Late Night Tales

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Inspired by the voyeuristic imagery of Helmut Newton and underground metropolitan night clubs, this evening of dance and carousing was an immersive and intriguing theatrical experience led by the dancers of Ballet van Vlaanderen, directed, choreographed,and produced by Drew Jacoby.
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Spontaneous burlesque-like performances, elaborate costumes, live DJ, choreographic work, and public dance party invites the audience to integrate with the performers. This live event was commissioned by Opera Ballet Vlaanderen for the International Day of Dance.

Choreography
Drew Jacoby

Premiered
Ballet Vlaanderen, Antwerp Belgium, April 2018

Music
Live DJ, Nils Frahm, Nicholas Robert Thayer, John E. Vistic

Costume Design
Drew Jacoby

Lighting Design
Drew Jacoby

Original Cast:
Dancers of Ballet Vlaanderen

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Photos © Usman Abdul, Nicha Rodboon
A dancer in black lies on a pale floor, legs folded overhead, looking up at the cameraPoster for Waltz, a film directed by Drew Jacoby: a dancer in silver chain jewellery beside his reflectionDancers in leotards on stage, hands framing their heads, in front of a dancer in a red tutuA dancer lunges across a red stage, arms outstretched, watched by a circle of dancersA stage set with a giant sculpted face, a dancer walking forward past dancers lying on the floorSelfie in yellow mirrored sunglasses and a white "Creative Dictator" T-shirt

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