Graz

After a successful season, this year's Graz dance production series opened with a three-part program. Three guest choreographers dedicate themselves to the theme of the circle, which, as circle dance, is among the earliest dance formations. The divergence of interpretations, both in terms of content and form, is stimulating. It is noteworthy that they largely depart from the circle in the narrow sense. Brian Scalini remains close to the given image: metaphorically, by depicting selected memories of a life cycle in re:Mind. This is based on a representational movement concept that does not offer much room for deeper interpretation. In Pitfall, Etay Axelroad initially breaks the circle with purposeful straight lines. Soon, however, this subtly combative potential shatters, culminating in a ...