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A Real Treat at the
Theatre Royal
Nederlands Dans Theater 2
Newcastle
Theatre Royal
Until
Wednesday
27th April 2016
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| Photo: Johan Persson |
Nederlands Dans Theater formed
the Nederlands Dans Theater 2 as its junior division for dancers aged 18-23 in
1978. This tour is the sixth time that Dance Consortium have brought this
fabulously talented company of dancers for a tour of the UK.
The production consists of 4
contrasting pieces that have a different feel, but they are all tightly
choreographed and have a clever light sided aspect to them too.
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| Photo: Johan Persson |
Johan Inger was the
choreographer for the opening I New Then. It starts with 2 male dancers with mirror each others behaviour
before fully developing into 9 dancers syncopating with the rhythmic patterns
of the music . It worked really well as the opening piece as it felt really
fresh and had a quite funny take on sexual liaisions. The use of Van Morrison’s
music is an interesting choice as the lyrics reflect the action.
After the first interval 4 more
dancers performed Edward Clug’s sultry Mutual Comfort. Much of the action was
close and intimate. The subtle, rapid, synchronised movements reflected the
interdependence.
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| Photo: Johan Persson |
After a short pause in the action
three striking male dancers gave us a frenetic rendition of Hans van Manen’s Solo.
The fast violin matches the often ballet-like moves. Like a whirlwind, the
piece is soon over. The dancers, however left a lasting impression with their
superb display.
Alexander Ekman’s Cacti
is a fitting grand finale involving the whole company. It is a real treat with
what one member of the audience afterwards described as “genius choreography”.
The soundtrack of the piece matches some spoken word material with striving
music. It starts with the whole company on podiums acting as a human orchestra in
perfect harmony. Through the style of civic rituals the company show that dance
is part of their collective DNA.
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| Photo: Johan Persson |
Cacti has both marvellous,
energetic movement and intriguing lighting design by Tom Visser. It is another
production that is not afraid to have a sense of humour as it develops. The
cacti put in an appearance too!
The four pieces are challenging
for the audience. NDT2 are entertaining and are a great introduction to anyone
new to dance performances. The skill and dexterity of the performers is coupled
to flowing choreography. The perfect synchronisation is a result of hours of
dedicated practice.
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| Photo: Johan Persson |
NDT2 should be added to your “to
do” list. The audience were richly
rewarded with a fabulously talented young company delivering a superb series of
pieces.
This review was written by Stephen
Oliver for
Jowheretogo PR (www.jowheretogo.com). Follow
Jo on twitter @jowheretogo, Stephen @panic_c_button or like Jowheretogo on
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Read the North East Theatre Guide preview: http://nomorepanicbutton.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/preview-nederlands-dans-theater-at.html
Tickets:
NDT2 comes to Newcastle Theatre
Royal from Tuesday 26th – Wednesday 27th April. Tickets
are from £16 and can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from
the Theatre Royal Box Office on 08448 11 21 21 (calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s access
charge).
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