One way to view art is as a constant struggle between selflessness and narcissism. Coincidentally, that’s precisely the paradox by which W e at was plagued.
The first half was refined, concentrated, and powerful. Great use of contrast, both in musical dynamics, and restrained use of light made helped to highlight to choreography. Although I didn’t care much for the audience interaction segment, I’ll be the first to admit the selected guests integrated very well into the performance and seemed to be enjoying themselves.
The second half focused more on the performers themselves, with the performance’s coda consisting of each dancer confiding in the audience their dreams and aspirations (夢想).
Memories of the maturity, emotion, and aesthetic beauty from earlier dance segments were quickly nullified by contrived laughter, questionably sincere “confessions”, and the smell of brownies. I’m not sure as to the purpose of this. What was it expressing? Who was the audience? Perhaps if I were also a 20 something year-old girl I would be able to connect more.
演出場地：Elsewhere 那裏