Paulo Ribeiro and Ballet de Lorraine

White Feelings and Organic Beat, performed by Ballet de Lorraine are two very different approaches to art while bearing the same signature choreography of Paulo Ribeiro. At times, the dancers appear as an entity, they move together perfectly synchronous and at other times, they engage in their own individual body language.

White Feelings

One of the most exciting aspects of the performance is the music.  White Feelings is accompanied by four accordion players whose repertoire ranges from melancholy elegies to the frenzied rhythm of tango.  It reminds me of the musical style of Argentinian composer, Astor Piazzolla - fluid and passionate. Set against the avant-garde music of John Cage written in 1942 and performed live in the theatre, Organic Beat is a massive production played out by an overwhelming number of dancers - a total of 31.

Organic Beat

The idea of filming the dancers and projecting the images simultaneously on the wall behind the stage is awesome. What I love about this show is that you don't have to think very hard about the narrative or the meaning behind Ribeiro's work. The beauty of the choreography, the music and the stage design is enough to blow you away.