ZOOM IN

Facing the physical limitations due to the coronavirus, Boston Ballet and myself have been collaborating online for the very first time. The medium “Zoom” and the IT support of Boston Ballet made it possible to create art in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and in Boston at the same time.

Inspired by the dancers and the meditative composition from Arvo Pärt “Fratres” the online sessions led to a work that invites to zoom in on intimacy, integrity, human emotions, and the great desire to stay connected.

Separated by an ocean yet being connected online with a view through a screen gave me the opportunity to be near the dancers and zoom in on every detail to translate it into movement that will invite the audience to zoom in as well.

Credits

Choreography & Film Direction: Ken Ossola

Boston Ballet under the artistic direction of Mikko Nissinen

Cast: Boston Ballet dancer

María Álvarez, Tyson Clark, Paul Craig, Chyrstyn Fentroy, John Lam, Nina Matiashvili, Tigran Mkrtchyan, Alex Roberts, Haley Schwan, Patrick Yocum

Produced by Scalped Productions

Director of Photography & Editor: Ernesto Galan

First Assistant Camera: Paul Speziale

Behind the Scenes Videography & Production Assistant: Brian Pitcher

Boston Ballet Creative Team

Costume Design: Ken Ossola in collaboration with Lisa Dezmelyk

Set Design: Benjamin J. Phillips