Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai

Xu Wei
The Paul Taylor Dance Company, praised as one of the most exciting and innovative dance companies, will bring its series to the AIA Grand Theater on December 5 and 6.
Xu Wei
Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai

The famous Paul Taylor Dance Company will present "Dance for Life" in the city.

The prestigious Paul Taylor Dance Company will bring its "Dance for Life" shows to the AIA Grand Theater on December 5 and 6.

Praised as "one of the most exciting, innovative and delightful dance companies in the entire world" by the New York Times, the company is one of America's leading dance ensembles, dedicated to sharing modern dance with a broad audience.

Since its first European tour in 1960, the company has performed in over 600 cities in 64 countries, representing the United States at arts festivals in more than 40 countries.

The 147 dance works by the late dance artist Paul Taylor provide new interpretations and reconstructions of both music and body language, and have transformed the landscape of modern dance.

Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai

Famous works will feature in the shows.

Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai
Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai

Artists around the world continue to draw inspiration from Taylor's beautiful, powerful, and imaginative works, and his enduring artistic spirit has greatly influenced the development of modern dance.

Famous works including "Arden Court," "Esplanade," "Aureole," "Dust" and "Promethean Fire" will feature in the shows to offer audiences insights into Taylor's philosophy of art and his understanding of life, universe, and the kaleidoscopic emotional colors of humanity.

If you go:

Date: December 5-6, 7:30pm

Tickets: 80-680 yuan

Venue: AIA Grand Theater 北外滩友邦大剧院

Address: 889 Dongdaming Rd 东大名路889号

Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai
Famed US company to bring 'Dance for Life' series to Shanghai

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