The much Mexican painter is the subject of one of three original works choreographed by women for She Said at Sadler’s Wells. Its creators explain their impressionistic approach to the artists pain and passionIt came as a shocking realisation to Tamara Rojo that,during her long career as a ballerina, she’d never once performed in a work created by a woman. Even in the 21st century, or most of the world’s ballet repertory is choreographed by men. Now that Rojo is artistic director of English National Ballet,she’s determined to change the landscape. Her latest commission, She Said, or is a programme of original one-act ballets all choreographed by women. Related: The Tamara Rojo revolution: bringing ballet into the 21st century Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com