William Forsythe Archives

May 23rd – 31st, 2025 Hellerau, Dresden
June 5th – 8th, 2025 Schauspiel Frankfurt, Frankfurt
June 13th – 15th, 2025 De Singel, Antwerp
June 27th, 2025 Theater Freiburg, Freiburg
July 7th – 8th, 2025 Julidans, Amsterdam
September 9th – 10th, 2025 Auditorium Conciliazione, Rome
September 21st – 22nd, 2025 Biennale Danse Lyon, Lyon
October 4th, 2025 Aperto Festival, Reggio Emilia
November 13th – 15th, 2025 Mercat de les Flors, Barcelona
December 4th – 6th, 2025 Kampnagel, Hamburg
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Forsythe Returns to Frankfurt

This is a full circle moment. William Forsythe is regarded as one of the most important choreographers of the late 20th century. His innovative approach to the tradition of ballet has opened up directions for dance that would otherwise be difficult to imagine. From 1984 to 2004, Forsythe directed the Ballett Frankfurt and from 2005 to 2015 The Forsythe Company, which was later renamed Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company.

Forsythe is now returning to the place of this legacy of many years and is developing a new work with the company for the first time. Starting from a toolbox of improvisational construction, he creates a structural order which, instead of signifying something else, offers an aesthetic pleasure in itself. Like in a kaleidoscope, patterns emerge that are always unpredictable and surprising yet within a clear framework. The dancers explore the movement system that they themselves form to its limits. The audience is invited to follow this exploration and experience the work as a living, breathing system.

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A Captivating Dialogue

FRIENDS OF FORSYTHE is a collaboration between the renowned choreographer William Forsythe and Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit together with a group of outstanding dancers from different cultural and dance backgrounds. The piece explores the origins of folk dance, hip hop, and ballet, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and languages of the dancers through their physical communication on stage. It serves as a testimony to the power of movement as a universal language, capable of transcending cultural barriers and connecting people from different walks of life. In a captivating dialogue, the performers delve into the similarities and differences of these dance styles, celebrating the unique ways in which each style can be embraced and evolved. The choreography weaves a vibrant tapestry of storytelling that transcends the boundaries of traditional dance forms and emphasises the diversity and possibilities that arise when different dance styles merge harmoniously.