Marco Goecke is a renowned choreographer and dancer. He was born on February 28, 1972, in Wuppertal, Germany. Goecke began his dance training at a young age and later went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in the Netherlands.
Known for his unique and innovative choreographic style, Goecke has created numerous works that have been performed by dance companies around the world. His choreography is characterized by its intricate and fast-paced movements, as well as its emotional intensity.
Goecke has worked with prestigious dance companies such as the Stuttgart Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater, and the Paris Opera Ballet. He has received critical acclaim and several awards for his choreographic work, including the “Choreographer of the Year” award in Germany.
In addition to his choreography, Goecke has also performed as a dancer in various productions. He has a strong stage presence and is known for his expressive and dynamic performances.
Marco Goecke continues to be an influential figure in the world of contemporary dance, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of movement and expression. His work continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
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Souls made apparent brings some of the most technically challenging and theatrically demanding NDT creators together in one programme: besides a world premiere Big Crying by associate choreographer Marco Goecke, the young dancers of NDT will present 27’52” by maestro Jiří Kylián. This piece takes the viewer along for a game of seeking and being…
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Nederlands Dans Theater, under the Artistic Direction of Paul Lightfoot, is one of the world’s leading contemporary dance companies. In 1978, NDT 2 was founded to develop young talent for the main company. Since then, NDT 2 has developed into an independent company with its very own repertory, now under the artistic direction of Nancy…
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The highlight of the evening is the premiere of German choreographer Marco Goecke‘s Blushing, the winner of the 2003 Prix Dom Pérignon, which was originally created for the Stuttgart Ballet. The Finnish National Ballet has also previously performed Goecke’s compelling choreography, Lonesome George. In addition to Blushing, the evening features excerpts of the ballet La…
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Autobiographical novels are sometimes associated with youth, but The Lover was published in 1984, when Duras was 70, which is to say it was a work that arrived late in her career as a writer—and also late in her career as a serious alcoholic, though The Lover was written during a period of relatively new…
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Dawn Patrol He’s been escorting (well, dragging) his mom and dad to the Museum of Flight for almost three years. Recently, he added a little brother to his entourage. Price Suddarth (aka Milo’s dad) was fascinated by the stories these vintage aircraft held – histories of pre-dawn flights manned by young pilots headed into tragedy,…
