NEIGHBOURS Part l

Brigel Gjoka & Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit / Sadler’s Wells (AL/USA/UK) 

July 3 | 7.45 p.m.
Arena Teatro India

regional premiere

NEIGHBOURS Part l is the first part of a diptych created in collaboration with William Forsythe and performed by Rauf "RubberLegz" Yasit and Brigel Gjoka. Neighbours Neighbours is a minimalist show with a strong experimental importance, born from the encounter of breakdance and contemporary dance. Neighbours è una collaborazione ipnotica e potente, una fusione dinamica di creatività orchestrata da due artisti straordinari provenienti da ambiti artistici e culturali diversi. Il pioniere dell’abstract b-boy Rauf “RubberLegz” Yasit e l’affermato danzatore contemporaneo Brigel Gjoka intraprendono un viaggio trasformativo ispirato dalla partecipazione a A Quiet Evening of Dance of William Forsythe.

The collaborative sinergy between RubberLegz and Gjoka go beyond boundaries, not only the linguistic ones related to classical, contemporary, and urban dance. The crossed boundaries are also conceptually geographical, so the outcome is an harmonious blend of their respective origins: Kurdish and Albanese. Neighbours becomes an account of the power of motion as a form of language that transcend cultural barriers, deeply and viscerally resonating with the audience. In this convergence of artistic mastery and cultural heritage, RubberLegz and Gjoka redefine the limits of dance and they remind us that its essence is the celebration of human spirit. Neighbours diventa una testimonianza del potere del movimento come linguaggio che trascende le barriere culturali, risuonando con il pubblico a un livello profondo e viscerale. In questa convergenza di maestria artistica ed eredità culturale, RubberLegz e Gjoka ridefiniscono i confini della danza, ricordando che, nella sua essenza, essa è una celebrazione dello spirito umano.

Credits

By and with | Brigel Gjoka & Rauf "RubberLegz" Yasit
In collaboration with William Forsythe
Production | Sadler’s Wells
Co-production | PACT Zollverein
Costumes and Lights | Brigel Gjoka & Rauf "RubberLegz" Yasit
Length 45'

Brigel Gjoka

has charmed audiences with his solo performances since 2006, in esteemed companies such as Ballet de l'Opéra National du Rhin and Nederlands Dans Theater. In 2011 his artistic journey lead him to the Forsythe Company. He performed a wide range of William Forsythe’s repertory, but also contributed to the creation of new innovative works. From 2014 to 2020 Gjoka took over as artistic director of the international program of contemporary dance at the Art Factory in Bologna, in Italy. During this span he skillfully choreographed many pieces, leaving a lasting mark in the world of dance.

Rauf “RubberLegz” Yasit

is an eclectic artist of Kurdish origin, a reputed dancer, choreographer, director, and visual artist. Yasit’s remarkable portfolio includes noteworthy collaborations with esteemed institutions like William Forsythe, Opéra national de Paris, the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the CNDC in Angers, Red Bull, Muscle Milk and Art Factory International. His artistic contributions range over dance, choreography, and visual arts. He displayed his talent and versatility on national and international stages.

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