Dance Roundup A/W 2006: Rosas (Repertory Evening)
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas in Fase, four movements. Photo by Herman Sorgeloos.Image borrowed from here.
One look at the programme and the name Bartok jumps out. My heart sinks. Bartok's music is difficult to listen to, but choreographers just love it. Rosas, presented Quatuor No. 4 to Bela Bartok's string quartet at Sadler's Wells. Fun evening ahead.
So far, of all the dance performances I've seen choreographed to Bartok hasn't engaged enough. I didn't have high hopes for this either. Also, it's my first time watching Rosas. After 10 minutes, I was bowled over. Never have I seen such intelligent choreography and deep understanding of the music. Anna Teresa de Keersmaker's choreography counterpoints Bartok's difficult music; where the music alienates, the dance draws you in.
Accompanied by The Duke Quartet, the dancers were strong and consistent. Very precise in their steps.
Quatuor No. 4 (1986), Verklarte Nacht (1995) and Die Grosse Fuge (1992) are Rosas' most popular works. Rosas was the focus of this year's Dance Umbrella.
So far, of all the dance performances I've seen choreographed to Bartok hasn't engaged enough. I didn't have high hopes for this either. Also, it's my first time watching Rosas. After 10 minutes, I was bowled over. Never have I seen such intelligent choreography and deep understanding of the music. Anna Teresa de Keersmaker's choreography counterpoints Bartok's difficult music; where the music alienates, the dance draws you in.
Accompanied by The Duke Quartet, the dancers were strong and consistent. Very precise in their steps.
Quatuor No. 4 (1986), Verklarte Nacht (1995) and Die Grosse Fuge (1992) are Rosas' most popular works. Rosas was the focus of this year's Dance Umbrella.
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