Phil Chan to release book 'Banishing Orientalism: Dancing between Exotic and Familiar' Jan. 22
The book explores outdated portrayals and ethnic stereotypes in operas and ballets.
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The book explores outdated portrayals and ethnic stereotypes in operas and ballets.
Chan and Fullington are reworking the ballet “La Bayadere” for a new generation.
They have reworked the second act by replacing costumes, dropping gestures and adding new dances.
"Ballet des Porcelaines" is a contemporary reinterpretation of an 18th century ballet at MIT that reveals the fragility of orientalist fantasies. A dance performance and lecture was presented by MIT History, SHASS, Architecture, MTA, Global Languages, and CAST.
We’ve compiled a round-up of newly released and upcoming ballet books to add to your reading list this fall.