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IN THIS ISSUE:

Choreographic Residencies, Opportunities & Funding:  Current listings for the U.S., Latin America, Europe & Asia: Annual Choreography Festival in California, USA; Across Oceans Arts, Canada; Ignition Dance Festival 2018, UK; Accueil Studio 2019, France; OpenFLR 2018, Italy; The Arts Council Tokyo, Japan, and more…

New Works & Events: Jo Strømgren’s new The Road Is Just A Surface; Wayne McGregor’s new AFTERITE for ABT; Tero Saarinen’s new BREATH; English National Ballet’s Voices of America with new William Forsythe, and more…  

Trending: San Francisco Ballet’s UNBOUND  - historic festival of 12 new groundbreaking works, including David Dawson and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, among others

Learning Opportunities: Impulstanz Vienna 2018, Austria; TanzFaktur, Germany; Campus LAB, Switzerland;

Competitions: The 11th Copenhagen International Choreography Competition, Denmark; DADC International Short Dance Film Competition, France; Netherlands Choreography Competition; Contest Energy 18, Germany; Hanover International Choreography Competition, Germany

New Books and Movies: Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina, a book by Michaela and Elaine DePrince and an upcoming movie TAKING FLIGHT -- directed by Madonna; Akram Khan’s Giselle for the English National Ballet; Rooted with Wings by Thomas Freundlich

CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCIES, CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES & FUNDING:

NATIONAL:

CALIFORNIA: The 20th Annual Choreography Festival at the McCallum Theatre Institute will take place on November 10, 2018 in Palm Desert, California. Choreography by both emerging and established dance makers from across the nation will take center stage in McCallum’s popular festival. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of each performance. Highlighting dance as an art form, this event delivers an exciting mix of work by inventive artists. Cash awards up to $10,000 will be given. Apply by May 1, 2018. Visit: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/education/choreography-festival/submit-choreography

CALIFORNIA: Hart Pulse Dance Company is accepting submissions for The 12th Annual MixMatch Dance Festival. The festival brings together all dance styles from across the U.S. on one stage to be presented in four different performances each August. Located just blocks from the beach in Santa Monica. Apply by April 21, 2018. Visit: www.HartPulseDance.com

MASSACHUSETTS:  The Yard at Martha’s Vineyard offers Offshore Creation Residencies of two to three weeks, emphasizing the collaborative nature of dance making. Provides daily access to studio and/or theater, with option to lead community class or residency-related workshop and culminating in a minimum of two public performances. Residency artists are hand-selected by Yard staff after review of live performances or showings. There is no formal application process. Interested artists are encouraged to send press kits and information to The Yard for review.  Visit: www.dancetheyard.org/residencies

NEW YORK: Dance Astoria Co-Producers Nicole Ohr and Stephanie Deere are seeking Queens-based choreographers for the 5th Annual Dance Astoria Festival, to be held outdoors at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria, NY on May 20, 2018. Apply by April 15, 2018. Email: DanceAstoria2014@gmail.com

NEW YORK: The call for choreographers for the 12th season of the Dance Gallery Festival is now open. This is an exciting opportunity for choreographers to present larger and smaller works in a fully produced dance festival, to teach master classes, and to be considered for future residencies. The festival will run November 2-4, 2018. Apply by April 30, 2018. Visit: http://www.dancegalleryfestival.com/application

NEW YORK: Triskelion Arts is seeking proposals for its new Experimental Works Program at the Douglas Elliman Studio Theater. Through this program, Triskelion Arts will co-present works that the proposer views as "experimental" in the areas of theater, dance, performance art, or any other medium. Rolling deadline. Visit: http://www.triskelionarts.org/apply-experimental-works

NEW YORK: Bridge for Dance Inc. presents The Uptown Rising Performance Series -Emerging Choreographers Edition. The company will host 14 emerging choreographers who will share their work on June 16 & 23, 2018. Apply by April 20, 2018. Visit: www.bridgefordance.com/emerging-choreographers-edition

USA: The Princess Grace Choreography Awards Program is now accepting applications for its Choreography Grant Opportunity, available September 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019. Apply by April 30, 2018. Fellowships are awarded to emerging choreographers through the nominating organization to help fund the creation of a new work. Visit: https://www.pgfusa.org/grants-program/grant-applications/guidelines/choreography

INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRALIA: Keith Bain Choreographic Travel Fellowship supports international travel and experiences for emerging choreographers (under age 40) across any dance genre. Applicants must have Australian citizenship or residency and be Ausdance members. Apply by June 2018.  Visit: http://ausdance.org.au/projects/details/keith-bain-choreographic-travel-fellowship

BRAZIL: Casa Na Ilha Art Residency Program is based in a colonial house on the Island  of Ilhabela, Brazil. The residency program aims to bring together artists from different disciplines to encourage creativity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit: http://www.casanailha.org

CANADA: CINARS offers a unique opportunity to display a work-in-progress in front of presenters, artists and agents taking part in the CINARS Biennale 2018. The pitch session allows 8 artists/companies selected by a jury to share information about a new project or a work- in-progress. Apply by April 13, 2018. Visit: https://form.zonefestival.com/?k=cinars_p5ls

CANADA: Across Oceans Arts, under the artistic direction of Maxine Heppner, is calling for proposals for an ultra-intensive three-day exchange and development program from May 19-21, 2018. Established and emerging movement artists in all forms of moving performance may apply. Visit: www.choreographicmarathon.ca

FRANCE: The Centre Chorégraphique National of Mulhouse/Ballet de l'Opera du Rhin is now accepting applications for its residency program, which offers resources and financial support for selected candidates. The program, Accueil Studio 2019, is a 6-week residency in Mulhouse with the option to present the resulting work to the public. Apply by April 30, 2018. Visit: http://www.operanationaldurhin.eu/le-ccn.html

FRANCE: Centre Chorégraphique National de Caen en Normandie welcomes a choreographer or company to come in residence for creation or research, with work spaces and CCN participation in realizing a project. Projects with a strong connection with music will be favored. Six projects will be selected for a budget of 10,000 euros. Apply by May 11, 2018. Contact: Aurélien Barbaux accueilstudio@ccncn.eu

FRANCE: Cite Internationale des Arts is now accepting applications for its residency program. There are two ways to be selected: by being nominated by one of the 135 partners or "souscripteurs", or by applying directly to the commissions that assess individual candidatures.  Apply by June 29, 2018. Visit: http://www.citedesartsparis.net/residences/comment-resider-a-la-cite

GERMANY: The new application round at Choreographisches Zentrum Heidelberg is now open for globally-focused residencies that will take place between August and December 2018.  Apply by May 15, 2018. Visit: http://www.cc-hd.de/

GERMANY: TURN is a fund for artistic cooperation between Germany and African countries, aiming to encourage a wide range of German institutions to shift their focus to the artistic production and cultural debates in African countries. Institutions from African countries must jointly apply with an institutional partner in Germany. Apply by April 16, 2018. Visit: http://kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/cms/en/programme/Afrika/turn.html

GERMANY: Choreographers up to age 40 can apply for a Guest Programme for Young Foreign Theatre People conducted by Goethe-Institut, Munich, and the Federal Republic of Germany Centre of the International Theatre Institute (ITI). Grant recipients will be taken in by theatres in Germany to become familiar with production conditions and the conception and rehearsal process of at least one production. No set application deadline. Visit: https://www.goethe.de/en/uun/auf/tut/sta.html

GERMANY: As a center for choreographic practice and research, K3 – Center for Choreography | Tanzplan Hamburg offers various types of residencies. Each year, the program provides 3 choreographers with a chance to work on site for 8 months. Usually this working period runs from August to April. The program is intended for choreographers currently at the beginning of their professional careers, but who have already produced some choreographic work of their own. Visit: http://www.k3-hamburg.de/en/ausschreibungen/

INDIA: LSHVA Space for artists invites dance practitioners and choreographers to showcase their ongoing work in the 8th Edition of Work in Progress on April 21, 2018 in Bangalore. A discussion will follow each presentation. The series aims to create an active community of artists that support and foster the growth of one another by constructive critique, genuine feedback, and support through the sharing of ideas, in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Visit: https://lshva.in/event/work-in-progress-showcase-8/

