‘Nijinsky’ by John Neumeier: Present, past and even earlier time
‘Nijinsky’ by John Neumeier: Present, past and even earlier time
Author(s): Anelia YanevaSubject(s): Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Издателство на БАН „Проф. Марин Дринов“
Keywords: choreography; ballet directing; dance; ballet; dance theatre
Summary/Abstract: In search of general directorial and choreographic techniques, two of John Neumeier’s step-by-step works are analysed - “Nijnsky” and “The Lady of the Camellias”, in which the author makes intriguing references between different time layers - present, memories, roles in the ballet “Nijinsky”; the novel of Alexander Dumas fils and “Manon” by Abbé Prévost in the ballet “The Lady of the Camellias”. Through the interactions between past and present, between the protagonist and his visions, Neumeier builds a new model of choreographic directing.
Journal: Papers of BAS. Humanities and Social Sciences
- Issue Year: 9/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 73-88
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English