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Kylián’s *Falling Angels* is a contemporary ballet renowned for its deeply affecting portrayal of loss and fractured relationships. Choreographed by Vincent Hémon based on Jiří Kylian’s original work, it features a powerful female dancer in dialogue with a male partner. The piece utilizes Reich's canon structure to create moments of intense emotional resonance. *Falling Angels* is typically performed by professional ballet companies and dancers seeking challenging roles demanding vulnerability and precise movement.
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Who choreographed Falling Angels?
Falling Angels was choreographed by Jiri Kylian, not Mark Morris. It was created for Nederlands Dans Theater in 1989.
What music is Falling Angels set to?
The ballet is set to Steve Reich's Drumming Part I. The relentless percussion drives the dancers through precise, anxious, and ritual-like movement.
How many dancers are in Falling Angels?
Falling Angels is usually performed by eight women. It is part of Kylian's group of Black and White ballets, with spare costuming and a stripped-down stage look.
What is Falling Angels about?
It is not a literal story ballet, but it often reads as a study of female discipline, pressure, individuality, and conformity. The dancers' unison breaks and returns are central to the piece's tension.
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