INDIA: Adhyaya Dance Festival is calling for applicants to submit cutting-edge work to be showcased at Adhyaya 2018. Since its inception, Adhyaya has invited and presented numerous such artists and works from across the world to India – work that is breaking boundaries and which brings innovation in tradition. The festival is in November 2018 in Bengaluru, India. Apply by July 15, 2018. Visit: http://dancingopportunities.com/open-call-for-adhyaya-dance-festival-by-nritarutya-bangalore-india/

IRELAND: TDP’18 Screen Dance Selection is now accepting submissions. Selected short films in which dance interacts creatively with cinema will be presented at the TDP’18 International Dance Festival. Apply by April 14, 2018. Visit: http://www.tdp-danceplatform.ie

ITALY: OpenFLR 2018, an intensive dance lab, is looking for emerging choreographers to come to Florence and create a new piece alongside internationally acclaimed choreographers. OpenFLR 2018 will culminate in a final presentation, held in a theatre in Florence on July 17, 2018, and open to the public. Apply by June 18, 2018. Visit: http://openflr.net

JAPAN: The Arts Council Tokyo is now accepting applications for the Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grunt from international artists to introduce new and innovative art projects.  Apply by April 13, 2018. Visit: https://www.artscouncil-tokyo.jp/en/who-we-are/about/

JAPAN: Awaji Art Circus 2018 is calling for performing artists of all genres during the period of September 12 - October 17, 2018. Two-way economy class air ticket from your nearest airport to Kansai International Airport will be covered. Apply by May 6, 2018.  Visit: http://awajiartcircus.com/aac2018.php

NEW ZEALAND: The Clockmaker’s Loft New Zealand Pacific Studio is a unique space for dance, choreography and physical performers. Founded in 2001, NZ Pacific Studio welcomes residents from NZ and abroad. Applications process is ongoing. Visit: http://www.artistresidency.org.nz

PHILIPPINES: Artist registration is now open for the Fringe Manila 2019 Festival. An open-access, uncensored arts and community festival, Fringe Manila focuses on showcasing fresh, daring, groundbreaking new work by emerging and established artists from the Philippines and around the world. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/FringeMNL/photos/a.317491388358127.72351.317487251691874/1615223255251594/?type=3

SPAIN: Each year a Barcelona International Dance Exchange (BIDE) Lab-meeting takes place in Barcelona with around 60 professionals in performing arts coming from as many as 25 countries, welcoming dancers, choreographers and cultural managers for a networking and exchange platform. Apply by April 2018. Visit: http://bide.be/en/

SPAIN: Edition V of the Beta Publica Showcase is now accepting submissions. The showcase, which offers an opportunity for seasoned and new contemporary dance creators to share the professional stage, will take place on June 2 & 3, 2018. Apply by April 20, 2018. Visit: www.talentsunited.com

TAIWAN: The Taipei Artist Village offers residency opportunities for innovative makers of visual art, music, literature, and performance, while fostering artistic and cultural exchange between Taiwan and the rest of the world. The artistic villages are secluded by a serene garden, but located within the vibrant city of Taipei. Housing 10 residents for 8 to 12 weeks, the program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. artists and includes use of studio and media equipment. Apply by June 8, 2018. Visit: www.artistvillage.org

NEW CHOREOGRAPHY, WORLD PREMIERES, EVENTS & NEWS:

NATIONAL:

CALIFORNIA: Los Angeles’ prominent Dance Camera West presents The 17th Annual Film Festival on April 12-15, 2018. Located at the Santa Monica Pier, the festival brings together diverse communities to experience many forms of dance through the intimate medium of film.Visit: http://www.dancecamerawest.org 

NEW YORK: Lar Lubovitch celebrates his company’s 50th anniversary by presenting a haunting world premiere, set to seldom-heard choral music by Schubert, as well as signature works, including Men’s Stories. The program runs from April 17-21, 2018 at the Joyce Theater. Watch: https://youtu.be/96ryMKROjDo

NEW YORK: Nimbus Dance Works presents the world premiere of Samuel Pott’s Esther. This edgy interpretation of the complex First Testament heroine -- whose rise to power encompasses themes of feminism, tribalism, and seduction -- is performed with live music by Brooklyn indie-rock group Sky-Pony. The company also presents world premieres by Darshan Singh Bhuller, former Artistic Director of UK’s Phoenix Dance Theatre. The program will be in theater on April 21 & 22, 2018. Visit: https://www.bam.org/dance/2018/nimbus-dance-works-presents-esther

