Shadowland
Image: Shadow Dancers. Photo: Emmanuel Donny
Internationally acclaimed dance troupe, Pilobolus, took nine months to create their latest production, Shadowland. The first theatrical event of its kind to ever tour the world, their upcoming national tour will treat audiences to a mix of improvisational dance and even circus routines.
The evening long performance will also include multiple moving screens of different sizes and shapes, the projected images will compliment the front of screen choreography.
Pilobolus dancer, Jake Warren, said: “Shadowland started on the principle of collaboration and getting rid of all of the confines of modern dance. I think it’s really maintained that sort of spirit, it’s all about having fun.”
Warren said the rehearsal schedule was highly intensive: “We rehearsed every single day, for at least a couple of hours. It took me about two weeks of rehearsal to get into the show completely, the show itself requires a whole lot of pretty strange muscular commitment, things that normal dancers don’t really do, that we have to do to achieve the proper shape. They could definitely take their toll if you’re not careful.”
Pilobulus was founded in 1971 by a group of students at Dartmouth University. Renowned for breaking barriers of creative disciplines, they have since performed 120 pieces to more than 65 countries, including features at the 79th Academy Awards, Ellen and Oprah. (GF)
Sep 2–4, evenings & matinees. State Theatre, 49 Market St, Sydney. $79.90-$110.90. Tickets & info: www.statetheatre.com.au
