La petite mort

Choreography Andy De Groat

“A significant part of this ballet is composed using the basic steps of the traditional repertoire, grouped alphabetically. Removed from their usual context of preparation/execution and following a completely abstract order, the steps take on a special rhythm. Nevertheless they preserve their original forms.  […]

The ballet “La petite mort” is built on a continuity of “correct” basic elements transformed gradually in space, form and time, integrated into personal nuances. […]  With this choreography, I continue my research in the development of the various aspects of classical dance – how the sequences can be transformed and used by dancers in a contemporary way.”

source : Andy De Groat, file from the Red Notes Company (1984)

Credits

extract from the video of the piece presented on 25-26-27 July 1984 at the Chartreuse in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon choreography Andrew De Groatperformers Agnès David, Michael O’Rourke, Pierre Saison, Viviane Serryvideo Charles Picqproducers Ministère de la culture, compagnie Red Notes, « A » Vidéo

Updated: January 2013