My first experience of Butoh by Sankai Juku in Kuala Lumpur, 2006 Hibiki, 2006 Performed in a dream landscape with whirling costumes, the company of six dancers blends images, sound and performance to create a truly hypnotic dance experience. The first sound heard in the theatre is that of liquid dripping rhythmically from suspended glass… Continue reading Hibiki: Resonance from Far Away
Author: Shanny Rann
Jamu (2006) at ASWARA
JAMU II—A Feast For The Senses Review (2006) It is the second part of a contemporary dance performance series where dance lecturers of the National Arts Academy converge to show their works. The catch phrase for JAMU reads “Feast for the Sense” which carries with it a very strong Malaysian flavour due to the fact… Continue reading Jamu (2006) at ASWARA
Errand into the Maze
The errand into the mazeEmblem, the heel's blow upon spaceSpeak of the need and order of the dancer's willBut the dance is still. [1] Martha Graham in Errand into the Maze (1947) Errand into the Maze is a dance choreographed by Martha Graham in 1947 inspired by the legend of the Minotaur. Like many other… Continue reading Errand into the Maze
Tao (2003) by Wen Wei Wang
My first experience of live contemporary dance by Wen Wei Wang, 2003 Wen Wei Wang I have never seen a live contemporary dance performance before. Tao, being my first modern piece that I witnessed, opened my eyes to the theatricality, yet at the same time, the humility of dance movements on stage. The dance started… Continue reading Tao (2003) by Wen Wei Wang
Risque (2003) by Paul-André Fortier
RISQUE is a very dynamic dance which exploits the bounty of youthful energy. It is my favourite piece among all the modern dances that I have seen so far. Perhaps this is because it is the only “bright” and happy modern piece among them. It made me change my mind on the conclusion that I… Continue reading Risque (2003) by Paul-André Fortier
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