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Café Müller

Pina Bausch

Héléna Pikon is at the back of a stage that is filled with empty chairs, her eyes are closed and her arms stretched downwards.
Jul 6th - 12th, 2023

In 2023, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting the Théâtre de la Ville to present Café Müller by Pina Bausch.

Café Müller is a fundamental part of the dance landscape and its history in the 20th century. This timelessly beautiful piece marked a turning point in Pina Bausch's work concerning reality and everyday things. Today, old and new company members share this approach, but the soul of the choreographer - who performed it until 2008, only one year before her death - remains more palpable than in any of her other works. The collapsing bodies, the depth of feeling, and the sweet melancholy of Purcell's Arias - all leave indelible imprints on the light of our longing and fragile hearts.

Photo : © Jochen Viehoff

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Portrait of Pina Bausch

Pina Bausch

In 2025, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting the Shanghai International Dance Center Theater, in collaboration with the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, for the presentation of Kontakthof - Echoes of '78, a Sadler's Wells, Pina Bausch Foundation and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch production.

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Outside view of the Théâtre de la Ville

Théâtre de la Ville

In 2025, Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels is supporting the Théâtre de la Ville for the presentation of eight shows during the season of 24-25.

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