Interview with Choreographer Mats Ek - Women, Movement, Theater

István Simon is asking Mats Ek about his ars poetica, women, theatre and Semperoper Ballet.

[@valentinamarianini6687]

A huge BRAAAAAVOOOOO to all the dancers for last night

[@innerlight617]

Please something new with Ana Laguna and Mikhail Baryshnikov! PLEASE!

[@humanstation8193]

I would add re. dance, some factors our politically correct society fail to mention: 1. Hetero (M/F) choreographers work better with women; the respective dialogue opens to nuanced interactions (with all their baggage & inner conflict). 2. Men come and go - unstable - it's easier for them. Women endure, last longer, work those extra hours men won't agree to. Women dancers are more consistent.

[@DFSLana1]

I do not understand why you touch the classics and change them? There is a lot of music and stories in the world still available to dance. Do you think you are bigger than Petipa, Ivanov, Vainonen?

[@ekodanceproject9371]

Maybe because he doesn't believe in fairy tales? Those are for children. I think he uses the music because it is extraordinary and inspires him and....he is not bigger than Petipa, but equally brilliant.... maybe you should open your mind :)

[@FannyPlusvi]

@@ekodanceproject9371 You are absolutly wrong if you think fairy tales are for children. Please study a bit about them.