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Dance Theater Workshop has had a strong 2009-2010 season. This fact was supported last week by Yasuko Yokoshi’s Tyler Tyler. This beautifully still, vibrantly quiet dance theater piece fused contemporary dance conceived and directed by Yokoski with Traditional Japanese movement choreographed by Masumi Seyama VI. Through this collaboration, a loose visual and intellectual narrative features a collision of East and West; old and new; advancement and nostalgia. Iconic Cowboy Western and traditional Japanese garb along with the live vocals of Kuniya Sawamura and on-stage musician Steven Reker bring this collision to life.
From a series of duets, a couple of solos, and a couple of group sections, Tyler Tyler creates a mesmerizing and emotional meditation that evokes cathartic attention and dead silence from the audience. One of the most beautiful and well-danced parts was a solo that featured dancer Kayvon Pourazar. Pourazar’s mature artistry is rarely matched and solid technique stunningly controlled; his focus, intent, and energy radiates throughout the theater. This is not to say that the rest of the cast wasn’t anything less than stellar.
Check out Dance Theater Workshop for the upcoming production of Faye Driscoll – I know I can’t wait to see it. And of course, continue to use Destination Chelsea as your guide for all that is Chelsea! (Image Credit: Alexandra Corazza)
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