MONTEVERDI BALLETS

The juxtaposition of 16th century classical music and 21st century street dance is further emphasised by its setting in the grungy, cathedral-like rave club. However what occurs is a densely-textured piece that provides an effective theatrical and physical response to the music.” Londondance.com

Avant Garde Dance and Early Opera Company combine the music of Monteverdi with the most exciting new voices in dance. Curated by Tony Adigun the evening included responses to Montiverdi’s work by Botis Seva, and Robia Milliner Brown/Ajani Johnson (A&R Dance) The centrepiece is arguably Monteverdi’s most radical composition, a heartstopping 20 minutes of aggression, love and redemption – the perfect backdrop for choreographer Tony Adigun’s mix of site-specific abstract dance.

Presented as part of East London Dance Dance Currents 2013 & Spitalfield Music Festival at Village Underground, Shoreditch

Credits

Directors: Early Opera Company: Christian Curnyn & Avant Garde Dance: Tony Adigun

Artistic Director & Choreographers: Tony Adigun, Botis Seva, Robia Milliner-Brown, Ajani Johnson-Goffe
Music: Monteverdi Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda, Music: Si dolce e ‘l tormento Sinfonia: Tempro la certa

Soprano: Sophie Junker
Tenor: Sam Furness
Baritone: William Berger
Dancers:Lisa Hood, Jake Nwogu, Jacqui Price, La Mel Clarke, Daniel Mutton, Nicole McDowall, Dayyann Nordien
Producers: East London Dance & SpitalFields Music

Booking

For information please contact info@avantgardedance.com