There is no weird stage equipment, and no extravagant costumes. Technique is barred out as well. Not even smiles. In a nutshell, if you expect the "gaiety" you've probably seen in other dance performances, this one's not for you. However, the simple and straightforward movements you're served here come across with an overwhelming kind of power, and somehow, somewhere, after all is it a pleasure to watch. The way human bodies are casually thrown in reflects a rebellion against the common understanding that dance performance stages are extraordinary places, and surrounded by a strong sense of tension, the viewer ends up straining as well. "These are pure movements that rely completely on the body's instincts alone," explains Kamimura. Finally, here's one dancer who does what seems so obvious.

Posted by Maeda Manami Date : January 24, 2008