Bouand DanceCompany
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Bouand DanceCompany Details
Bouand DanceCompany was founded in 2005 by director and choreographer Alexandrous Ballard to represent a contemporary and European performance aesthetic solidly based in classical tradition and training. That aesthetic is complemented by the company's successful collaborations with musicians, theater, film and video designers.The company is primarily dedicated to commissioning new works from young European and North American choreographers as well as presenting the work of its own artistic director. In its short history, Bouand has commisioned works by Rachel Tess (Ballet de Geneve/Cullberg Ballet), Erica Trivett (Ballet Gulbenkian, ROSAS), James Gnam (Plastic Orchid Factory, Vancouver BC), Jason Ohlberg (Same Planet Different World Company, Chicago), Walter Kennedy (Bela Lewitzky Dance Company), Deanna Carter (Aterballeto and The Leipzig Ballet), and is currently working with Davy Brun (Lyon Opera Ballet) in creation of a new work. In 2009, Alexandrous Ballard's work "Sideshow," featuring Portland band 3 Leg Torso performing live on stage, was filmed for a one-hour documentary on Oregon Public Broadcasting.In addition to presenting and performing, Bouand conducts master classes and choreographic workshops for the local student dance community, as well as providing performance experience and opportunities for pre-professional students from The Portland ballet Academy and other local dance centers.
