9.26.2012

Pina Bausch


" Dance, dance... Otherwise we are lost."

Pina Bausch (1940-2009) was a German exponent of modern dance and choreography.

She completed her studies on a scholarship at the Juilliard School in New York City. 

She became the artistic director of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch (which in the beginning triggered much controversy). Her technical distinction achieved to receive an international recognition.

I was literally astounded when I watched the beguiling documentary 'Pina' by Wim Wenders ( who definitely deserves a whole new post as he is one of my favorite directors of all times ). It is not just the enigmatic choreography, but also the stage design; covered in soil or water splashing all over, costumes; plain and sexy. The effect becomes an alluring performance, characterized by interaction and repetition of  movements in an unearthly nature.

Here is a little piece from the documentary, see how she makes you feel..




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