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The Quixotic
Fusion show is one of the most wonderful things in the world of dance. These
guys dance… with light! Actually, it is more than just a dance; it goes beyond
the limits of any specific form of art. It challenges traditional perceptions
and creates a total sensory experience, while exploring infinite possibilities
of movement and sound. It is a mix of movements and light in perfect harmony.
It seems as if the light is coming from the dancers’ bodies…
It’s a bright
choreographic idea by Anthony Magliano and Mica Thomas, the founders of
Quixotic, whom are also known for their famous aerialist company. Magliano said that he wanted
Quixotic audiences to be challenged, to feel a little unsettled and even a
sense of danger.
We were so
surprised by the way the group portrays feelings. All the emotions can be
represented through this type of dance: anger, joy, sadness and love… It is
really expressive and it gives a sense of universality because everyone can
identify themselves with this dance.
The theme of
dancing with light is very popular nowadays; people love this kind of art that
transports you out of the ordinary because it’s so different from what you
usually see. Several dance groups have decided to work on this kind of dance.
Even if the light element is common to all their shows, their approaches are
often really different. Have you heard of the shows by the Japanese Wrecking Crew Orchestra? The dancers have costumes
with light; it’s quite unique. The creators play with light and shade to
surprise the viewer. The show ‘Pleiades’ by another Japanese group called Enra, is quite similar to Quixotic
Fusion: the girls dance with light. Light becomes their dance partner. The
dancers move in front of a screen, whereas in the Quixotic Fusion show, the
light is all around the artists.
We interviewed
several spectators at the exit of the show:
“I personally
found the dance extremely beautiful and elegant. I love how the light was
portrayed. It was as if it became alive and danced in harmony with each of the
artists. I enjoyed the manner in which the choreographer was able to create an
alliance between the acrobatics, the dance, the music and the visual effects.”
“In my opinion,
this show is quite useless. I don’t think that dancing with light is so
exceptional: the light effects are not that sophisticated. I don’t understand
the success of the show because it’s a simple dance with a lot of lights! But,
I have to admit, dance isn’t really my cup of tea…”
“I don’t really
like dancing but it was a very original idea to celebrate the 2015 International
Year of Light! This show raises awareness of the importance of light in our
daily lives and how it is a vital factor in development. In fact, I loved the
overall idea and goal of this show as well as the show itself.”
Even if you're not
a dancer, seeing these shows could be a very interesting experience. Plus, there
is no age limit to
appreciate them, even if not everybody can understand the “meaning”…
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