Yoko Ando
Yoko Ando was born in Yokohama (Japan). Studied theater at the Bunka Gakuin College and danced with Kuniko Kisanki. Worked with Japanese choreographer Kota Yamazaki and theater directors such as Hideki Noda, Robert Lepage, Masahiko Shimada and with Antony Rizzi. Joined Ballett Frankfurt in 2001 and started with The Forsythe Company in 2005.
Yoko Ando was born in Yokohama (Japan). Studied theater at the Bunka Gakuin College and danced with Kuniko Kisanki. Worked with Japanese choreographer Kota Yamazaki and theater directors such as Hideki Noda, Robert Lepage, Masahiko Shimada and with Antony Rizzi. Joined Ballett Frankfurt in 2001 and started with The Forsythe Company in 2005.
Cyril Baldy
Born in Woippy (France). Studied in Paris at the Conservatoire National Superieur. Worked with The Jeune Ballet de France, Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) II and NDT I before joining Ballett Frankfurt in 2002. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2005.
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Born in Woippy (France). Studied in Paris at the Conservatoire National Superieur. Worked with The Jeune Ballet de France, Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) II and NDT I before joining Ballett Frankfurt in 2002. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2005.
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Esther Balfe*
Born in England, trained at Ballet Rambert, London. Danced with the Saarbrücken State Theater, Heidelberg Stadt Theater, Tanztheater Wien in 1996, and later Volksoper Wien. In 2004 Esther was a guest artist with Ballett Frankfurt, and in 2005 guest artist in residence at the University of New Mexico. 2006, she became a member of Fabulous Beast Dance Theater, and in March 2007 joined The Forsythe Company. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since September 2012.
Born in England, trained at Ballet Rambert, London. Danced with the Saarbrücken State Theater, Heidelberg Stadt Theater, Tanztheater Wien in 1996, and later Volksoper Wien. In 2004 Esther was a guest artist with Ballett Frankfurt, and in 2005 guest artist in residence at the University of New Mexico. 2006, she became a member of Fabulous Beast Dance Theater, and in March 2007 joined The Forsythe Company. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since September 2012.
Dana Caspersen
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and subsequently trained with a variety of people including Maggie Black and Erik Hawkins. Danced for three years with the North Carolina Dance Theater, worked with Ballett Frankfurt from 1988 to 2004 before joining the The Forsythe Company in 2005.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and subsequently trained with a variety of people including Maggie Black and Erik Hawkins. Danced for three years with the North Carolina Dance Theater, worked with Ballett Frankfurt from 1988 to 2004 before joining the The Forsythe Company in 2005.
Katja Cheraneva
Born in Moscow, Russia. Studied at the Nikolai Ogryzskov’s Contemporary Dance School, Moscow and at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Member of the Forsythe Company since 2010.
Born in Moscow, Russia. Studied at the Nikolai Ogryzskov’s Contemporary Dance School, Moscow and at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Member of the Forsythe Company since 2010.
Frances Chiaverini
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Frances studied at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and The Juilliard School. After first working with Nederlands Dans Theater II, she collaborated and performed with Adam Barruch, Luca Veggetti, Martha Clarke, Shannon Gillen, The Metropolitan Opera, Bodytraffic and L.A. Dance Project. Frances has created original works for the Children’s Museum of Amman Jordan and received a prize from the National Society of Arts and Letters. She joined The Forsythe Company in 2013.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Frances studied at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and The Juilliard School. After first working with Nederlands Dans Theater II, she collaborated and performed with Adam Barruch, Luca Veggetti, Martha Clarke, Shannon Gillen, The Metropolitan Opera, Bodytraffic and L.A. Dance Project. Frances has created original works for the Children’s Museum of Amman Jordan and received a prize from the National Society of Arts and Letters. She joined The Forsythe Company in 2013.
