Cullberg Ballet June 5, 2009

Cullberg Ballet, a leading light of modern European ballet, makes its Singapore debut with a pair of dazzling works from its repertoire.

Aluminum, created by visionary choreographer Mats Ek, who brought the company international limelight for two decades, reveals his longstanding genius in uniting contrasting qualities within the moving body: muscular yet supple; disciplined yet free; broad yet detailed.

Based on the idea of ‘resistance as a way of approaching life, looking at the familiar as if for the first time, not taking anything for granted’, Mats Ek’s choreography demands exceptional technical brilliance, maturity and will from the dancers.

As If, created by Johan Inger, is filled with reflections and revelations. Revolving around a stylish shiny wall, dancers ricochet to form relationships and ceaseless surprises. Playful and sophisticated, Inger is at his signature best when imbuing soft humour and wit into his cool and precise use of theatrical space.

An impressive evening featuring a duet of distinguished works crafted by two generations of acclaimed choreographers and performed by the world-renowned Cullberg Ballet.

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