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Post by mrnero on Jan 7, 2020 0:40:52 GMT
Hello, I found a very interesting video from a theater. Could somebody let me know how is type of theater called, or who is acting it ?
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 8:40:07 GMT
Well it's clearly a dance performance. Confirmed by the "Sadlers Wells" in the top left corner. I can't find more detail though.
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 8:45:24 GMT
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 9:22:29 GMT
I’m not sure it’s the weirdest piece of theatre ever. I’ve seen a few that are up there. It’s seems quite close to much of contemporary dance I’ve seen over the years.
It’s an interesting concept. I first thought it was a comment about disability but watching it properly, there’s an animalistic theme. The two women on the bungees felt like two birds flapping at each other and was very well done.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 7, 2020 9:26:53 GMT
Looks interesting. I'd be interested in seeing how the work develops and grows
Maybe I'm a traditionalist as to me this isn't dance as I'd class it as physical theatre (is this the thread to talk about the pros and cons of labelling?).
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Post by alece10 on Jan 7, 2020 9:48:21 GMT
The bit with the pole attached to the mans groin hitting a clothes rail I'm sure was a game used in a Keith Lemon game show a while back.
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 14:51:19 GMT
Looks interesting. I'd be interested in seeing how the work develops and grows Maybe I'm a traditionalist as to me this isn't dance as I'd class it as physical theatre (is this the thread to talk about the pros and cons of labelling?). I would be inclined to agree with you but the "bird women" are en pointe so they are all dance trained at the very least. I think it's up the company to say what they are. |
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 15:02:00 GMT
Here's their website. This piece was created in 2005 and is still in their repertoire. Very interesting group. Unfortunately I think the closest they get to the UK this year is Paris. www.mariechouinard.com/fran%C3%A7ais/oeuvres/ |
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Post by mrnero on Jan 7, 2020 19:11:55 GMT
I can not find any similar theatures. Would you recommend anything similar ? Like different artists performing similar type of theature please ?
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Post by nick on Jan 8, 2020 1:10:20 GMT
I’m not sure there’s any group quite like them.
I’ve seen and enjoyed Momix, an American dance group, that often use objects as part of their dancing.
I’ll have to have a think of any others.
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Post by nick on Jan 8, 2020 1:26:11 GMT
I can not find any similar theatures. Would you recommend anything similar ? Like different artists performing similar type of theature please ? Actually that’s difficult to answer unless you can say what you like about them. I like the physicality of the dancing and the use of props adds to that experience - they’re able to extend their normal movements in the same way that pointe shoes allow a dancer to extend their movements into their toes. I find the choreography refreshing and it’s connection to the music pleases me a great deal. On the other hand I find the nudity distracting. I understand why they want the body to be central to what they are doing. but, as a man brought up in the 70s, naked flesh takes me out of the dance experience. This company has similarities to many other contemporary dance companies I’ve seen over the years. DV8 and Michael Clark both spring to mind. I’m sure there are plenty more. Google “contemporary dance companies” and check out some videos. |
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