Dancing film frames - Farmer's Revolution ('60s-70s) - János Lakatos
The National Dance Theatre's popular series of performances presents the shared history of film and dance in an entertaining multimedia performance by János Lakatos, award-winning choreographer and professor at the Hungarian Dance Academy.
Schedule
In 1953, the rise in popularity of television spurred the cinema industry to new technical innovations: the CINEMASCOPE, or widescreen, was born, and 3D cinema was also in vogue. We meet the eccentric Bob Fosse, who is changing the world of theatre and film forever with a new and unusual form of movement: jazz dance.
The tuxedo and tap shoes are replaced by jeans and sneakers. Hit the streets and the set of West Side Story, where surprising and unexpected twists and turns await. Learn the steps of Jail House Rock from the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley (find out where the idea of prison dancing came from)! Plus, secrets about Michael Jackson's unique style are revealed. Lots of dancing and lots of great music, unknown and favourite film scenes, guaranteed fun in 100 minutes!
János Lakatos, award-winning choreographer, teacher at the Hungarian Dance Academy
National Dance Theatre
On 15 February 2019, Budapest's unique new cultural arena opened its doors: the new National Dance Theatre in Millenáris Park. The building, equipped with the latest theatre technology and featuring unique architectural solutions, offers two theatre halls and a chamber hall for dance lovers, as well as rehearsal rooms for professional dancers. The foyer of the building will also become a community space open to visitors to the park, giving Millenáris the opportunity to become even more part of the capital's bloodstream.
