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Seminar I with Prof. Evelyne EnderMon, 05 Nov 2012 22:18:18 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2By: louie
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louieWed, 31 Oct 2007 09:19:35 +0000http://macaulay.cuny.edu/seminars/ender07/?p=21#comment-9The performance of the Ballet Du Grand Theatre de Geneve at the Joyce Theater was very unique in every way. It presented an interesting juxtaposition of classic ballet and modern dance. The use of music, or lack thereof in the case of Para-Dice, reflects the modernity of the dance. In this way, the ballet company is truly revolutionary. Although all three dances performed by the Ballet de Geneve impressed me profoundly in their own ways, I found Loin to be the most pleasurable and valuable. Like any worthwhile piece of art, Loin flashed a strong message in the audience. The title of the performance itself, translating to "Far Away," displays the irony and reality of the relationship between society and humanity. Evident in Loin was a blend/clash of Eastern and Western cultures and the mutual ignorance of each by the other. The dancers in this performance portrayed these cultural themes through their use of speech, head gestures between coupled dancers, and Western music. In addition, the dancers were adorned with very powerful and beautiful costumes. The backdrop was simple and of an earthy color. Each of these aspects contributed to the presentation, making the audience additionally receptive to the performance. What makes Loin additionally compelling is its applicability to a modern American audience, in which stereotypes often guide an individual's perception of another individual. Loin is both an inspirational and aesthetic performance, delivering the whole package.
LouisThe performance of the Ballet Du Grand Theatre de Geneve at the Joyce Theater was very unique in every way. It presented an interesting juxtaposition of classic ballet and modern dance. The use of music, or lack thereof in the case of Para-Dice, reflects the modernity of the dance. In this way, the ballet company is truly revolutionary. Although all three dances performed by the Ballet de Geneve impressed me profoundly in their own ways, I found Loin to be the most pleasurable and valuable. Like any worthwhile piece of art, Loin flashed a strong message in the audience. The title of the performance itself, translating to “Far Away,” displays the irony and reality of the relationship between society and humanity. Evident in Loin was a blend/clash of Eastern and Western cultures and the mutual ignorance of each by the other. The dancers in this performance portrayed these cultural themes through their use of speech, head gestures between coupled dancers, and Western music. In addition, the dancers were adorned with very powerful and beautiful costumes. The backdrop was simple and of an earthy color. Each of these aspects contributed to the presentation, making the audience additionally receptive to the performance. What makes Loin additionally compelling is its applicability to a modern American audience, in which stereotypes often guide an individual’s perception of another individual. Loin is both an inspirational and aesthetic performance, delivering the whole package.