Sandra Hastenteufel

Spitzen-Variationen Vol. 1

The first chapter of a new era in German dance history has been written: With 'Spitzen-Variationen', both the director and the ensemble of the Berlin State Ballet risk a first look back. The director Vladimir Malakhov, one of the most renowned and most prominent artists of the ballet scene, responded to a call to Berlin to make the newly founded Berlin State Ballet, the largest dance company of Germany, one of the top ensembles of the international dance scene. This edition helps to relive the eight great premieres and twelve repertoire pieces of the past two seasons. Complemented by portraits of all dancers, backstage pictures and rehearsal photos, this illustrated book is a real visual delight.Sandra Hastenteufel is professor of fine arts at the CornellUniversity in Rome. Since her studies at the Stuttgart State Academy of Fine Arts, she has worked on several exhibitions and projects. From 2004-2006, the former winner of a Villa Massimo scholarship was the official photographer of the Berlin State Ballet.Christiane Theobald is the company manager and assistant artistic director of the Berlin State Ballet.