Description
Hans van Manen - Private Archives Mix4Kids
UPC: 880242591081
Product Features:
- Running Time: 90 mins
- TV Format: NTSC
- Sound: PCM Stereo
- Region Code: 0
Overview
Hans van Manen began his career in 1951, working as a dancer, choreographer, and artistic director for the Nederlands Dans Theater and Het Nationale Ballet, where he was appointed Resident Choreographer in 2003. The DVD features recordings sourced from Hans van Manen's private archives, showcasing rare and previously unissued material. His work has been performed by renowned ballet companies worldwide, including the Stuttgart Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, the English Royal Ballet, the Royal Danish Ballet, Zürich Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, and the Alvin Ailey Company. Known as the "Mondriaan of dance," Van Manen's oeuvre includes over 120 ballets characterized by clarity of structure and refined simplicity. Introdans has performed over 20 of his works, many of which are well-suited for young audiences. This DVD features performances by Introdans Ensemble for Youth, recorded live at the Mix4Kids Introdans Premiere on November 11, 2000, in Arnhem.
Interesting Facts
- Choreographer: Hans van Manen, known for his clear structure and refined simplicity, often referred to as the "Mondriaan of dance."
- Performers: Introdans Ensemble for Youth, featuring dancers like Tamara Beudeker, Danielle Clarijs, and Raoul Dumas.
- Music: Includes compositions by Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Frédéric Chopin, Nina Hagen, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Rossini, and Boz Scaggs.
- Videography: Backstage films and videography by Henk van Dijk.
- Premiere: Recorded live at the Mix4Kids Introdans Premiere on November 11, 2000.
Key Credits
- Artistic Director: Roel Voorintholt
- Set & Costumes: Keso Dekker
- Light: Joop Caboort, Jan Hofstra
- Staging: Anne van Tol, Mea Venema
- Dancers: Tamara Beudeker, Danielle Clarijs, Raoul Dumas, Lazaro Godoy, Mendy Kunz, Iris Possen, Carola van Rijn, John Sandurski, Niran Straub, Nao Tokuhashi, Marck Wolters, Sander Zijlstra
- Production: Henk van Dijk and moving-angel GmbH, 2012
- Artwork & Editorial: EuroArts Music International GmbH, 2012
- Photography: Stam Goritsan
- Illustrations: Yorme van de Vin
Program:
- Ajakaboembie
- In and Out
- Bits and Pieces
- In the Future
Hashtags
#HansVanManen #PrivateArchives #Mix4Kids #Introdans #YouthDance #Ballet #Choreography #ClassicalMusic #DancePerformance #EuroArts
