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I would boycott my own show if it helped the Palestinians, says ‘cancelled’ Israeli choreographer

Ballet Ireland dropped Ohad Naharin’s choreography from an upcoming programme

March 15, 2024 12:52
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ByEliana Jordan, Eliana Jordan

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Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin has spoken out about Ballet Ireland’s decision to cancel an upcoming performance of his work over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

In a statement, Naharin told the JC: “If the act of cancellation would have helped the Palestinians’ cause I would boycott my own show.”

Naharin’s statement came in response to the recent decision by Ballet Ireland to pull a dance number that was originally choreographed by the Israeli choreographer for Nederlands Dans Theater in 1999 and has since been performed by numerous international dance companies.

According to a statement released by Ballet Ireland on Wednesday, the Minus 16 piece by Naharin will be withdrawn from their Bold Moves 2024 programme which is set to take place from 22-30 March.

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