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I try to be distinctive and true to myself on stage

Interview with Daniel Mulligan, Soloist at Ballet Zurich

First of all, congratulations on your nomination as a brilliant Mephisto by Dance Europe!

You have been with the Ballett Zurich for 11 years. What were the most important steps of your career?

The first job which was offered to me after ballet school was a contract with the Junior Ballet in Zurich in 2007. Heinz Spoerli, the ballet director at that time, pushed me quite a lot and gave me some good opportunities and small roles. After 2 years I was offered a position as „Gruppe mit Solo“ in the main company which means being a dancer in the Corps de Ballet of Ballet Zurich with some solo roles. I was very surprised that Heinz Spoerli appreciated me that much.

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How Ballerinas Customize Their Pointe Shoes

A big Deal for every Ballerina!

As we all know breaking in new shoes is hard work. Pointe shoes must be broken in to reach the perfect state. Many ballerinas destroy their brand new pointe shoes even before dancing in them.

Each ballerina has her own routine how to customize the fit and support her dancing style. Hours were spent on scraping, ripping, crushing, sewing, and burning, only to end up with a shoe that is uniquely tailored to the ballerina.

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Drei Uraufführungen meistert das Junior Ballett

Erstaunliche Leistung des Junior Balletts Zürich am Theater Winterthur

Gerade mal 2 Monate nach der Sommerpause präsentiert das Junior Ballett in KREATIONEN gleich drei Uraufführungen von drei verschiedenen Choreografen. Was für eine unglaubliche Leistung für die junge Company, in 2 Monaten drei Ballette einzustudieren und auf die Bühne zu bringen.

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Die Liebe liebt das Wandern

Berührende Uraufführung des Balletts Zürich von Schubert’s WINTERREISE  am 13. Oktober 2018

Das erste Ballett von Ballettdirektor Christian Spuck in dieser Saison ist die WINTERREISE – ein Zyklus von 24 schauerlichen Liedern, wie sie Franz Schubert selbst nannte. Es geht um die verlorene Liebe eines jungen Mannes, der durch die düstere Winterlandschaft wandert, um seinen Liebeskummer zu überwinden. Gefühle wie  Trauer, Leere, Todessehnsucht, Verzweiflung und Verletztheit sind das Thema der Lieder. „Mein Herz ist wie erfroren, Kalt starrt ihr Bild darin: Schmilzt je das Herz mir wieder, fliesse auch ihr Bild dahin.“

Ballett Zürich - Winterreise - 2018/19

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Ballerina in Sabbatical

Interview with Eléonore Guérineau – a temporary member at Ballet Zurich.

After 13 years of being a sujet in the Ballet of the Paris Opéra, Eléonore Guérineau has taken a year off to further develop her expertise.  Now, Ballet Zurich has offered her a contract as a soloist, with her first performance, “WINTERREISE” premiering 13th October 2018.

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Modern Dance at its best!

Premiere in Zürich: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 

Das weltberühmte Ensemble aus New York City begeisterte das Publikum mit sensationellen, modernen Stücken wie STACK-UP, MASS und ELLA sowie dem weltweit bekannten Klassiker REVELATIONS. Vier vollkommen unterschiedliche Choreografien – allen gemeinsam der afro -amerikanische Spirit.

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TOP 15 Greatest Dance Movies

What is your favorite dance movie?

Dance Movies are always fun. Thinking of my favorite ones it is very difficult to say which I like the most. There are so many kinds of Dance Movies around, from the classical masterpiece with Gene Kelly „Singing in the Rain“, some sweet 80s dance movies like „Flashdance“, to the more modern street dancing movies like the Step up street dance battle.

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