Brigel Gjoka
was born in Albania. Following dance studies at the Tirana Ballet School, he was a member of the Cannes Jeune Ballet for two years, during which he also worked with Mattia Gandini in Legestrutture. From 2006 to 2009, he was a member of the Ballet du Rhin, Strasbourg. During 2008, he created pieces for the Ballet du Rhin and Leggestrutture. In 2009, while a dancer with ballettmainz, he choreographed for the Cannes Jeune Ballet, and in 2010 he joined the Netherlands Dance Theater. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2011.
was born in Albania. Following dance studies at the Tirana Ballet School, he was a member of the Cannes Jeune Ballet for two years, during which he also worked with Mattia Gandini in Legestrutture. From 2006 to 2009, he was a member of the Ballet du Rhin, Strasbourg. During 2008, he created pieces for the Ballet du Rhin and Leggestrutture. In 2009, while a dancer with ballettmainz, he choreographed for the Cannes Jeune Ballet, and in 2010 he joined the Netherlands Dance Theater. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2011.
Amancio Gonzalez
Spanish. Trained at the Estudio de danza, Ion Beitia and the Centre International de danse, Rosella Hightower. Danced with the Scottish Ballet, NAPAC Dance Company, De Rotterdamse Dansgroep, Reflex Dance Company and Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. Joined Ballett Frankfurt in 1999. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2005.
Spanish. Trained at the Estudio de danza, Ion Beitia and the Centre International de danse, Rosella Hightower. Danced with the Scottish Ballet, NAPAC Dance Company, De Rotterdamse Dansgroep, Reflex Dance Company and Scapino Ballet Rotterdam. Joined Ballett Frankfurt in 1999. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2005.
Josh Johnson
Born in Mission Hills, California (USA). Trained with Eartha Robinson and Otis Sallid, attended Hollywood high school under the direction of Keny Long and was a student at the Marat Daukayev school of ballet in Los Angeles while studying with Karen Mcdonald. Danced with Ailey II, along with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and with The Francesca Harper Project. Member of the Forsythe Company since 2010.
Born in Mission Hills, California (USA). Trained with Eartha Robinson and Otis Sallid, attended Hollywood high school under the direction of Keny Long and was a student at the Marat Daukayev school of ballet in Los Angeles while studying with Karen Mcdonald. Danced with Ailey II, along with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and with The Francesca Harper Project. Member of the Forsythe Company since 2010.
David Kern
David Kern was born in New Orleans. He joined San Francisco Ballet in 1981. There he danced many works by Balanchine and Michael Smuin. Joined Ballett Frankfurt in 1987. From 1994–2004 was freelance dancer and choreographer living in Paris. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2005.
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David Kern was born in New Orleans. He joined San Francisco Ballet in 1981. There he danced many works by Balanchine and Michael Smuin. Joined Ballett Frankfurt in 1987. From 1994–2004 was freelance dancer and choreographer living in Paris. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2005.
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Fabrice Mazliah
Fabrice Mazliah studied dance in his hometown Geneva, at The National School of Athens and in the Rudra Béjart Atelier in Lausanne. He was part of the Mandafounis Cie., the Nederlands Dans Theater in Holland, the Ballett Frankfurt and continued since 2005 with the Forsythe Company. Fabrice has also produced several works of his own.
Fabrice Mazliah studied dance in his hometown Geneva, at The National School of Athens and in the Rudra Béjart Atelier in Lausanne. He was part of the Mandafounis Cie., the Nederlands Dans Theater in Holland, the Ballett Frankfurt and continued since 2005 with the Forsythe Company. Fabrice has also produced several works of his own.
Roberta Mosca
Trained in Biella with Paola Olivero, in Milano at the Scuola del Teatro alla Scala, in Stuttgart at the John Cranko School. Worked with Stuttgarter Ballett , Vienna State Opera Ballett, Teatro Comunale di Firenze, Leipzig State Opera Ballett, Aterballetto and Ballett Frankfurt. Has been a freelancer since 2002 and a performer at The Forsythe Company since 2005.
