Tonight I witnessed a blending of old and new conventions in the dancing arts. This entertaining and vibrant performance was brought to me by the Keigwin + Company dancing group. In this blog I'll go over my experiences, albeit a little briefly.
There isn't a whole lot for me to say in terms of storyline or plot, the performance consisted of a series of dance numbers set to various songs meant to fit the mood. I didn't recognize any of the songs, but they fit the scenes well and the dancers did an admirable job choreographing their moves to it. Each sequence had it's own story, told by the music and the dancing, but it was more for the audience to interpret on their own.
I've never been much a fan of interpretive dance, but the group pulled it off in a way that left me smiling and laughing, in a good way that is. They combined elements of ballet, interpretive dance, break dancing, and other contemporary concepts to create a unique and elegant style. The result is a high energy high entertainment performance that kept the audience's attention very well. Many parts of the dances also included comedic elements, which I wasn't accustomed to in dance pieces.
The entire atmosphere of the show was very casual and energetic, we were encouraged from the start to laugh and share in the fun with the dancers as the show went on. I found myself surprised with some of the artistic choices, and laughing at some very humorous moments.
Overall, my experience with Keigwin + Company was a positive one. They combined the old and the new to create a unique performance that entertained and encouraged fun free thinking. I think art in general needs more of that these days, and I hope others follow Keigwin and Company's example.
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