See this award-winning documentary film about iconic Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin, former artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company (Tel Aviv) and creator of the movement practice known as “Gaga.”
An eight-year collaboration between Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin and filmmaker Tomer Heymann led to this exuberant feast for the senses. It illuminates the creative process of a bold artist known as a prickly taskmaster, charismatic genius, and icon of modern dance. Documentary Audience Award winner at the SXSW Film & Music Festival.
This event is part of NCCAkron‘s multi-day Dancing Lab, Dance as Cultural Diplomat, which explores the influence of Israeli dance on American choreography and asks: how does national identity inform dancemaking? A full list of programs is available here: nccakron.org/diplomacy
Dance as Cultural Diplomat is timed to coincide with NCCAkron Founding Partner DANCECleveland’s presentation of Jerusalem-based Vertigo Dance Company להקת מחול ורטיגו on Saturday, March 9 at the Ohio Theatre in Cleveland.
Co-presented by by The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration.
Tickets are FREE, but advance registration is strongly suggested to reserve your seat — visit nccakron.org to register!
2019/03/08 - 2019/03/08
Paul A. Daum Theatre
328 E. Buchtel Ave, Akron, OH 44304