Richard Siegal's Ballet of Difference

"On Body", the three-part ballet masterpiece by Richard Siegal’s Ballet of Difference.

The choreographer Richard Siegal, “sought-after worldwide as the most innovative, the most exciting dance-maker of his generation” (Süddeutsche Zeitung), sets out to cross boundaries with his new company Ballet of Difference, founded in 2016.

With drive and virtuosity, exceptional settings and energetic sounds, the diverse troupe merges classical ballet tradition, contemporary dance and pop culture in an extraordinary dance event and forges a unique vision of ballet’s present and future.

On Body is spectacularly opened by BoD, a work that celebrates dancing on pointe and the individual’s joy to dance. In Made for Walking pale colours and austere forms dominate the stage and robust boots replace the pointe shoes. It is followed by UNITXT, a trailblazing piece of contemporary dance, in which “Richard Siegal perfects seemingly impossible movements – you can hardly believe your eyes!” (BR Klassik).

Also available the Documentary Draw a Line about Richard Siegal and his Ballet of Difference by Benedict Mirow (90 mins).

Original title Richard Siegal’s Ballet of Difference
Genre Dance
Recording location Muffatwerk Munich, 2018
Duration 70 mins
Production Company A production of Nightfrog, BR/ARTE and UNITEL
Composer DJ Haram, Alva Noto, Lorenzo Bianchi Hoesch
Choreography by Richard Siegal
Dance Company Ballet of Difference
Video format 4K/UHD