Trained in Biella with Paola Olivero, in Milano at the Scuola del Teatro alla Scala, in Stuttgart at the John Cranko School. Worked with Stuttgarter Ballett , Vienna State Opera Ballett, Teatro Comunale di Firenze, Leipzig State Opera Ballett, Aterballetto and Ballett Frankfurt. Has been a freelancer since 2002 and a performer at The Forsythe Company since 2005.
Tilman O'Donnell*
American/German. Trained at the National Ballet School, Toronto, Canada. Has worked in Goteborg Ballet, Staatstheater Saarbrücken, and Cullberg Ballet. Tilman joined The Forsythe Company in 2007. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since September 2011.
American/German. Trained at the National Ballet School, Toronto, Canada. Has worked in Goteborg Ballet, Staatstheater Saarbrücken, and Cullberg Ballet. Tilman joined The Forsythe Company in 2007. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since September 2011.
Nicole Peisl
Born in Austria. She graduated at the Rotterdamse Dansacademie in 1994. She worked as a freelance dancer, choreographer and teacher until 1997 and joined the Ballett Frankfurt in 2000. From 2004 to 2006 she created several works, taught at different universities and academies, and was guest dancer with The Forsythe Company, the Daghdha Dance Company and the Episode Collective. Nicole has been a member of The Forsythe Company since 2006.
Born in Austria. She graduated at the Rotterdamse Dansacademie in 1994. She worked as a freelance dancer, choreographer and teacher until 1997 and joined the Ballett Frankfurt in 2000. From 2004 to 2006 she created several works, taught at different universities and academies, and was guest dancer with The Forsythe Company, the Daghdha Dance Company and the Episode Collective. Nicole has been a member of The Forsythe Company since 2006.
Natalia Rodina*
Natalia Rodina studied modern dance at the Ogryzkov School of Contemporary Dance in Moscow. She continued her dance education at the Rotterdam Dance Academy where she graduated in 2005. Natalia has performed with Djazzex Productions and Korzo Productions (Andrè Gingras and was a member of NND/Galili Dance in Groningen from 2004 - until their closure in 2008. She performed with Dansgroep Amsterdam from 2009 until 2012 and has been guesting periodically with The Forsythe Company.
Inma Rubio*
Born in Teruel, Spain. Educated at the Royal Conservatorium of Music and Dance Valencia and in Den Haag. Worked as dancer and choreographer around Europe with various companies as Royal Ballet of Flanders, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and with The Choreographic Institut of New York. Collaborated with Antony Rizzi since 1999. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since January 2008.
Born in Teruel, Spain. Educated at the Royal Conservatorium of Music and Dance Valencia and in Den Haag. Worked as dancer and choreographer around Europe with various companies as Royal Ballet of Flanders, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and with The Choreographic Institut of New York. Collaborated with Antony Rizzi since 1999. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since January 2008.
Jone San Martin
Born in San Sebastian, Spain. Studied with Mentxu Medel and was a member of Ballet Nacional de España, the Ulmer Theater and the Ballet Royal de Wallonie in Belgium, before joining Ballett Frankfurt in 1992. Started with The Forsythe Company in 2005.
Born in San Sebastian, Spain. Studied with Mentxu Medel and was a member of Ballet Nacional de España, the Ulmer Theater and the Ballet Royal de Wallonie in Belgium, before joining Ballett Frankfurt in 1992. Started with The Forsythe Company in 2005.
Yasutake Shimaji
was born 1978 in Japan. He started Modern Dance under the guidance of Miyako KATO. Worked as a company member of the Noism from 2004 to 2006. Yasutake has been a member of The Forsythe Company since 2006.
was born 1978 in Japan. He started Modern Dance under the guidance of Miyako KATO. Worked as a company member of the Noism from 2004 to 2006. Yasutake has been a member of The Forsythe Company since 2006.
