Between Sound & Silence (Newly/Catch/The Accompanists):
“Schober establishes an exceptional purity of performance, rare in such abstract work and produced through the clarity of her intricate choreography. In each of this programme’s three duets, she manages to balance simplicity and complexity with a pleasingly direct succinctness.” Graham Watts, Ballet Magazine | read full article >>
“Intriguing to see” Sarah Frater, Evening Standard | read full article >>
Newly:
" Eine Paarbeziehung, die comichafte Züge trug, ohne je grob gezeichnet zu sein. Newly war nicht nur bewegungssprachlich avanciert, sondern gerade auch in der Kombination mit Lautäußerungen der beiden Tänzer so zart wie witzig."
Sylvia Staude's mention of Newly, Frankfurter Rundschau
“ When we hear that a dance work is going to be performed in silence we, here in TheLab™, become just a little bit wary. Not so with Newly however because although there is no music the dancers themselves provide a soundtrack of sorts to complement the movement. The result is a thoroughly engaging piece of work that is often times funny and always superbly performed by the on stage duo of Elisabetta d’Aloia and Juraj Korec.” Article 19
“A chance for audiences to renew acquaintance with Elisabetta d'Aloia, confirming her as one of the most interesting performers in town.”
Luke Jennings' mention of Newly, Observer
Catch:
“Catch is a piece of pure physical poetry. It casts a hypnotic spell. Isobe and Schober are fascinating dancers.” Kevin Berry, The Stage | read full article >>
"A duet that drew the eye. Catch feels like two self-portraits occasionally intertwined." Sarah Frater, Evening Standard | read full article >>
“Catch deftly balances clarity and something more cryptic. Schober and Isobe are a subtle pair gifted with an indefinable, psycho-emotional transparancy.”
Donald Hutera, Dance Europe | read full article >>
“Here are some performers who made a visit to Leeds worthwhile: (...) Stephanie Schober offered an austere duet, pretty far along the spectrum toward the abstract, that was handsomely choreographed and lighted and full of implied tension and attraction between the two women.”
John Rockwell's mention of Catch, New York Times | read his full article about BDE 06 >>
“The choreography for hands and feet is always inventive, and when, after all the hesitation, the dancers at last touch and hold each other, there are some emotional moments
.” Huddersfield Daily Examiner's mention of Catch
Made Elsewhere:
“Made Elsewehere is a duet of electrifying contact dance. Regardless of its minimal staging, the work offered a bright glimpse of the essence of dance, with the breathing of the dancers underscoring the work’s lyrical honesty.” Evan Theods, Resolution Review
“Made Elsewhere is a succinct silent duet for Katsura Isobe and Stephanie Schober that consisted of swift, detailed, dovetailing gestures. Eventually they expanded into greater space without losing their link. Nor did we lose ours to them.”
Donald Hutera's mention of Made Elsewhere, Dance Europe
