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The International Dance Theatre of the Netherlands
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PMI 2913 N. Wild Mountain Road Tulsa, Oklahoma 74127 (918) 245-2982 (405) 227-7962 E-mail: info@pmiarts.com
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The International Dance Theatre was founded in 1961 and has, since then, gathered a wealth of choreographies, musical instruments and costumes from all over the world. All the ensemble’s performances bear witness to this treasure, which continues to grow today. Specialist choreographers are brought in for every production. They introduce authentic material from their country of origin and teach it to the dancers, after which the artistic director adapts the various choreographies in order to form a thematic entity. In a contemporary theatrical form, artistic director Maurits van Geel gives an impression of dance folklore, which is the basis of all dance arts, from all five continents. This results in colorful, dynamic and varied performances. Examples of recent theme programs include Wanderers from Rajasthan (a program on the eternally nomadic gypsies), The Gold of Xian (presenting the dances from the countries along the Silk Road) and Pearls from the Sea (with music and dance from various islands around the globe). In 2001, The International Dance Theatre formed a second ensemble which performs for a broad audience aged 8 years and up: The International Dance Theatre for Youth uses the same international dance material but adapts it to appeal to young and old alike. Each season The International Dance Theatre and The International Dance Theatre for Youth together give around 200 performances in the Netherlands and abroad. The company works hard to promote itself as widely as possible. The International Dance Theatre completed successful tours in the United States, the Dutch Antilles, India and countries in Western and Eastern Europe. In May 2004 The International Dance Theatre performed in China during the Meet in Beijing Arts Festival and in October 2004 in Vietnam. |
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