NEW YORK: Wayne McGregor, one of the most well-known international choreographers of the 21st Century, will choreograph AFTERITE as his first ballet for American Ballet Theatre (ABT). The visceral movement and contemporary sensibility of McGregor will bring an entirely new take on The Rite of Spring to the ABT stage. The world premiere is on May 21, 2018 at The Metropolitan Opera House. Visit:  http://www.abt.org/

INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRIA: POSTHOF LINZ “SILK FLUEGGE/Charles Kaltenbacher” will be performed at TanzTage 2018 on April 12, 2018. The international dance festival TanzTage 2018 runs through April 26, 2018 in POSTHOF LINZ, Austria. In the art performance "Woven Heads" the Upper Austrian performer and dancer Silke Grabinger and the Canadian dancer Emmanuelle Le Phan (Tentacle Tribe) deal with the physical and immaterial entanglements that arise in and through rituals between 2 persons. Particular attention is paid to "rites of passages," the so-called threshold rituals that describe transformations from one state to another.  Visit: http://www.staatstheater-hannover.de/oper/index.php?f=07_seiten&ID_Seite=68

CANADA: Tero Saarinen Company's second world premiere of the year takes place in Canada. Tero Saarinen and Kimmo Pohjonen’s duet BREATH will premiere at Grand Théâtre de Québec on April 12, 2018. Visit: https://terosaarinen.com/en/creation/breath/

GERMANY: From July 15-28, 2018, Tanzfestival Bielefeld combines qualified dance and choreography classes directed by international instructors with performances by modern dance ensembles from around the world. Visit: http://www.tanzfestival-bielefeld.de/en/workshops/registration/

HONG KONG: CCDC presents Requiem HK from April 13-15, 2018. Hong Kong artists Yuri Ng, Yin Ng and Chow Yiu-fai create a striking work with dancers singing and singers dancing to a requiem. Visit: http://www.ccdc.com.hk/en/site/p/4?pid=72

IRELAND: Dublin Dance Festival brings the best international dance to Irish audiences of all ages and backgrounds, while creating opportunities for Irish dance artists, through programming, commissioning and partnerships. Festival will run from May 2-20, 2018. Visit: http://www.dublindancefestival.ie/about-us

IRELAND: Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company will lead the First International Festival of Contact Improvisation in Ireland. The festival will take place from May 19-26, 2018. Visit: http://www.echoechodance.com/cifestival.

NORWAY: JO STRØMGREN COMPANY has announced a collaboration with Anja Garbarek. The Road Is Just A Surface will be a brand new musical theatre experience, composed of Garbarek’s extraordinary music and Jo Strømgren’s distinct physical language. Premieres on May 24, 2018 at Bergen International Festival. Visit: http://jskompani.no/productions

UK: English National Ballet will present Voices of America from April 12-21, 2018 at Sadler’s Wells. The program includes William Forsythe’s world premiere of a new work created for English National Ballet. The bill also includes Jerome Robbins’ The Cage and a reworked version of Aszure Barton’s Fantastic Beings. Watch: https://vimeo.com/258627627

UK: BalletBoyz will perform at Sadler’s Wells from April 26-28, 2018 with their unique project -- 4 pieces created in just 14 days. Choreographers Javier de Frutos, Craig Revel Horwood, Iván Pérez and Christopher Wheeldon teamed up with composers Scott Walker, Charlotte Harding, Joby Talbot and Keaton Henson to create new works that play with the concept of balance and imbalance. Watch: https://vimeo.com/235521444

UK: Phoenix Dance Theatre will present Windrush from April 26-28, 2018 at Sadler’s Wells.  The new work from Phoenix’s Artistic Director Sharon Watson was created on a newly commissioned score by Gary Crosby. Visit: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2018/phoenix-dance-windrush-movement-of-the-people/

UK: Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan will be at Sadler’s Wells from May 9-12, 2018.  Choreographer and writer Lin Hwai-min’s new work takes inspiration from the legendary words of the Portuguese sailors in the 16th Century, as they spotted the verdant land that would one day be known as Taiwan: “Formosa!” (“Beautiful!”)  Visit: https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2018/cloud-gate-dance-theatre-of-taiwan-formosa/

TRENDING:

