May B

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"[Maguy Marin is] one of the giants of modern dance"
- San Francisco Chronicle

"It is difficult to define the dances of Maguy Marin, but it is easy to recognize that they are the work of a genius"
- San Francisco Chronicle

Maguy Marin's May B is one of the great works of dance theatre by one of the one of the great contemporary dance figures. It returns to New Zealand for its 30th anniversary and marks the first visit of this outstanding choreographer to Auckland.  

Based on the aburdist characters of Samuel Beckett, May B depicts powerful moments of community and alienation.  They search for an elusive stillness but in that search find that they are continually moving.  

Groundbreaking and as astonishing now as on its premiere in 1981, May B demonstrates just why Maguy Marin is recognised as one of the brilliant and enduring artists of her generation.  

May B is presented as part of FranceDanse 2011, four choreographers supported in their Auckland performances by the Institut Francais.

Master Class: Dance Theatre with Compagnie Maguy Marin
Saturday 12 March, 10:30pm - 12:30pm

In Conversation:

Thursday 10th March
Dance Theatre: Maguy Marin Compagnie in conversation with Dr Carol Brown

PHOTOGRAPH: C. Bricage

FRANCEDANSE NEW ZEALAND 2011 - INSTITUT FRANCAIS

Through its initiatives within France and beyond its borders, through bilateral operations with countries, through its development activities especially on the African continent and in the Caribbean region, Culturesfrance is committed to establishing long term and equitable relations amongst the world's cultures. Culturesfrance dance department focuses on touring companies and choreographers throughout the world, ensuring their presence at festivals and in the international spotlight.  Since 2007, eight FranceDanse projects have been launched across Europe, Canada, Russia and China creating the opportunity for partnerships to develop and present a diversity of styles and aesthetics in the dance field.

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