The Diavolo dance troupe at their most recent performance of "Fearful Symmetries"
The majority of dance acts involve only the interaction between individuals, but how often are objects the central pieces of interaction with human beings, in dance? The Diavolo dance troupe amazes you by doing just this.
Founded by Jacques Heim, this company is comprised of dancers, gymnasts, and actors who all work and with structures designed by architect, Adam Davis, that range from seventeen feet in length to weighing two and a half tons. Like any act, these dancers incorporate typical dance movements such as spinning, twirling, flying, etc, but what makes them so unique is the difficulty and danger that lies in each of their sets. It is obvious that these dancers possess great passion for dancing, as they are willing to risk constant injuries.
What I found to be even more amazing is the message that Heim attempts to convey to his audience in each of the performances Diavolo puts on stage. The purpose of these gigantic structures is to show the relationship between the struggles humanity faces due to the ever-changing technological world.
One of Diavolo’s performances not only allows you to appreciate the art of movement, but also the detail encompassed in the various pieces of architecture.
Here’s a little taste what they do:
There has always been an athleticism to the dance and “Dancers defy gravity” is a common theme. Here is a bit of history from the Nicholas Brothers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBb9hTyLjfM