La Performance
Someone might say that this is not really dancing but a feint; I do not agree at all as the seriousness, the passion, the tension, the mental concentration, the times are completely equal to what would be necessary to set up a similar show in the real world (in which I also participated as an organizer).
In fact, it is necessary to know that behind a show of "La Performance" there is a long commitment of preparation for the scenes, the dance movements in synchrony with the music and the music itself, and that after this preparatory work other ones are usually necessary. 3 months of tests 3 times a week to refine everything and get to this result; and similar to reality are the anxieties and fears of the dancers.
Anyone who thinks it's just "sit on the ball" is wrong and big too !!!!
I participate in the rehearsals to understand the show that will come and I start thinking about how to put the virtual "camera" to better convey the spirit of the dance, if and how to add special effects to the final montage, arrange the music: in short, still another 3-4 months after the last rerun in order to get to the final video of the entire show.
Below you can find some EXTRACTS from loooong longer videos that I created by recording the shows of this fantastic international dance group: they are the dances that more than others in my opinion I managed to do better, that give me more birth than others particular emotions.
For the complete videos and all the details of the shows, I refer you to the official website of the group:
HAVE GOOD VISION!
For the show MIDNIGHT I was very undecided on which extract to put and so I put more than one.
To see the final result you would not think but unfortunately many unpleasant facts were happening to the La Performance group at that time and the choreographies were totally designed and made without Jie's supervision.
Dance and Music are always the best thing to overcome difficult times together.
The files are mp4.
This extract is a now famous hymn to being happy for all that is given (and donated).
Personally I love this way of playing where computers are the sound generators and the voice is altered.
The show takes its name from this piece of music.
A troubled love this sung in an old song by Mina where (human) relationships are realized if you are serious together.
I decided to put this excerpt because it looks good to me :-)
From the show STAY this extract which is an almost prophetic invitation: let's not get lost, don't go away, don't leave us because without you it will no longer be the same as it was until now, we all need you and your presence. An invitation to make every moment spent together precious because things can change quickly and in a way that no one would ever want.
And with a lot of nostalgia.
the file is mp4.
Before each show, the La Performance group carries out a long series of tests useful to understand the movements, the steps of the dance, learn about the music, test the costumes and scenes; it takes months for all this and a program that develops throughout the year.
This is a behind-the-stage look of a moment of a rehearsal for the next show EMBRACE, which was filmed unbeknownst to everyone in one of the rehearsal rooms during the summer of 2014.
This show will start for the audience the following Christmas.
The format is mp4.
A "Solo" by dear friend Alazi Sautereau from the show ALWAYS danced to the notes of a famous Evanescence song "Bring me to Life": a wish for all of us!
The format is Flash.