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Ballet Ireland drops routine created by Israeli choreographer in 1999

The dance company was persuaded by pro-Palestine groups to pull the number by Ohad Naharin from its upcoming programme

March 14, 2024 14:42
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Ballet Ireland has pulled a dance routine choreographed by an Israeli choreographer. (Photo: Ballet Ireland via X)

ByEliana Jordan, Eliana Jordan

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Ballet Ireland has pulled a dance number from a performance later this month due to an Israeli choreographer’s involvement in the work.

According to a statement released by Ballet Ireland on Wednesday, the Minus 16 piece will be withdrawn from the Bold Moves 2024 programme which is set to take place from 22-30 March.

Originally choreographed by Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin for Nederlands Dans Theatre in 1999, the piece has been performed by a variety of international dance companies over the last 25 years.

“We stand by the right to freedom of artistic expression, and despite our belief that art should not be drawn into politics, we feel the time is not right to be performing this work,” said Anne Maher, artistic director and chief executive officer of Ballet Ireland.

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