Pina's Mountain

By Carla Escoda, 17 April 2015

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“Mountain is not too long [...] it’s just too empty.”

Reviewed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London on 16 April 2015

Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehört (Pina Bausch)

Tanztheater Wuppertal

Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof – Echoes of ‘78: poignant reality

Graham Watts, 7th April

A reimagining of Pina Bausch's 1978 Kontakthof by Meryl Tankard brings together eight of the original cast members in a unique and poignant revival.

*****

Sweet Mambo: charismatic masters of Pina Bausch at Sadler’s Wells

Graham Watts, 12th February

Sweet Mambo was one of those rare evenings that felt very special, unique in the sense of watching history revisited in the present day.

****1

Rites in Antwerp: a towering triple bill for Opera Ballet Vlaanderen

Elsa Giovanna Simonetti, 17th January

In Rites, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen confirm its status as a leading contemporary dance company with a formidable triple bill, technically demanding for both dancers and orchestra.

****1

Tanztheater Wuppertal inject new life into Pina Bausch's Vollmond

Graham Watts, 18th February

A late Bausch classic reinterpreted by a nearly new ensemble, it remains an excellent example of her remarkable artistic dynasty that continues to astonish over 15 years after her death.

***11

Acogny & Airaudo/École des Sables: a riveting double bill

Graham Watts, 6th November

A double bill of great contrasts, common ground[s] with Germaine Acogny and Malou Airaudo, and Bausch’s Rite of Spring with École des Sables is captivating.

****1

Pina Bausch's Nelken: still a signature piece

Graham Watts, 14th February

Pina Bausch's Nelken returns to Sadler's Wells for the first time in almost two decades.

****1

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Carla Escoda

Born in the Philippines, Carla trained as a ballet and modern dancer with the Alice Reyes Dance Company in Manila. She has lived and worked in Asia and the U.S. and has written about the arts for Bachtrack, KQED (the northern California public media broadcaster), Dance International, dance journal/hk, the Huffington Post, Dance Europe and ballettothepeople.

On the Mountain a Cry Was Barely Heard: Pina Bausch at Sadlers Wells