Danced Choreographed by Tao Ye at Impulse Dance
TAO Dance Theater Makes a Striking Debut at ImPulsTanz with "13" and "14"
The TAO Dance Theater, under the direction of choreographer Tao Ye, made a captivating debut at ImPulsTanz with two pieces from the "Numerical Series": "13" and "14".
Tao Ye's choreography is known for its precise structures and fusion of contemporary dance languages, often incorporating elements that challenge traditional narrative and formal boundaries. The "Numerical Series" is no exception, with each piece titled according to the number of dancers, and a focus on cross-cultural collaboration and experimental movement.
In "13", the dancers repeatedly break away, are expelled, fall, and are caught, creating an explosive uprising that resembles a final bow. The choreography is set to minimal music, while the costumes suggest a winter landscape with gray and beige shades.
On the other hand, "14" features a more synchronised performance, with the dancers dressed in colourful costumes reminiscent of a summer meadow. The music in this piece is punctuated by metronome tones. While the dancers move in unison, there are individual counterpoints created through moving garments.
Tao Ye's choreography is abstract in nature, inviting the audience to interpret the movements in their own way. The dancers in both "13" and "14" focus on the structure of the choreography, rather than telling a specific story.
The debut performance at ImPulsTanz was a fitting finale, showcasing the unique vision and innovative approach of Tao Ye and the TAO Dance Theater. If you missed the debut, you still have a chance to see "16" and "17" at the Volkstheater this weekend.
The captivating debut performance of Tao Dance Theater at ImPulsTanz, featuring "13" and "14", presents a unique form of entertainment that invites the audience to interpret the movements in their own way. In "13", the dancers' movements create an explosive uprising reminiscent of a final bow, while "14" features a synchronized performance with colorful costumes suggesting a summer meadow.
