Hi
I actually danced this piece when I was with Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet & funnily enough was discussing it with my pianist from City Contempory Dance Company today. It is a wonderful piece & so very exhausting if you put your heart & soul into it. With the concluding notes on the piano the dancers have to follow with a breath in & a breath out& you are so exhausted that it is hard to control your bodily function. You just want to pee your pants. When I danced this piece I was also dancing 3 other ballets on the same night & had several quick changes.
But it was a wonderful experience & I love Hans Van Manen
Lois Strike
