Pina Bausch's Aggressive Tenderness: Repurposing Theater through Dance

Pina Bauschs Aggressive Tenderness: Repurposing Theater through Dance explores how Bauschs pieces connect with theater and film practices, providing an academic and personal examination of her work. It highlights how Bauschs Tanztheater speaks a kinaesthetic language and pairs it with movements that present new forms of embodiment. Ideal for students of dance and theater.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Pina Bauschs Aggressive Tenderness: Repurposing Theater through Dance is a comprehensive exploration of the works of Pina Bauschs Tanztheater. The book meticulously maps Bauschs pieces alongside methodologies of key theater and film practitioners, providing a deep understanding of her artistic approach.

Within its pages, readers are treated to a discussion of a diverse range of Bauschs works, including Sacre du Printemps (Rite of Spring, 1975), Kontakthof (Meeting Place, 1978), Café Müller (Café Mueller, 1978), Nelken (Carnations, 1982), Arien (Arias, 1985), and Vollmond (Full Moon, 2006). The author begins by presenting her approach as one avenue of dance dramaturgy, seamlessly connecting the content expressed in these pieces with theoretical conversations, works from other artists inspired by Bauschs, and her own personal experiences. This multifaceted examination offers an insightful blend of academic rigor and personal reflection.

Through a meticulous reading of theatrical and film approaches, Arendell highlights how Bauschs Tanztheater engages with a cross-pollination of influences, both backward and forward in time. He explores how Bauschs work intertwines with the theatrical and film practices of other artists, creating a rich tapestry of artistic dialogue. This cross-pollination is further emphasized by Arendells translation of Bauschs Tanztheater into a somaesthetic exploration, pairing a repurposed body ethic with movements that present new forms of embodiment.

Pina Bauschs Aggressive Tenderness is an invaluable resource for students of dance and theater. It showcases how Bauschs Tanztheater speaks a kinaesthetic language, one that Arendell skillfully translates into a somaesthetic exploration. By doing so, the book offers a profound understanding of Bauschs artistic vision and its impact on the world of theater and dance.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 153 x 233 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032084947