Ballet
Jenna Dewan defends Chalamet amid continued backlash over ballet and opera remarks; 2019 video resurfaces
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As backlash grows over Timothée Chalamet's comments likening struggling arts like ballet and opera to movie theaters, dancer Jenna Dewan urged leniency, a 2019 video of similar sentiments resurfaced, and Oscar betting odds shifted—while The View hosts and others continued criticism.
Joburg Ballet held its Ballet in Braam event on a rooftop in Johannesburg from 27-28 March as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The sold-out performances aimed to make classical ballet more accessible by using unconventional spaces. An upcoming show is set for today at the Candice Berman Gallery.
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Following initial responses from ballet and opera organizations, The View hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines criticized Timothée Chalamet for remarks likening struggling movie theaters to declining interest in those art forms. They highlighted his family's dance heritage and defended the arts' value, while more invitations and critiques poured in.
The Hamburg Ballet received strong applause for the premiere of «Äther» by Aleix Martínez at the Hamburg State Opera. The contemporary choreography draws on themes from Bournonville's «La Sylphide» and contrasts them with dark images of environmental destruction. The first part of the evening featured a historical staging of Bournonville's classic.
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Choreographer Kaiji Moriyama directs K-Ballet Opto's new production 'A Dance Remembered in Tohno,' premiering on December 26 at Tatemono Brillia Hall in Tokyo. The show explores mystical creatures in the realm between life and death, blending ballet, modern dance, kabuki, and butoh in a multilayered performance. The rare fusion of ballet and butoh, often called 'antiballet' for its grotesque movements and dark themes, stands out.