Wayne McGregor's Venice Dance Biennale expands dance definition with elemental performance

The 20th Venice Dance Biennale commenced under the direction of British choreographer Wayne McGregor, exploring concepts from quantum gravity to subtle geopolitical issues. A highlight of the event was 'Invisible,' a performance by Italian choreographer Andrea Salustri, which emphasizes light, air, water, and sound over traditional dance. Salustri, who has a background in circus arts and philosophy, was selected through an Italian callout to present a new piece for the biennale. Alongside co-creator Alice Rende, they appear as enigmatic figures orchestrating storms with strobe lights, amplified raindrops, and swirling smoke that creates a tornado, thus redefining the boundaries of choreography.