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About the workshop Crystal Pite / Kidd Pivot Repertory & Improvisation
In his 5 days workshop you will experience the work of Crystal Pite is one of the world’s most in-demand choreographers. Her blend of dance, theatre, puppetry and text underpins her global reputation as the choreographic leader of Kidd Pivot. Crystal’s repertoire also sits on most of the major dance companies the world over.
Jiří Pokorný
Jiří Pokorný is a Czech choreographer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He graduated from the Prague National Dance Conservatory in 2000 and went on dancing with Laterna Magika in Prague. Three years later he joined Nederlands Dans Theater 2 in The Hague and continued his carrier with NDT1. After seven years in NDT, Jiří joined Vancouver based company Kidd Pivot under the leadership of Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite. Jiří has worked with many renowned choreographers such as Jiří Kylián, Mats Ek, Ohad Naharin, Paul Lightfoot, Sol Leon and Crystal Pite among others. Jiří has performed in prestigious theatres world wide, including Paris Opera, Sadler’s Wells London, Teatro Real Madrid, Teatro Liceu Barcelona, Joyce Theatre New York and many more. In 2013, Jiří transitioned on to making his own works as a freelance choreographer and since then he has collaborated with companies and production houses across Europe and North America. To name few, he created pieces for NDT, Aterballetto in Italy, Basel Ballet, National Theater Mannheim, Budapest Dance Theatre, Chamber Ballet Prague, North West Dance Project in Portland ( US ) and Korzo productions in the Hague.
When?
5 Days workshop
Monday 18 July – Friday 22 July
9:30 – 14:30
Please note for your travel plans there will be an informal presentation at Friday 18:15
Price:
€ 250,-
Register HERE; you can upload your BIO and Dancevideo in this form and is required.
Tom Goldhand