JEUNE BALLET ROSELLA HIGHTOWER
As an educational tool of PNSD Rosella Hightower, the Cannes Young Ballet, established by Rosella Hightower, allows student dancers to gain practical stage experience in real-world conditions. In their final pre-professional year, students prepare for the National Higher Professional Diploma (DNSP), confronting the realities of the choreographic artist profession. The ballet’s evolving repertoire showcases a mix of traditional, new, and reinterpretations by renowned choreographers.
Artistic Director: Paola Cantalupo
Dancers: Tom Bellec, Emanuele Bernardi, Pau Bernaus Aparicio, Nicole Garcia Parry, Bernat Gimenez Sueza, Romane Heurtefeu Foussard, Julia Juillard, Miguel Lopes, Carola Minardo, Neil Ronsin, Samuel Ruiz, Margarida Silva
Amber
Choreography: Lukas Timulak
Music: Beastie Boys, Kate Moore
Created in November 2023 for Cannes Young Ballet Rosella Hightower
In this new creation for Cannes Young Ballet, choreographer Lukas Timulak collaborates with long-time associate, designer Peter Bilak. Exploring the boundaries of visual and emotional perception, the stage transforms into an evolving canvas, immersing the audience in a world where emotions transcend boundaries. The performance is accompanied by the instrumental music of Beastie Boys and piano compositions by Kate Moore.
Terra
Choreography: Didy Veldman
Music: Julia Kent, Terry Ripley, Kronos Quartet
Created in 2021 for Cannes Young Ballet Rosella Hightower
“Terra” is a reflection on the currently dominant elements in our globalized world. With the dancers, we have explored measurement, the shrinking of the Earth, boundaries, and pollution, drawing inspiration from climate change and Covid-19. I wanted to address the current crisis and express it with them in a way that is both powerful and beautiful.
G/S<L (Gently Sick Love)
Choreography: Francesco Nappa
Music: Peter Broderick, Max Richter
Created in 2016 for Cannes Young Ballet Rosella Hightower
G/S<L, the acronym in the title, whose sound echoes the name of the young Giselle, is actually an abbreviation of the story she embodies.
Giselle, afflicted by a diseased heart and love, particularly for Albrecht.
The pas de deux reflects passion, trust, and, simultaneously, entrapment—a dance extending beyond death.
The acronym concludes with “< L” (= less than “Love”); the most powerful force prevails, what kills her is what saves her.
In a forest-like setting, the chirping accompanies the couple in an atmosphere where it’s challenging to discern if the protagonists have already crossed the threshold of death.
This performance unveils a reality seen through the blind eyes of love.
