New York’s famous Juilliard School has trained dancers and choreographers who have gone on to influence the shape and evolution of dance around the world. Its impressive alumni include Ohad Naharin, artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company, and the late, great Pina Bausch. Encounter the future stars of dance in an exceptional triple bill.

The Waldstein Sonata

Created by Juilliard teacher and modern dance pioneer José Limón, The Waldstein Sonata is set to Beethoven’s lively and playful sonata of the same name and features many of Limón’s characteristic movements, sweeping gestures and group interaction. The music is performed live by Yuxi Qin, a pianist from the Juilliard School.

Gnawa

Driven by the rhythms of the Mediterranean, acclaimed Spanish choreographer Nacho Duato’s Gnawa captivates with sensual, bold and pulsating movement.

Episode 31 European Premiere

Stylish young Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman’s new commission, exclusively for Juilliard, is an energetic playground of dance. Ekman, associate choreographer for Nederlands Dans Theater 2, contrasts pumping, almost tribal sequences with strong balletic poses to show off the Juilliard dancers’ superb technique, youth and vigour.