By Jeannette Andersen Augsburg Theater is one of the smaller regional theatres in Germany — and right now its ballet company is one of the most innovative. Spurred on by past lockdowns due to COVID-19, the company’s introduction to digital forms, including virtual reality, was speeded up. Last season, Ballet Augsburg created two ballets filmed
By Marisa C. Hayes A Japanese dancer recently confided in me that many European audiences complain that her body remains “hidden” beneath a kimono. While these members of the public are likely unfamiliar with the profound cultural significance of the kimono, her practice of traditional Japanese dance is intimately linked to the traditional garment. Characterized
By Carole Edrich We are luckier than most, here in Belgium. Central and local governments understand the contribution made by dance and the arts in general to culture. Financial support during the pandemic has meant that nobody established in dance needed to scrabble for pennies while venues were shut. So, unlike many of their colleagues