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Intertwining traditional dance and new technologies with as much finesse as power is one of the feats of the show tiaen tiamen โ Episode 1 , by Taiwanese dance company Bulareyaung. Founded in by indigenous choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava, from the Paiwan tribe living in the southeast of the island, the troupe highlights the gestural and vocal heritage of four indigenous communities through seven high-flying male performers.
In a stunningly beautiful light and sound installation, the alliance of yesterday and today takes off in a myriad of colors and sensations to irresistible techno beats. Rosita Boisseau. For its 4 th edition, the Excentriques festival, organized by La Briqueterie, in Vitry-sur-Seine southern Paris suburb , offers an introductory choreographic journey under the banner of the unusual and freedom.
Among the 11 companies invited, young artists have their turn in the spotlight, such as Simon Le Borgne, here in duet with drummer Ulysse Zangs, and Greek choreographer Chara Kotsali, working on the theme of possession. Styles overlap to provide spectacular shows in which contemporary, dance theater and waacking cohabit.