San Francisco Ballet’s UNBOUND: A FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS -- 12 of the most innovative international choreographers create new works in the spirit of curiosity and experimentation -- a festival of 12 world premieres spanning 4 programs over 17 days, from April 20 to May 5, 2018. Read more at: https://www.sfballet.org/unbound

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

INTERNATIONAL:

AUSTRIA: Impulstanz Vienna 2018 offers a training program for emerging dance artists, from July 13 - August 13, 2018, as a part of Vienna International Dance Festival. It offers a dynamic environment that allows young dance artists with their first choreographic experience to intensively work on their professional development. Apply by May 31, 2018.  Visit: https://www.impulstanz.com/en/atlas/2018/

AUSTRIA: ImPulsTanz Festival, a great venue for obtaining further education, offers Somatic Movement Teacher Training with Dieter Rehberg, from July 23 - August 10, 2018. DanceAbility Teacher Certification with Alito Alessi will be offered from July 1-27, 2018. Visit: https://www.impulstanz.com/education/

FRANCE: La Fabrique de la Danse, meaning "the dance factory" in French, offers a Paris-based, specialized one-year incubator program for French-speaking, emerging choreographers. This is an all-inclusive program, starting with the beginning of the choreographer’s artistic journey, to the creation and structural development of the company, to the presentation of their performance to the public. Visit: www.lafabriquedeladanse.fr

FRANCE: La Fabrique de la Danse offers an intensive one-week Business Lab for English-speaking choreographers, who are invited to Paris to learn everything you need to know to make your next creation a success. Every morning will be dedicated to a choreographic workshop with Christine Bastin, an award-winning choreographer. Afternoons will include training in communication, production, management, etc. Runs from July 8-14, 2018. Visit: http://www.lafabriquedeladanse.fr/business-lab-for-choreographers/  and https://www.facebook.com/events/234043537156703/  Contact: businesslab@lafabriquedeladanse.fr

GERMANY: The P.O.R.C.H. Performance and Choreographic Synthesis Module (//The end of Choreography as we know it//) is 3 weeks of intensive training for aspiring performers and artists. The program will run from August 8-31, 2018. Apply by May 15, 2018 to receive the early bird price. Visit: https://www.ponderosa-dance.de/performance-and-choreographic-synthesis-module.html

GERMANY: From July 15-28, 2018, Tanzfestival Bielefeld combines qualified dance and choreography classes directed by international instructors with performances by modern dance ensembles from around the world. Visit: http://www.tanzfestivalbielefeld.de/en/workshops/registration/

GERMANY: This summer, Cologne-based TanzFaktur Summer Academy will host a variety of guests from around the world to show their artistic works alongside workshops and masterclasses taught by renowned artists. Three weeks will be filled with contemporary dance, including showings from TanzFaktur’s residencies INCUBATOR, exhibitions, film screenings, artist talks, a teacher/choreographer platform, and inspiring lectures. Visit: http://www.tanzfaktur.eu/

GREECE: Greek National Theatre’s Third International Ancient Drama Workshop will be held from July 16-30, 2018.  Apply by April 15, 2018. The aim of the GNT is the study and dissemination of ancient drama, providing specialist knowledge to theatre professionals who wish to equip themselves with additional practice-based tools designed to be relevant to their work. The workshop will be conducted in Greek and English. Visit: https://www.n-t.gr/en/educ/ancientdramaintlworkshop

PHILIPPINES: Elmo’s House Artist Residency in Batan, Aklan is a contemporary art project and studio/live space for local and international artists. Established in the centre of the town between mountain and sea, the residency provides a unique setting to conduct research and create work. The 2018 Season is now open for submissions and is accepting applications on an ongoing basis. Visit: http://www.elmoshouse.org/apply/

PHILIPPINES: Bellas Artes Projects, with headquarters in the historical building from which its name is derived, is centered on supporting the production of contemporary artists, providing a space for experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration with Filipino heritage building and craft techniques, largely through residencies on its campus at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. Visit: http://bellasartesprojects.org/bellas-artes-projects/http://bellasartesprojects.org/bellas-artes-projects/

