Kontakthof

First Preview: Oct 19, 2014

Opening Date: Oct 23, 2014

Closing Date: Nov 2, 2014

Running Time: 02:50

http://www.bam.org/dance/2014/kontakthof

Playing @

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House

30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Marking the 30th anniversary of its New York debut at BAM, Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch returns to Brooklyn with one of its beloved founder’s seminal dance-theater works.

A seductive tête-à-tête with all the awkward tension of a high school dance, Kontakthof (which translates as “courtyard of contact”) is Bauschian wit and sensuality writ large. Two dozen men and women, dressed to the nines, assemble in a dance hall and jockey for affection. Preening and parading around to popular songs from the 1930s, they caress, tease, and flirt with one another, acting out the universal agony and ecstasy of our courtship rituals.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

Part of 2014 Next Wave Festival

Regional Concert Dance Performance Art Play - Drama Regional

Show Notes: 1 Intermission

Age Guidance: 16

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$25.00 - $110.00

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Lottery & Rush

For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.

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“…fascinatingly unlike anything else we’ve ever seen.”

----The Guardian (UK)

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“…fascinatingly unlike anything else we’ve ever seen.”

----The Guardian (UK)

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“…fascinatingly unlike anything else we’ve ever seen.”

----The Guardian (UK)

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“…fascinatingly unlike anything else we’ve ever seen.”

----The Guardian (UK)

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Info

Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.
Seating

The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.
Elevator/Escalator

Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.
Passenger Loading Zone

Front.
Parking

Ashland Place.
Entrance

Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.
Box Office

Main lobby. Counters 49".
Restroom

Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars.
Water Fountain

Main lobby. Spout 35".
Telephone

Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27".
Assisted Listening System

Yes.
Visual Assistance

None.