Blanć
Winner of Royal New Zealand Ballet Harry Haythorne Choreographic Award 2016.
Creation of something from nothing.
Before you is a blank space. Imagine what you will, movement, dance, music. Our minds fill constant empty spaces in our head.
The chance to create a choreographic language and style in the studio is full of opportunities. Taking the classical technique and stretching it to the limits. Taking chances. Dance isn’t about perfection but the movement quality and passion for a new, fresh ideas and creations.
Premiere
Performed by dancers of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, at St James Theatre Studios, Wellington in November 2016.
Dancers & Length
3 men and 5 women, 11mins 24 sec
Inspiration
Origin of the word Blanć:
French, Old French – white; see blank
Meaning of the word Blank:
A place where something is lacking; an empty space –
a blank in one's memory
Music
Music by Antonio Vivaldi.
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi,
The Four Seasons - Winter 1, 2 and 3
Video credit: Kelsey Gee
Photo credit: Kelsey Gee
Video credit: Jeremy Brick
Choreography by Shaun James Kelly.