Contemporary Dance in Focus: the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company

The Liszt Institute Brussels invites you to an engaging event dedicated to exploring the state of contemporary dance in Hungary. The evening will feature an insightful talk on the current dance scene, with the participation of the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company, renowned choreographer Tamás Juronics, and celebrated costume designer Bianca Imelda Jeremias.

As a highlight, the event will also include the opening of an exhibition showcasing Bianca Imelda Jeremias' captivating costume designs from the past few years. The exhibition will present a curated selection of design drawings and costumes, offering a glimpse into the creative process and the artistry behind the stage.

Adding a dynamic touch, the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company will perform excerpts from their acclaimed production of Carmina Burana, allowing guests to experience the powerful synergy of dance, choreography, and costume design.

Join us for this unique opportunity to delve into the vibrant world of contemporary dance, meet leading artists in the field, and gain a deeper understanding of the artistic collaboration that brings a performance to life.

The implementation of the « Etudes from the Szeged Contemporary Dance Company's Carmina Burana Performance » professional program in 2024 was supported by the Hungarian Academy of Arts.

• Tamás Juronics, born February 5, 1969 in Tata, Hungary, is the Artistic Director, dancer, choreographer and director of the SCDC. After graduating from the Folk Dance Faculty of the Hungarian Dance Academy in 1987, he accepted the invitation of Zoltán Imre to join the Szeged Ballet where he became soloist from 1989. In 1990 he created his independent studio within the company for his choreographic experimentations. He started introducing his own choreographies from 1991 and remained the company’s leading soloist. In 1993, after the departure of Zoltán Imre, he became the Artistic Director of the renewed Szeged Contemporary Dance Company. In his creations, philosophy and emotions are mixed with intellectual motives. Among the Hungarian choreographers, he was the first to use the elements of contemporary dance which are characterized by clear technical skills; this partly lies in the modern methods such as Limon or Cunningham, partly in his own improvisational dance moves. As a guest teacher, he attended masterclasses in Amsterdam and Zurich (1994) and in Italy (1999, 2005). By now, Juronics has grown to be an internationally acclaimed creator with 65 choreographies under his name. The careful combination of his storylines, the clear, unified form of dancing and the dramatic structure make his works a cathartic experience. Spectacular staging, lighting, effects, and music are also well-integrated parts of his works. Juronics successfully introduced himself as a director in the world of prose theatre as well and has also become a popular choreographer, director of several musicals and operas in many theatres. (c) photo: noklapja.hu
• Bianca Imelda Jeremias was born in Sighetu Marmatiei in 1979. In 2002, she received a BA in Design from the Art and Design University of Cluj-Napoca, where she later earned her MA (in 2004), followed by a Doctor’s degree (in 2011). From 2004 until 2013, she was an instructor at the Theater and Television department of Cluj-Napoca’s Babes-Bolyai University. Since 2012 she is a lecturer at the University of Arts from Târgu-Mureș, at the Scenography and Artistic Event department. Since 2004, she has worked as a costume designer on more than 180 projects, in addition to designing sets and posters for numerous performances. She manages her own design studio since 2006. She has receives various accolades for her works both in Hungary and Romania. Since 2006 she owns her own design company. (c) photo: jds.ro - Tarnavölgyi Zoltán

In Brussels, audiences can look forward to several captivating ballet performances by the SCDC, bought to you by ballets.com:

• 26 - 27 November 2024, Cirque Royal - Carmina Burana: this dynamic performance showcases Carl Orff's powerful music through a dance-theater lens. The production dives into the ritualistic life of a fictional community, balancing themes of love, joy, and the struggle for survival. The choreography reflects deep emotional narratives, making it a visually and thematically rich experience​
• 28 - 29 November 2024, Cirque Royal - Black Swan: this groundbreaking ballet event, a near-world premiere, reinterprets the iconic Swan Lake. It promises a visually stunning experience with masterful choreography and innovative set designs. The show explores Tchaikovsky's enchanting music and the narrative behind Swan Lake, offering a unique emotional journey for the audience​.
• 1 December 2024, Cirque Royal - The Nutcracker: a classic in the ballet repertoire, Nutcracker tells the magical story of Carla and the Nutcracker Prince on Christmas Eve. With its enchanting score by Tchaikovsky and vibrant choreography by Tamás Juronics, this production brings to life the fantasy and wonder of this beloved tale​.

These shows promise to engage and move audiences, blending classical ballet with contemporary interpretations.

For more details on the shows, other performances in Belgiun and to book tickets, you can visit Ballets.com.