Friday, 16 July 2010

Shobana Jeyasingh's 'Counterpoint' at Somerset House

Shobana Jeyasingh's Counterpoint at Somerset House
Photograph : zxDaveM

I'm going to break my own rule.  Although this was not strictly a ballet event, it was part of Big Dance 2010, which covered all forms of dance, ballet included.

Shobana Jeyasingh's Counterpoint at Somerset House
Photograph : zxDaveM


The reason I want to show you these wonderful photographs, is to highlight the space at Somerset House - used to such great effect at Christmas time too - and to see whether there are any classical ballet choreographers who can come up with a dance suitable for the fountains.

Shobana Jeyasingh's Counterpoint at Somerset House
Photograph : zxDaveM

Perhaps not on pointe - but using the classical vocabulary.

Shobana Jeyasingh's Counterpoint at Somerset House
Photograph : zxDaveM

I'm sure you'll agree that it would be a spectacular event - as was this one by Shobana Jeyasingh.
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Posted by BALLET NEWS at 11:05

16 comments:

  1. Lisa Marie Olson16 July 2010 at 11:13

    Absolutely fantastic blog piece, so glad you did this... stunning colours brilliant photos giving rise to a great sense of occasion almost as if you were there seeing it for yourself. Stylish and innovative movement. A feast of stimulating colour movement and form!!

    Really love this :)

    Thanks for sharing

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  2. phonelady16 July 2010 at 12:21

    thanks for the update on the ballet .

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  3. Peter Quennell16 July 2010 at 12:37

    Love it. YouTube? BTW Somerset House has these fountains? That made me laugh. There is one by the National Theater on London's South Bank. Also several around New York including one on the west-side piers :-)

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  4. Anne in her Second Youth16 July 2010 at 12:38

    Good to see how imaginative use can be made of different sorts of space & media. And brilliant photos!

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  5. Miss Val's Creations16 July 2010 at 12:52

    This is so beautiful!!!!

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  6. lori vliegen16 July 2010 at 19:15

    i think that there's something so energizing about watching dancers perform outside!! i'll bet this was great fun to watch, especially with the fountains as their dance partners! love your photos, too!! :)))

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  7. lori vliegen16 July 2010 at 19:17

    i think that there's something so energizing about watching dancers perform outside!! i'll bet this was great fun to watch, especially with the fountains as their dance partners! love your photos, too! :)))

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  8. Couture Carrie17 July 2010 at 20:15

    How wonderful!

    Love these pics!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  9. Castles Crowns and Cottages17 July 2010 at 22:37

    Good evening dear blogger! A visit from you is well appreciated, and your kind comments mean a lot to me, coming from a professional as yourself. Dance.....ah, my past, and forever in my legs and blood! Your photos are wonderful, reminiscent of my days when the stage was where I came alive!!!!

    Have a fantastic SUNDAY!!!! ANITA

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  10. Karena18 July 2010 at 14:59

    Wonderful and so free and natural. I would love to hear what you think of my latest post and the performance (oh dear) Well I did ask!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  11. January Asia19 July 2010 at 06:13

    I was glad you broke your own rule for this post. I really like it.

    In my latest post, I mentioned you and your blog. See for yourself:
    http://caffeinatedglobe.blogspot.com/2010/07/ideas-for-tea-party-at-home-chinese.html

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  12. Zabrinah19 July 2010 at 06:29

    Gorgeous photos! This looks spectacular!

    I love your blog because it's so unique!

    Best wishes from one blogger to another,

    ~Zabrinah

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  13. stylefrontier19 July 2010 at 06:31

    the outdoor concept is great
    plus the fountain gives nice visual effect

    xoxo

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  14. BALLET NEWS20 July 2010 at 20:44

    Lisa Marie Olson - thank you ! The colours, against the fountains, are inspired

    phonelady - thanks

    Peter Quennell - thanks

    Anne - the photo's are irresistable which is why I broke my rule !

    Miss Val's Creations - isn't it just ?

    lori vliegen - I agree -for everyone concerned

    Couture Carrie - thank you

    Castles Crowns and Cottages - hello and thank you

    Karena thank you - I will have a look as soon as I get a chance !

    The Caffeinated Globe - thank you so much, very kind !

    Zabrinah - thank you so much; it's very much appreciated

    fhen - I agree !

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  15. Beedeebabee22 July 2010 at 00:27

    Gosh, how wonderful it must have been watching the dancers in the fountains! What a cool concept...literally! The photos are just lovely! ;) Paulette

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  16. Anonymous11 August 2010 at 23:23

    how visionary of the artist to do this. isn't it time more of them took risks like this? what a great way for us all to see dance - for free as well. amazing!!!

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