Puz/zle (2012) Larbi

Question 1

When did Larbi choreography ‘Puz/zle’?

Answer 1

2012

Question 2

What is the subject matter of Puz/zle (2012)?

Answer 2

Explores the notion of multiplicity and how things fit together to create new identities. Inspired by the conceptual art movement.

Question 3

Who are the collaborators on Puz/zle (2012)?

Answer 3

Musicians: A Filetta
Design: Filip Peeters and Larbi

Question 4

What is the set design for Puz/zle (2012)?

Answer 4

• All dancers wear black.
• Forsythe inspired geometrical cuboids which are moved to make and form different shapes throughout the dance.
• Small cube rocks held by the dancers as props later on.

Question 5

Give a movement example that shows Larbi’s use of subject matter, physical setting, Forsythe influence, tanz theatre

Answer 5

The group of dancers hold two square rocks each and walk in unison in a circle, moving anticlockwise. The further US they are, the higher they hold the rocks, and the further DS they are, the lower. Creating a vertical circle.

Question 6

Give a movement example that shows Larbi’s use of Pedestrian movements - Brown influence, tanz theatre, juxtaposition of beauty and harsh reality to explore human conditions.

Answer 6

There are multiple platforms of different levels. 6 dancers stand on one platform each in a statuesque position. Larbi walks around the dancers with a chisel and a hammer, chiseling the dancers where they move positions. Another man has a drill and he holds it to the dancer’s hip, provoking him to sit down.