Dancer, choreographer, director and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, reflects on his career which spans almost 30 years and over 50 choreographic pieces.

In this Choreographer Conversation with Sir Alistair Spalding, he talks about his distinctive physical language, and how important it is to give ideas freedom as part of the creative process. They reflect on some of Sidi’s collaborations from Akram Khan and Antony Gormley to Madonna and Beyoncé.

This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations.

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Hear dancer and choreographer Sharon Eyal discuss her life in dance with Sadler’s Wells Artistic Director Sir Alistair Spalding.

Sharon talks about how her life is indistinguishable from her art. Exploring the importance of its aesthetic impact and the drivers behind her distinctive style, she shares that collaboration and classical ballet are at the heart of everything she does.

This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations.

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In this episode, choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE is in conversation with Sadler’s Wells Artistic Director Sir Alistair Spalding. Jasmin has been a leading force in British dance theatre for over 20 years, and here she reflects on her career so far, going from her early influences to her latest work NOW.

A captioned video version of the episode is available here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/choreographer-conversations/jasmin-vardimon/

And the transcript for the episode is available here: https://www.sadlerswells.com/digital-stage/podcasts/choreographer-conversations/

Timestamps

0.45 Introduction

1.05 How did Jasmin Vardimon become interested in dance?

5.46 What other choreographers have influenced her?

10.25 The social issues Jasmin explores in her work, particularly PARK

13.40 When did Jasmin come to London, and how did the city influence her?

15.15 Jasmin reflects on her works ALiCE, Pinocchio, Justitia and 7734

22.35 How Jasmin uses choreography to explore themes of power and perspective

24.13 The role of set, place and projections in Jasmin's works

28.15 What does Jasmin look for when she auditions dancers?

34.00 Jasmin reflects on her work for families

36.45 How does Jasmin work with collaborators?

40.32 The importance of looking back and forwards in your career

About the series

This episode is part of Choreographer Conversations, a series where Sadler’s Wells speaks to some of the most influential choreographers working in dance today to find out their inspirations and motivations. The full series is available on Sadler's Wells Digital Stage: Digital Stage - Sadler's Wells

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