DANCE
Alain Platel - Out of Context - For Pina |
Written 30 January |
Monday 08 February, 20:30Théâtre de la Ville, 75004 [map]Alain Platel - Out of Context - For Pina
Les Ballets C de la B was founded in 1984 by Alain Platel. This dance and theatre collective has now developed into a group that is successful both at home and abroad. Les Ballets C de la B is often mentioned in the same breath as
Wim Vandekeybus,
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker,
Jan Lauwers and
Jan Fabre, all artists, since referred to collectively as the Flemish Wave. Les Ballets C de la B became world renowned with an eclectic, almost surrealist mixture of modern dance, plays and music.
In Out Of Context Platel continues his investigation of a body language with which to physically translate exaggerated human emotions, exploring themes of hysteria and madness through movement. This intimate and intense piece is performed on an empty stage, using only basic lighting and no musicians.
