Parade

Choreografe en performer Crystal Pite was verbonden aan het Ballet British Columbia in Vancouver en William Forsythe’s Ballett Frankfurt. In 2008 werd zij benoemd tot associate choreographer van NDT. In 1990 maakte Pite haar debuut als choreograaf aan het Ballet British Columbia. Sindsdien creëerde ze meer dan vijftig werken voor gezelschappen als Paris Opera Ballet, Cullberg Ballet, Ballett Frankfurt, The Royal Ballet en Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. Pite is ook associate dance artist van Canada’s National Arts Centre en associate artist van Sadler’s Wells, London. In 2002 richtte Pite haar eigen gezelschap Kidd Pivot op in Vancouver. Momenteel is de Kidd Pivot/Electric Company Theatre productie Betroffenheit op tournee.

JON BOND OVER THE STATEMENT

“This was my third time working with Crystal on a creation. She is the absolute epitome of a true artist and creator. Working on The Statement was somewhat similar to my past experiences but with a little twist.

NDT and Crystal’s schedules were super tight leaving us with the responsibility of learning phrases via video messages and creating numerous phrases based on tasks she sent via email. We would record and send them back and forth until she was able to arrive and start constructing the piece herself. It was a fun way to collaborate on this piece. Talk about choreographing in the 21st century!”

RENA NARUMI OVER THE STATEMENT

“The Statement was my first choreography as a dancer with NDT. It is a privilege to work with Crystal Pite again after many years. From 2010 to 2011 I’ve danced with Kidd Pivot, Crystal’s own company. Creating and performing her work, together with such talented dancers is very touching.

It was interesting and a fun experience to work on a piece based on a script written by Jonathon Young. We were listening to the text, while using our bodies and movement to express the words. It was fascinating to feel the body react to the voices’ tone and intonation. Crystal created such a strong message in using certain movements to these spoken words.

I can play around with my character and every time I perform The Statement it takes me on a different journey. I am really looking forward to perform this programme. Parade and The Statement provide two different worlds but are connected at the same time. To me, it’s another journey.”

JULIETTE BRUNNER OVER PARADE

“To be given the opportunity to be a part of this programme is a great privilege. Since many years I was hoping to once get the chance to work with Crystal.

Now that I experience the collaboration with her in the studio I find it incredibly inspiring to see how dedicated she is to her work and how admirable in the way she approaches us dancers. One can truly feel the excitement she has to experiment and explore in new ways, which is enriching for us and challenging at the same time.”

JIANHUI WANG OVER PARADE

“It has always been a beautiful challenge to work with Crystal Pite. When you work with her in the studio the concentration is fully turned on to yourself, because she is efficient, she is clear with her idea, there is no time to waste, therefore your concentration is higher than 200%.

I am excited to be part of Parade. There is something unique about this piece that while being physical in her style of movement, Crystal also guides the dancers to be theatrical in their individual and unique character that she creates for each and every one of us. Every time I dance her work on stage I feel intense physical exhaustion, however this is overruled by the feeling of getting a chance to deeply explore human emotion. That is something very special about her work.”

RUPERT TOOKEY OVER PARADE

“For me being in the studio with Crystal is always a pleasure. She is clear, articulate and humble, making everyone feel valued and part of the journey that we are on collectively.

As a clown in Parade there is a lot of freedom to play with the character, as well as interact with your fellow ‘clowns’ and bringing to life the absurdity of the clowns versus the military style of the marjorette’s makes for a lot of fun during the process as well during the performances. It’s great to be working with Crystal again and wonderful to be bringing Parade back to life.”

LYDIA BUSTINDUY OVER PARADE

“For me to be in Parade feels like entering a world of wonder from where real matters become accessible to all of us, independently of race, sex orientation and status.

Crystal Pite always gives us the tools and the wise guidance to find our own meaning in her expression and the freedom to choose when to tune to our inmost self.”