Kontakthof is a landmark work by Pina Bausch, known as Germany's Fist Lady of Modern Dance. Premiered in 1978, it marked a turning point in her rise to international acclaim. The production's set and costume design were crafted by her long-time collaborator Rolf Borzik, and the entire creative process was thoroughly documented Now, 46 years later, anew encounter with Kontakthof is being created by choreographer Meryl Tankard, who was one of the main characters in1978. Nine of the original dancers return to their roles as the production creates a poignant interaction between past and present. Kontakthof - Echoes of 78 is a Sadler's Wells Pina Bausch Foundation and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch production. I is co-produced with Amare (The Hague), LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura, Festspielhaus St. Polten and China Shanghai International Arts Festival.