Pina Bausch
German dancer and choreographer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philippine "Pina" Bausch[1][2][3][4][lower-alpha 1] (27 July 1940 – 30 June 2009) was a German dancer and choreographer who was a significant contributor to a neo-expressionist dance tradition now known as Tanztheater. Bausch's approach was noted for a stylized blend of dance movement, prominent sound design, and involved stage sets, as well as for engaging the dancers under her to help in the development of a piece, and her work had an influence on modern dance from the 1970s forward.[5] Her work, regarded as a continuation of the European and American expressionist movements, incorporated many expressly dramatic elements and often explored themes connected to trauma, particularly trauma arising out of relationships.[6] She created the company Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, which performs internationally.
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Born | Philippine Bausch (1940-07-27)27 July 1940 Solingen, Germany |
Died | 30 June 2009(2009-06-30) (aged 68) Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
Other names | Philippine Bausch |
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Occupation(s) | Modern dance choreographer, folk dance choreographer, dancer |
Organizations | Tanztheater Wuppertal |
Known for | Contemporary dance and choreography |
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Website | www |