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Boléro
The internationally acclaimed choreographer Andonis Foniadakis transcends Maurice Ravel’s signature score into a fight for endurance and balance and so creates a dance that celebrates the power of life.
The recognisable rhythm of the bolero has been inspiring musicians and choreographers for centuries. In Andonis Foniadakis’ choreography, the slow but persistent repeating rhythm of Ravel’s music functions as a constant driving force that leads the dancers both physically and mentally into a battle of endurance throughout the performance. The dancers, placed on the thin and constantly moving surface of the trampolines, balance the instability of the vertical movement and ultimately conquer the repetitive rhythm of the bolero, leading them to a collective climax and purification.
Dimitris Kapnorizas
Ruggero Mengoni
Andonis Foniadakis studied dance at the Greek National School of Dance and attended the Rudra Béjart School of Lausanne on the prestigious Maria Callas Scholarship until 1994. He then danced for the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, the Lyon Opera Ballet and Saburo Teshigawara. Since 2003, he has been working as a freelance choreographer with renowned companies worldwide, such as the Spanish Compañía Nacional de Danza, the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the Martha Graham Dance Company, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Staatsoper Hannover, the Rambert Dance Company of London, the Lyon Opera Ballet, the Philadelphia Ballet, the Sydney Dance Company, and many more. In 2003, he founded his own dance company in Lyon, Apotosoma-Andonis Foniadakis, with which he has performed seven full-length productions to date. In 2012, he received the Danza and Danza Award for “Best Choreographer 2012” in Italy, for his creation Les Noces for Maggio Danza at the Florence Ballet and in 2018 the award for Best Choreography from the Critics Union of Music and Theatre in Greece for his creation Galaxy, the first co-production between the Greek National Opera and the Greek National Theatre. He served as the artistic director of the Greek National Opera Ballet from 2016 until 2018. He collaborated with director Darren Aronofsky, as a movement coordinator on his film Noah. In addition to choreographing and performing, he also teaches workshops based on his personal dance technique.
Practical information
Address
Port of Piraeus, Gate E8, Stage
Accessibility
Dates and times
Friday, October 3, 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Safety
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPERIENCES On board
Immersive exhibition "Présentes
Created with the exceptional collaboration of the Musée du Louvre, this exhibition highlights female figures in Mediterranean civilization, thanks to the digitization and modeling of part of the Louvre's collections. A two-stage experience: an introductory film to provide context, followed by an immersive experience in a 16-meter-long tunnel covered by 120 m2 of LED screens.
A sound journey through the Mediterranean
An immersive sound experience designed by Ircam, inviting the public to explore the richness and diversity of the Mediterranean through headphones equipped with spatialized sound.
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The artists
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the boat is freely accessible on site. However, you can pre-book your time online on our website.
For reasons of safety and preservation of the boat, high heels and stilettos may not be worn on the boat.
The museum boat is open to all free of charge. To find out on which quay it will be moored, or to pre-book your slot, consult the page dedicated to your town.
Appropriate facilities have been set up on the Festival site for the reception and access of people with reduced mobility. The boat is equipped with a 1m-wide ramp, accessible to people with reduced mobility, but may require the accompaniment of a third party due to its gradient of over 6%. Access to the aft deck and immersive exhibition is possible. However, the upper deck is not accessible. Please inform us in advance of any special accessibility requirements, so that we can make the necessary arrangements.