Celebration
Dialogue
Memory
Styles

national premiere

Friends of Forsythe 3
Friends of Forsythe 2
Friends of Forsythe 1

In this new work, co-produced by La Biennale di Venezia, renowned choreographer William Forsythe collaborates with Rauf "Rubberlegz" Yasit, Lex Ishimoto, Julia Weiss, Brigel Gjoka, and the JA Collective (Aidan Carberry and Jordan Johnson). The piece explores the roots and origins of folk dance, hip hop, and ballet, showcasing the dancers’ diverse backgrounds and languages through their physical communication on stage. In a fascinating dialogue, the dancers delve into the similarities and differences of their respective dance styles, celebrating the unique ways in which each style can be embraced and evolved. Friends of Forsythe celebrates the diversity of dance cultures, the profound language of dance and the notion of togetherness. — Friends of Forsythe

national premiere

12

1H
6+

Credits

Curated by 
William Forsythe, Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit 


Choreography 
William Forsythe, Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit, Lex Ishimoto, Riley Watts, Brigel Gjoka, Aidan Carberry and Jordan Johnson (JA Collective)  
 

Performed by 
Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit, Lex Ishimoto, Julia Weiss, Brigel Gjoka, Aidan Carberry, Jordan Johnson  


Technical direction 
Niels Lanz  

 
Tour management and international distribution  
Plan B – Creative Agency for Performing Arts Hamburg 
 
Co-production 
La Biennale di Venezia

Observations

Text in English with Portuguese and English subtitles

Accessibility

Accessible to wheelchair users
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