NEW VIDEO FROM BROS. LANDRETH AND ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET FEATURES NEW CHOREOGRAPHER EXPLORING FEELINGS OF ISOLATION AND LONELINESS
WATCH AND SHARE THE VIDEO FOR “WHERE WERE WE” HERE
STILL PHOTO FROM “WHERE WERE WE” VIDEO
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) and The Bros. Landreth have once again joined forces to create an all new video performance. The video for The Bros. “Where Were We” from their 2015 JUNO Award winning debut album Let It Lie, features brand new choreography exploring feelings of loneliness and isolation brought on by social distancing guidelines brought on to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Inspiration for the project came from RWB Second Soloist Liam Caines, who sought to interpret the feelings of loss and separation that many experienced after the Manitoba Provincial Government declared a state of emergency on March 20, 2020. Caines and other RWB Company dancers created the movements seen on the video which they hope will inspire others dealing with isolation while they practice social distancing.
WATCH AND SHARE THE VIDEO FOR “WHERE WERE WE” HERE
“As dancers, we express ourselves through movement,” says Caines. “We tried to capture what it was like for us in that moment and empathize with those who were going through the same thing. It’s easy to forget we don’t fight this by ourselves, and this video is our way of reaching out to say we are there with you.”
“When I finally saw the rough cut, I was blown away,” says Dave Landreth. “The choreography speaks through these really simple, everyday movements. Each dancer’s ability to bridge the space between them is a real testament to their spirit. It was incredible to see.”
While “Where Were We,” is found on the Let It Lie LP, the video features an entirely new recording with an extended outro. The video will premiere on The Bros. Landreth YouTube channel here.
This project is the second time that the RWB and The Bros. Landreth have collaborated on a special performance. The first collaboration, Next of Kin, was created for 2019’s Ballet & the Band and was similarly enriched by music from The Bros. Landreth.
About The Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Founded in 1939, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premier ballet company and one of the oldest ballet companies in North America. Under the artistic direction of André Lewis, versatility, technical excellence and a captivating style are the trademarks of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, qualities that have garnered both critical and audience acclaim. RWB’s superlative standards keep the Company in demand across North America. In addition to the Company, the RWB is home to the RWB School, consisting of both a professional division which trains young artists for a professional career in dance, and a recreational division which provides classes to over 1,500 students each week.
About The Bros. Landreth
The Bros. Landreth is the sound of two brothers making honest music and playing it from the heart. Raised to the sound of their parent’s eclectic record collection, Joey and Dave Landreth are celebrated for their Americana-inspired blend of genuine songwriting, slide guitar, blood harmonies, and pure musicianship.
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