares: “For generations they’ve been fighting. All we did was use it. We used it as an opportunity – the attacks – for investment. For growth. We used it.” Now, being asked to take responsibility for their actions in order to exonerate their superiors, a conflict is rising within their department.” – Crystal Pite

In 2008 Crystal Pite joined NDT as an associate choreographer. Her latest works for NDT 1 are Plot Point (2010), Solo Echo (2012), Parade (2013) and In the Event (2015). In 2002 Pite founded her own company in Vancouver: Kidd Pivot. Her ballets are performed by dance companies worldwide.

SHOOT THE MOON – SOL LEON & PAUL LIGHTFOOT

Shoot the Moon revolves around the one thing that can create or change a relationship: the emotions hidden inside and the realization that a part of our identity has been created by generations before us. Everybody carries someone else’s logic within them. In this ballet the decors are loaded with symbolism. Windows represent one’s hopes and dreams within the possibility to see the world outside. Doors open and close and offer exits or entrances, and possibilities of change.

Programme booklet (NDT 1 | Somos)