Contemporary dance styles of the USA could not have been better represented, as the dancers of the Brigham Young University (BYU) brought the cultural revolution of their country on a platter to Chowdiah Memorial Hall, recently.
The show revolved around the many emotions of a man and how each functions in a systematic rhythm.
Their clever use of every nook and corner of the stage, crisp hand movements, fluid lifts and brilliant inter and intra-personal coordination was a treat for the audience.
Each segment commenced with a small audio-visual presentation, which briefly introduced what was to follow.
The show started off with horizontal and vertical movements with lifts and splits providing a break, typical of the contemporary style. What was interesting was the way they used technical aspects — like the light and the stage — in each segment.
The second segment was much livelier, with Afro-American cult dances like jazz bringing in the energy to the stage.
The vibe was clearly a hit with the audience. This segment had an interesting play of light and shadow.
The twists and the quick steps were fused with the contemporary acrobatic moves and what came out on the stage was a fun-filled expression of happiness and the rhythm associated with it.
"The show is brilliant and there is so much energy in these young dancers.
There were so many different kinds of dances that were
presented. They are a great team and seeing such shows really widens your horizon
as you get to see dances from across the world," says Madhu, who had come to
see the show.
However, what really stole the show was the dancers' portrayal of balance and rhythm.
The red lights and the red costumes set the mood as they rolled onto the stage on a huge wheel.
The rhythm of balance was portrayed with inexplicable precision and coordination.
"I think the depiction of balance has been my favourite so far.
It was so thrilling to see the dancers fit themselves between the two spokes of
a wheel.
The music was in sync with the dance and to put it short, it was perfect," beams Leanne, a member of the audience.
The peppy and sunny portrayal on stage was delightful for the audience.
The dancers used a bench as a part of their act. Their pretty checkered frocks and the foot-tapping music made one want to dance as well.
The conclusion of this piece was a sweet surprise, as a part the bench broke making the dancers and the audience break into a impromptu spell of laughter.