In the Studio: Rehearsing Artifact Suite | Counterpointe | The Australian Ballet

It takes 35 dancers in peak classical shape to tackle William Forsythe's Artifact Suite. Come inside our studios as dancers rehearse for our upcoming double bill, Counterpointe. Discover Counterpointe: https://bit.ly/counterpointe Subscribe to our Channel: https://bit.ly/3hBJ2WH 8 - 13 JUL 2022 Her Majesty's Theatre - Adelaide Counterpointe pairs an excerpt from the elegant 19th-century classic Raymonda with the mesmerising complexity of Artifact Suite, by the radically inventive choreographer William Forsythe, and adds George Balanchine’s beloved Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux. In the late 20th century Forsythe revolutionised the European dance scene, reimagining classical technique and challenging his dancers with extended shapes. Artifact Suite, a stunningly intricate ensemble work, showcases his groundbreaking style: clarified speed, extensions of form and dynamically fast weight changes. Fierce, fast pas de deux are framed by the mathematically precise movement of the corps in this electrifying work. The Australian Ballet. Caring for tradition, daring to be different. Find us online to get to know our artists and staff and to see more from our upcoming performances. Visit our Website: https://australianballet.com.au Follow The Australian Ballet on Facebook:   / theaustralia.  . Follow The Australian Ballet on Instagram:   / ausballet   Follow The Australian Ballet on Twitter:   / theausballet   Follow The Australian Ballet on TikTok:   / ausballet