Korea National Contemporary Dance Company: Jungle
An hour of extraordinary dance and mesmerising choreography as 16 dancers bring the jungle to the stage, to a music by Marihiko Hara.
An hour of extraordinary dance and mesmerising choreography as 16 dancers bring the jungle to the stage, to a music by Marihiko Hara.
As an ensemble, they moved as one when required to do so. Individually, they were interpretive and wholly engaging.
“A strange piece; and strangely compelling… thought provoking, at times humorous, highly original, if abstract-feeling dance”
It is important to remember that it is inspired by Madam Butterfly, however, and is not a retelling, as difficult as I found that.
As if being able to juggle and dance weren’t enough, Sean Gandini and his company have added magic to the mix.
Flows seamlessly. The four actor-dancers… who also helped devise the show, perform with skill and conviction. However, there is something missing
An impressive evening from an impressive company. Aunusthan means celebration’ and the show is certainly that.
A compelling exploration that sees two dancers explore the cultural essence of their bodies as they seek to answer the questions, ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who are we?’
A real evening of celebration, one that lifted the spirits and gave much enjoyment.
A interactive show and a tale of seasons gone awry and the power of children that will delight all ages.
Fairy Tales reckons with delusions; delusions of our past, or perhaps the tales we tell ourselves to survive the present.