Kontakthof Echoes of ’78
By Pina Bausch / Meryl TankardCommissioned by Sadlers Wells and YeastCulture.org
Berliner Festspiele's Theatertreffen Selection
Originally premiered in 1978, Kontakthof is a seminal piece in Pina Bausch’s repertoire, created at a time when her work was beginning to receive international recognition.
It is said that Pina often mused on the idea of seeing her original cast dance the piece when older. Now, 45 years later, a new encounter with Kontakthof is being created by choreographer Meryl Tankard, who was one of the main characters in 1978.
Nine of the original dancers return to their roles as the production creates a poignant interaction between past and present. Kontakthof – Echoes of ‘78 integrates projections of archival footage from their performances as younger dancers and with company members no longer with us on stage.
Credits:
Conceived and Directed by Meryl Tankard
Original choreography by Pina Bausch
Video Director: Meryl Tankard
Video Editor: Kenny Ang
Projection Designers: YeastCulture
Lighting Designer: Ryan Joseph Stafford
Sound Designer: David McEwan
Artistic Assistant to the Director: Cristiana Morganti Artistic Collaborator: Bénédicte Billiet
Rehearsal Assistant: Sophia Otto
Produced by Sadlers Wells and Tanztheatre Wuppertal
Originally premiered in 1978, Kontakthof is a seminal piece in Pina Bausch’s repertoire, created at a time when her work was beginning to receive international recognition.
It is said that Pina often mused on the idea of seeing her original cast dance the piece when older. Now, 45 years later, a new encounter with Kontakthof is being created by choreographer Meryl Tankard, who was one of the main characters in 1978.
Nine of the original dancers return to their roles as the production creates a poignant interaction between past and present. Kontakthof – Echoes of ‘78 integrates projections of archival footage from their performances as younger dancers and with company members no longer with us on stage.
Credits:
Conceived and Directed by Meryl Tankard
Original choreography by Pina Bausch
Video Director: Meryl Tankard
Video Editor: Kenny Ang
Projection Designers: YeastCulture
Lighting Designer: Ryan Joseph Stafford
Sound Designer: David McEwan
Artistic Assistant to the Director: Cristiana Morganti Artistic Collaborator: Bénédicte Billiet
Rehearsal Assistant: Sophia Otto
Produced by Sadlers Wells and Tanztheatre Wuppertal
