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PICASSO AND DANCE
Art attack on the dance floor
Serge Diaghilev‘s Ballet Russes was possibly the most influential ballet company of the 20th century. During its short existence (1909-1929) its roll call of dancers included Nijinsky, Pavlova. Balanchine and Rambert, many of whom choreographed for the company as well. Diaghilev's musical collaborations were equally impressive. Stravinsky, Satie. Prokofiev all worked for him as did a number of prestigious artists and designers. These included Matisse, Miro and, of course. Pablo Picasso, who created sets and costumes for some of the company's most successful ballets. Now, Bordeaux Opera Ballet is attempting to capture the buzz surrounding that heady period, with performances of Parade, the Three Cornered Hat and Icarus (all designed by Picasso), plus Rouault's The Prodigal Son.
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Shows making all the right moves
I Picasso and Dance See photo. left. Edinburgh Playhouse. 473 2000. 2 l -25‘ Aug, 7200/77, 537—237.
I Dance Base Just two more days to catch the unmissable hip hop contemporary Outfit. Freshmess. and the increasmgly wonderful Scottish Dance Theatre. plus an international array of contemporary and Indian dance. See all four shows for 220. Award Winning European Dance. Exquisite Asian Dance. Scottish Dance Theatre and Freshmess. all at Dance Base. 225 5525. until 16 Aug, times vary, £8 (£6).
I Loft A poignant solo from Barcelona's Nats Nus Dansa. featuring mUSlC, film. text and the inner thoughts of Choreographer. Toni Mira. See review. St Stephens, 558 3853. until 25 Aug, times vary, C 70 (£7.50).
I Waterwall Italy's Materiali Resistenti Dance Factory knows how to put on a show. and while the choreography may not be the most inspired. this is the wettest. wildest dance show in town. Old College Quad. 662 8740, until 24 Aug. 9.30pm, £8-E74.
I Joe . . . This Infinite Universe Louis Kavouras' alter ego. Joe. lets us in on his secret to life. the universe and everything. See review. The Garage, 227 9009, until 25 Aug. 6. 75pm, £6 (£5).
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