Babel (2010) Larbi

Question 1

When did Larbi choreograph ‘Babel’?

Answer 1

2010

Question 2

What is the subject matter of Babel (2010)?

Answer 2

‘Babel’ translates to words. Based on the biblical story of the Tower of Babel and echoes Cherkaoui’s multilingualself. Questions meaning and truth through language and communication.

Question 3

Who are the collaborators for Babel (2010)?

Answer 3

Physical Set: Antony Gormley

Question 4

What is set design for Babel (2010)?

Answer 4

• 5 metal structures of different dimensions - key to the work - isolate dancers as a result of their language. Our perception of structure is changed. Influenced by William Forsythe’s mathematical and geometrical movement or set.
• Musicians seen.
• Dancers wearing normal clothes, different - highlights individualtiy.

Question 5

Give a movement example that shows Larbi’s use of subject matter.

Answer 5

A male female duet are stood CS in the cube structure. The man with his middle and forefinger recreates a running motion along the female’s arm and around her body as she looks confused yet intrigued.

Question 6

Give a movement example that shows Larbi’s influence from Pop culture.

Answer 6

Darrel E. Woods becomes the controller of transformer where other dancers form its limbs and guns, shots are heard in the aural setting. He also sits on a throne made from the other dancers.