Quatuor Knust and Icosaedre Revive 1960s-70s Radical Dance in Montpellier
In Montpellier, the Quatuor Knust dance troupe is reviving radical choreographies from the 1960s and 1970s by Yvonne Rainer and Steve Paxton. Concurrently, the Icosaedre company presents "Instant d'Europe," an original project involving notator Marion Bastien, historian Laure Guilbert, and dancer-choreographers Marylen Breuker Iglesias, Luc Petton, and Christine Brunel.
Key facts
- Quatuor Knust is performing works by Yvonne Rainer and Steve Paxton.
- The performances take place in Montpellier.
- Icosaedre company presents 'Instant d'Europe'.
- Marion Bastien is a notator for the project.
- Laure Guilbert is a historian involved.
- Dancer-choreographers include Marylen Breuker Iglesias, Luc Petton, and Christine Brunel.
- The works revive radicalities of the 1960s-70s.
- The event is covered by artpress in July 1996.
Entities
Artists
- Yvonne Rainer
- Steve Paxton
- Marion Bastien
- Laure Guilbert
- Marylen Breuker Iglesias
- Luc Petton
- Christine Brunel
Institutions
- Quatuor Knust
- Icosaedre
- artpress
Locations
- Montpellier
- France
Sources
- artpress —