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Dance
Juilliard Dance New York’s famous Juilliard School has trained dancers and choreographers who have gone on to influence the shape and evolution of dance around the world. Its impressive alumni include Ohad Naharin, artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company, and the late, great Pina Bausch. Encounter the future stars of dance in an exceptional triple bill.
The Waldstein Sonata José Limón Choreographer Ludwig van Beethoven Music Clifton Taylor Lighting designer Tracy DiGesu Costume designer Janet Pilla Staging Yuxi Qin Piano
Created by Juilliard teacher and modern dance pioneer José Limón, The Waldstein Sonata is set to Beethoven’s lively and playful sonata of the same name and features many of Limón’s characteristic movements, sweeping gestures and group interaction. The music is performed live by Yuxi Qin, a pianist from the Juilliard School.
Gnawa Nacho Duato Choreographer and set designer Devota and Lomba Costume designer Nicholas Fischtel Lighting designer Hassan Hakmoun, Adam Rudolph, Juan Arteche, Xavier Paxadiño, Abou-Khalil, Velez, Kusur and Sarkissian Music Kevin Irving Staging
Driven by the rhythms of the Mediterranean, acclaimed Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato’s Gnawa captivates with sensual, bold and pulsating movement.
Saturday 25 – Monday 27 August 8.00pm The Edinburgh Playhouse Tickets £30 £27 £22 £17 £12 £10 2 hours approximately eif.co.uk/juilliard