Ildikó Tóth
Born in Leipzig, Germany. She studied Dance in Education at Rotterdam Dance Academy in the Netherlands. A dance scholarship led her to New York City in 2005 where she subsequently worked with Bill Young/Colleen Thomas & Company, Susan Marshall & Company as well as Kota Yamazaki’s Fluid Hug-Hug among others. She joined the Forsythe Company in November 2012.
Born in Leipzig, Germany. She studied Dance in Education at Rotterdam Dance Academy in the Netherlands. A dance scholarship led her to New York City in 2005 where she subsequently worked with Bill Young/Colleen Thomas & Company, Susan Marshall & Company as well as Kota Yamazaki’s Fluid Hug-Hug among others. She joined the Forsythe Company in November 2012.
Elizabeth Waterhouse*
Born in Albany, New York. She received her early dance training at the Albany Dance Institute as well as at the School of American Ballet. Liz graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a BA in Physics before completing her MFA in Dance at the Ohio State University. She has performed in Boston with Marcus Schulkind Dance Company (2001) and with Ballett Frankfurt (2004). She joined The Forsythe Company in 2005. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since September 2012.
Born in Albany, New York. She received her early dance training at the Albany Dance Institute as well as at the School of American Ballet. Liz graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a BA in Physics before completing her MFA in Dance at the Ohio State University. She has performed in Boston with Marcus Schulkind Dance Company (2001) and with Ballett Frankfurt (2004). She joined The Forsythe Company in 2005. Guest member of The Forsythe Company since September 2012.
Riley Watts
Born in Bangor, Maine (USA). Studied at the Thomas School of Dance, the Walnut Hill School for the Arts and The Juilliard School. Danced previously with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Bern:Ballett and Netherlands Dance Theater II. Recipient of a Princess Grace Award for Modern Dance in 2006. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2010.
Born in Bangor, Maine (USA). Studied at the Thomas School of Dance, the Walnut Hill School for the Arts and The Juilliard School. Danced previously with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Bern:Ballett and Netherlands Dance Theater II. Recipient of a Princess Grace Award for Modern Dance in 2006. Member of The Forsythe Company since 2010.
Ander Zabala
Born in Bilbao, Spain. Started dancing with Ion Beitia in 1983, studied at Béjart's Mudra school for one year and John Neumeier's Hamburg ballet school as well as Rosella Hightower's Centre de Dance International in Cannes. Danced with the Centre Choregraphique National de Tours, under Jean Christophe Maillot, Ballett Frankfurt in 1992 and the Birmingham Royal Ballet under David Bintley from April 1997 until December 1999. Rejoined Ballett Frankfurt in 2000. Member of The Forsythe Company as of 2005.
Born in Bilbao, Spain. Started dancing with Ion Beitia in 1983, studied at Béjart's Mudra school for one year and John Neumeier's Hamburg ballet school as well as Rosella Hightower's Centre de Dance International in Cannes. Danced with the Centre Choregraphique National de Tours, under Jean Christophe Maillot, Ballett Frankfurt in 1992 and the Birmingham Royal Ballet under David Bintley from April 1997 until December 1999. Rejoined Ballett Frankfurt in 2000. Member of The Forsythe Company as of 2005.
Dancers
YOKO ANDO, ESTHER BALFE*, DANA CASPERSEN, KATJA CHERANEVA, FRANCES CHIAVERINI, ROBERTA MOSCA, NICOLE PEISL, INMA RUBIO*, JONE SAN MARTIN, NATALIA RODINA*,ILDIKÓ TÓTH, ELIZABETH WATERHOUSE*
CYRIL BALDY, BRIGEL GJOKA, AMANCIO GONZALEZ, JOSH JOHNSON, DAVID KERN, FABRICE MAZLIAH, TILMAN O‘DONNELL*, YASUTAKE SHIMAJI, RILEY WATTS, ANDER ZABALA
*Guest
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