Tag: Pina Bausch

  • Shantala Shivalingappa – SOLO

    Sensual elegance describes this solo performance by Shantala Shivalingappa. The piece is called Solo and was choreographed in collaboration between Pina Bausch and Shantala Shivalingappa. The music is by Ferran Savall, titled “Paris”. Shivalingappa is a dancer from dual cultures. She was born in Madras (Chernai), India and grew up in Paris. She studied East…

  • Ten Chi Pina Bausch

    Mesmerizing and capricious describes these clips of a work choreographed by the late Pina Bausch in 2004, performed by the Wuppertal Tanz Theatre. The piece is called Ten Chi, meaning Heaven and Earth. This production was part of a project of which Pina Bausch created ten performances, each co-produced with cities from around the world,…

  • La Prima Vez – Pina

    This video shows a deeply emotional and moving solo choreographed by Pina Bausch. The dancer is a member of the Wuppertal Tanztheatre that was directed by Pina Bausch and the music is a traditional Sephardic song performed by The New World Renaissance Band from the soundtrack of Pina Bausches’ work Der Fensterputzer” This Piece is…

  • Stravinsky Rite of Spring “Opening”

    Here is the opening section of the Rite of Spring choreographed by Pina Bausch, music by Stravinsky. One of many versions, but one I particularly love. Danced in earth, feet bare, women in simple skin toned dresses; evoke a powerful interplay of primal forces. Feminine vulnerability and fear of death against a backdrop of brutal…