Dance

February 14, 2024

Incredible Dance Illusion Makes Two Men Look Like Their Bodies Intersect Each Other

Renowned choreographer Damien Jalet, who most recently collaborated with French street artist JR, took a walk down memory lane when he posted a clip from D'avant, a mind-boggling dance performance. In it, we see Jalet and choreographer Luc Dunberry contort their bodies in impressive ways during a costumes duet. Dressed in contrasting-colored suits, they use their movement to provide comic relief. Jalet's post is a reminder of what an impressive piece of performance D'avant was.

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December 8, 2023

Striking Light Paintings Set Against a Fiery Red Sky at Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flat

The collaboration between visual artist Eric Paré and contemporary dancer Kim Henry continues as the duo traveled to Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni). While there, Paré executed more of his dazzling light paintings, which feature halos of light around Henry's body. Though this is the fourth time that they've used this incredible scenery as the backdrop for their work, they were in for a surprise this time around.

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