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Interplay, choreographed by Jiří Kylián in 1990, is a technically demanding ballet exploring the shifting dynamics of attraction and repulsion through intricate partnering sequences and stark, minimalist stage design featuring only black and white.
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Who choreographed Interplay?
Jerome Robbins choreographed Interplay, his second ballet after Fancy Free. It premiered in New York in 1945 and later entered the New York City Ballet repertory.
What kind of music accompanies Interplay?
Morton Gould supplied a bright, jazz-influenced score originally associated with the title American Concertette. Its swing-era rhythms suit Robbins' mixture of classical steps, competition and social-dance energy.
Does Interplay have a story?
It has no conventional plot and instead follows a group of young dancers through playful contests, solos and changing formations. A bluesy pas de deux provides a quieter contrast to the surrounding athletic movement.
How many dancers are normally featured in Interplay?
The ballet is commonly performed by eight dancers, four women and four men. Robbins uses this compact cast to create duets, solos and rapidly shifting group patterns.
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