Angelin Preljocaj's 'Gravity' Explores Newton and Einstein Through Dance

At Teatro Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, choreographer Angelin Preljocaj debuted his work 'Gravity.' This performance, drawing inspiration from the principles of Newton and Einstein, delves into themes of weight, space, speed, and mass through the medium of dance. It opens with dancers entwined like molecules, ascending as if under an unseen influence. The performers create geometric shapes, circular arrangements, and floral representations. A female dancer moves within a square of illumination against a diverse sound backdrop. Clad in black-and-white attire, the ensemble transitions into Baroque court dance styles, examining gravitational dynamics through varied formations. The soundscape features compositions by Xenakis, Bach, Shostakovich, Daft Punk, and concludes with Ravel's Bolero. The review was penned by Giuseppe Distefano.