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amazing.
My first thought, being a dancer, was that they must have extensive technical rehearsals, as everything presented is so precise in its every moment. The dancers move, and the lighting moves with them. And I am not talking about a simple spotlight, it is a new form of lighting, something that seems to have a life of its own, changing from shadow to what seems like bugs on the floor, and everything in between. The lighting becomes another dancer on the stage, especially during the use of laser lights to finish the piece. It embodies their every move. It’s a marvel of lighting and human movement.
The theme of the work revolves around relationships, as so much of contemporary dance choreography does , but I have to question whether the choreography and theme could stand alone as a separate entity without the lighting, and keep interest? Yes, there are moments of intrigue in the choreography, but not enough that it could stand alone as a work without the theatrical elements, and sound, which also plays a huge and vital part in the success and effectiveness of the work. It is a great experiment, but I wonder if it could be developed even further? What a great challenge for the dance community. Dance that revolves around technology such as film and lighting seems still in its infancy. We have discovered this amazingly great technology and we add just a little bit of dance or pedestrian movement, call it a dance film, and just leave it at that. Why not go further? Technology can cover a multitude of gaps in our choreography because the people watching don’t even notice it for all the pretty lights and loud sounds, but is this good enough? Imagine a piece that is so amazing, the lighting, choreography and sound can all stand on their own, but fused together create brilliance...what a thrill that would be to watch! Our industry is so capable of this genious and I look forward to witnessing it soon.
Review by Linda Badger |
