Théâtre du Silence

Theater of the silence
General information
Name Theater of the silence
Local name Théâtre du Silence
Year founded 1972
Principal venue La Rochelle,
France France
Senior staff
Director Jacques Garnier,
Brigitte Lefevre

The « Théâtre du Silence », theater of the silence in French, was a dance company created by Jacques Garnier and Brigitte Lefèvre.[1][2]

History

Founded by two Paris Opera Ballet dancers, the « Théâtre du Silence “[2] was one of the most famous dance companies in France. First show by this company took place in Théâtre de la Ville, Paris in 1972 From 1974 to 1985, the "théâtre du silence" had been in residence in La Rochelle. The company created many contemporary dance ballets, most choreographed by Jacques garnier or Brigitte Lefévre. Others choreographers, like Maurice Béjart, Merce Cunningham, David Gordon, Robert Kovitch ou Lar Lubovitch worked for the “Théâtre du Silence” The "Théâtre du Silence" played an important role in the spreading of dance in France. Some shows took place in schools or retirement homes.

Repertory

Jacques Garnier

Brigitte Lefèvre

Dancers

References

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  3. "Suite de danses - Spectacle - 1974". data.bnf.fr. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  4. "La nuit - Performance - 1971". data.bnf.fr. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
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  6. "L'ange - Spectacle - 1974". data.bnf.fr. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  7. "« Aunis  de Jacques Garnier « – Dansercanalhistorique". dansercanalhistorique.com. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  8. "BnF catalogue général - Notice bibliographique". catalogue.bnf.fr. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  9. "Disparition de la danseuse Martine Clary- 10 juin 2014 - L'Obs". tempsreel.nouvelobs.com. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  10. "Stéphanie WHITE - Ecole Supérieure de Danse de Cannes Rosella Hightower". cannesdance.com. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
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