Larbi's choreographic and movement style

Question 1

What is Larbi’s choreographic style?

Answer 1

-Gestural system
-Communication to audience is key
-Pushes himself to explore new things
-Researches and discusses inspiration
-Enjoys the collaborative process
-Dancers have an input into the creative process
-Attention to detail in the movement
-Human issues/concerns as themes - realistic
-Yoga inspired movements
-Martial arts and disciplined ordered movements
-Collaborative work with people from other disciplines and an array of dancing talent
-Juxtaposition of beauty and harsh reality
-Utilise skills of dancers/performers
-Fluid movements - particularly the spine
-Projection of character - engagement within the audience
-His shows are described as story books through movement
-Use of song and text which merges with movement
-Precision of footwork

Question 2

What is Larbi’s movement style?

Answer 2

-Contortion
-Contemporary
-Post-modern dance (trained at PARTS)
-Tanz theatre (Pina Bausch - founder)
-Yoga
-Synchronised system on text and gesture
-Martial arts
-Euro crash (Wim Vandekeybus)