PHILIPPINES: Project Space Pilipinas (PSP) offers an Artist-In-Residence Program, also known as the Neo-Emerging Artist Residency, to establish effective networks in creating opportunities for possible collaborations with local and international artists. Artists can spend their time on creative exploration and production. Lucban, a culturally rich town south of Luzon, Philippines, offers an environment conducive to research, immersion and collaborations. The context and other structures of PSP can help artists to expound and develop approaches and produce methods suitable to their own practice. The residency will be from 1 to 3 months. Visit: http://projectspacepilipinas.com/residency/

SWITZERLAND: At its 6th Edition, Ticino in Danza is offering a campus for dancers and choreographers to work together and explore new ways of perceiving and creating movement. Campus LAB is an intensive program for students of advanced level, young choreographers who intend to expand their research on the body, and dancers seeking to deepen their knowledge and build an international network. Visit: www.ticinoindanza.com/lab

COMPETITIONS:

DENMARK: The 11th Copenhagen International Choreography Competition is accepting applications. The competition will take place on July 13 & 14, 2018. Apply by May 6, 2018. Visit: www.cph-icc.dk

FRANCE: DADC International Short Dance Film Competition explores strong societal issues through the crossed perspectives of dance and cinema. The 2018 Edition will take place from May 14-19, 2018. Visit: www.desartsdescines.org

GERMANY: The International Competition for Choreographers "Choreography 32" in Hanover will take place on June 29 & 30, 2018. Choreographers must not be older than 35 years. The performance is limited to between 5 and 12 minutes in length. Apply by May 5, 2018.  Visit: http://ballettgesellschaft.squarespace.com

GERMANY: Theater Erfurt is looking for dancers and choreographers to participate in "contest energy 18." The performance, which can be a solo, a duo, or a trio, must be between 5 and 10 minutes long. Apply by June 30, 2018 using the application form at: http://tanztheaterfestival-erfurt.de/_img/wettbewerb_anmeldung_englisch.pdf  Visit: www.tanztheaterfestival-erfurt.de

NETHERLANDS: The 2nd Edition of the Netherlands Choreography Competition is accepting applications. The competition, which is divided into ballet and contemporary dance, will take place on June 9, 2018. Apply by May 1, 2018. Visit: http://www.danceinart.nl

BOOKS AND NEW CINEMA ON CHOREOGRAPHY & CHOREOGRAPHERS:

1.         Akram Khan’s Giselle for the English National Ballet, hailed as a masterpiece of 21st Century dance, comes to cinemas for the first time in April 2018: Watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozg3gvJNwk8

2.         Taking Flight -- Madonna set to direct a biopic by Michaela De Prince, dancer at The Dutch National Ballet:

Madonna will direct the MGM drama Taking Flight, based on the life of ballerina Michaela De Prince. DePrince is currently second soloist at the Dutch National Ballet. Film studio MGM has been developing Taking Flight since 2015, when it first bought rights to Michaela and Elaine DePrince’s memoir, Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina. The book follows Michaela DePrince’s life from an orphan in war-torn Sierra Leone to a world-renowned ballerina.

“Michaela’s journey resonated with me deeply as both an artist and an activist who understands adversity,” Madonna said. “We have a unique opportunity to shed light on Sierra Leone and let Michaela be the voice for all the orphaned children she grew up beside. I am honored to bring her story to life.”

Madonna will direct from a screenplay by Camilla Blackett (“New Girl”). Alloy Entertainment’s Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton will produce alongside Ben Pugh and Guy Oseary. MGM Production President Jonathan Glickman and Tabitha Shick are overseeing the project on behalf of the studio. A release date for the film has not been announced.

Rooted with Wings - A film by Thomas Freundlich, produced by Lumikinos Production.

3.         Rooted with Wings is a visual dance documentary that explores the work of internationally acclaimed choreographer and dancer Tero Saarinen, granting the viewer a unique impression of this extraordinary artist’s creative process. Featuring stunningly captured dance sequences and behind-the-scenes material from around the globe, the film brings to light how Saarinen’s dance works evolve from an idea or concept into a finished performance.

The film follows Saarinen over a five-year period from 2014 to 2018, through several premieres of new works and tours in Finland, France, Korea, Kenya and Japan, while bringing to light his approach to his life as a global nomad in dance. In a turbulent world fetishizing technology, change and constant online availability, Saarinen embraces a philosophy of awareness, presence in the moment and centered physicality. Watch: https://vimeo.com/233963806

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