Dance Mentors and Protégés
2008/2009 Mentor and Protégé
Jiří Kylián and Jason Akira Somma
The belief that dance is a cornerstone of social structure unites the mentor and protégé, despite their enormously distinct backgrounds. Their differences will be the greatest artistic gifts to one another.
2006/2007 Mentor and Protégé
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Anani Dodji Sanouvi
For both the protégé and his mentor, the relationship of dance to music is fundamental. This strong connection brought them together in Brussels for a year of learning and sharing.
2004/2005 Mentor and Protégé
Saburo Teshigawara and Junaid Jemal Sendi
It began with Junaid watching Saburo Teshigawara managing lights and arranging the stage. It ended with him dancing a major role in the Tokyo premiere of Kazahana.
2002/2003 Mentor and Protégé
William Forsythe and Sang Jijia
Forsythe was impressed by Sang Jijia’s concentration and watchfulness. “That level of concentration is all I work on! It’s our only product.”
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The 2008/2009 Dance Finalists
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Sang Jijia Returns
Sang Jijia continues his artistic journey in China and Tibet
Junaid Jemal Sendi
Photographs of Junaid Jemal Sendi performing at the Festival d'Avignon
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The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
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