Ghost Light
The ballet “Ghost Light” deals with isolation and the feelings and fantasies an empty stage may evoke
The Hamburg Ballet was one of the first ballet companies internationally to return to its studios after the first lockdown. Observing a strict hygiene concept, John Neumeier created Ghost Light, a new full-length ballet, for his entire ensemble of 55 dancers. The ballet Ghost Light deals with isolation and the feelings and fantasies an empty stage may evoke.
Developed in fragments using small groups of dancers and under the constraints imposed by Covid-19, the choreography reflects situations, fears, relationships, memories and emotions experienced during the pandemic. John Neumeier dedicates this work to his dancers.
Viewing Details: This digital screening is available to stream between May 14, 5:00 PM – May 23, 11:59 PM, 2021
Co-Presenter: San Francisco Ballet
Feature Short
This Far Apart
(United States, 2020) 5:42 minutes
Director: T.M.Rives & A.M.Lucaciu
Choreographer: A.M.Lucaciu
A dancer finds that her escape from the news cycle is closer than she thinks.
screening
May 14–May 23, 2021
Director: Myriam Hoyer
Choreographer: John Neumeier
(Germany, 2020) 106 minutes
Live Performance Capture
