The Green Table

dance by Jooss

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The Green Table is a renowned dance drama choreographed by Kurt Jooss in 1932. It is a powerful anti-war statement, satirizing the futility of conflict. Jooss, a German dancer and choreographer, blended Expressionistic modern dance with classical ballet techniques.1

The Green Table won first prize at a choreographic competition in Paris and subsequently toured internationally. Due to the rise of Adolf Hitler, Jooss and his company, Ballets Jooss, established their headquarters in England before he eventually returned to Germany to reopen his school. Jooss's work, including The Green Table, often explored contemporary themes and aimed to expand the expressive and thematic range of theatrical dance.1

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Kurt Jooss
In 1932 he choreographed The Green Table, which won first prize in the choreographic competition organized by the International Archives of Dance in Paris. Subsequently his group became known as Ballets Jooss and made a world tour during 1933 and 1934. Because Adolf Hitler had come to power, Jooss…
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In 1932 he choreographed The Green Table, which won first prize in the choreographic competition organized by the International Archives of Dance in Paris. Subsequently his group became known as Ballets Jooss and made a world tour during 1933 and 1934. Because Adolf Hitler had come to power, Jooss…
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