The Blue Rider movement, a pivotal moment in modern art, is being celebrated at CerModern's digital exhibition space, Flow Digital Stage. The exhibition focuses on the artistic journey and philosophy of Wassily Kandinsky, a key figure in abstract art, highlighting his unique combination of music and color. Through drawings, color, light, and music, visitors can gain insight into Kandinsky's neurological connection between sound and color, as described by Reo-Tek General Manager Refik Toksöz, who emphasized the significance of this connection in making Kandinsky a standout figure in abstract art discourse.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/kandinsky-the-blue-rider-opens-in-ankara-204455The Odissi dance and music festivals are scheduled to take place, featuring performances by renowned artists. The Mukteswar Odissi Dance Festival will showcase solo, duet, and group performances by prominent Odissi dancers. Meanwhile, the Rajarani Music Festival will feature recitals of Hindustani, Carnatic, and Odissi music.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/odisha-to-host-classical-dance-music-festival-in-bhubaneswar-from-jan-7-11/Former Bolshoi ballerina will perform in a program featuring Frederick Ashton's "Five Brahms Waltzes in the Manner of Isadora Duncan" and a new work by Norwegian choreographer Jo Stromgren. The performance is notable for its unique blend of classical ballet with modern influences, reflecting the artistic vision of the dancer.
https://www.businesstelegraph.co.uk/from-sophocles-to-sarah-kane-theatre-and-dance-to-look-forward-to-in-2025/In downtown Silver Spring, a group of dancers gather every weekend to practice the traditional Hawaiian art form of hula, despite being thousands of miles away from its origins in Hawaii. This unique cultural exchange is facilitated by VOA's Keith Lane, who shares their story.
https://www.voanews.com/a/hula-the-heartbeat-of-hawaii-/7900194.htmlThe "Canvas: BPAD in Motion" dance showcase will take place on December 13-14, featuring original works by renowned Filipino choreographers Tony Fabella, Luther Perez, and Gia Geguinto of Ballet Philippines. The event is a mixed-bill repertoire that includes innovative compositions in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and street dance styles.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/08/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/award-winning-filipino-choreographers/2017858The 23rd edition of the stately affair, held on January 24 at a 19th-century neo-renaissance palace along the Vltava River, promises to be an unforgettable night of elegance and music. The event attracts a cross-generational crowd who gather to experience traditional waltz music and formal dance, as well as modern beats. Guests are expected to dress formally, with gentlemen in black-tie attire and ladies in full-length evening dresses. The evening features performances by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra of Josef Hlavsa, as well as a midnight quadrille group dance led by professional instructors. Additional live music and performances throughout the palace will keep the atmosphere lively, including a discotheque in the Small Hall and guest star ADOVANY in the Large Hall.
https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/waltz-into-timeless-elegance-historic-zofin-palace-prague-hosts-the-2025-austrian-ballIranian musician Mohammad Motamedi will perform alongside the Rembrandt Trio at the CSO Ada Ankara on December 10th, combining his classical Persian vocal tradition with Dutch jazz music in a unique collaboration.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/a-fusion-of-iranian-poetry-and-jazz-at-cso-203229The play offers a unique theatrical experience where the audience and performers engage in a shared pursuit of the muse of theatre. The performance explores the intricate connections between love, health, and the human spirit, unfolding in ways that will stay with the audience long after the curtain falls.
https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tabiyat-a-play-that-personifies-health-in-a-crisis-clad-mumbai-13840567.htmlThe Grand Kyiv Ballet, a Ukrainian dance company, is performing in Boston this weekend to raise funds for war recovery efforts in Ukraine. The group's performances of "Nutcracker" and "Snow Queen," a rendition of the Disney movie "Frozen," aim to preserve Ukrainian culture while it faces erasure by the Russian regime. Proceeds from the shows will go directly towards rebuilding the company's home studio in Kyiv, which was destroyed in the war. The dancers, including soloist Zack Tidswell and premier dancer Anna Stoianova, are using their performances as an opportunity to share their culture and history with audiences in Boston and across the country.
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