Nederlands Dans Theater Movies
- 1987
Enjoy this dance inspired by aboriginal rites as seen by choreographer Jiri Kylian at the 1980 tribal dancers gathering. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nederlands Dans Theater
This performance video is a presentation of Ravel's whimsical ballet L'Enfant et les Sortileges. The ballet is performed in the Nederland Dans Theater, under the choreography of Jiri Kylian. The story sets to music the events that befall a young boy, who loses his temper and tears up the furniture and toys in his room. After his anger is vented, and the foul mood has passed, the child is in for a surprise; the furniture and toys come to life with a few ideas of their own. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Nederlands Dans Theater
- 1986
This video features a performance by the Nederlands Dans Theater of Haydn's Symphony in D, in the Hague. The ballet company is under the direction of Jiri Kylian. Called a "choreographic genius" by critics, Kylian expresses his talents here in his eclectic, surreal interpretation of a ballet classic. Drawing on many sources, he creates a ballet that is unique and personal. There is an interview with Kylian, and a look at the choreographer and his dancers during rehearsal. This is followed by a complete performance of the Symphony in D. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Choreographer Jiri Kylian filmed the documentary,Road to the Stamping Ground, at the 1980 Tribal Dancers gathering at Groote Island, Australia. Footage contains scenes from a spirited group dance inspired by aboriginal rites. In the film,Kylian, who serves as both artistic director and principal choreographer of the Nederlands Dance Theater, explores the festival participants' verbal and nonverbal forms of communication. The tribes involved in the annual gathering have no common native language and can only communicate in basic English. Kylian points out that each tribe brings with them traditional dances from their local areas, and through movement or stamping, finds a way to share their mystical experiences with other tribes. These aboriginal people believe that dance ensures the spiritual well-being and social cohesion of community life. ~ Betsy Boyd, All Movie Guide
