Analysing a piece of choreography by Paul Taylor

"Pizzolla Caldera" by Paul Taylor

I will be analysing a piece of choreography by Paul Taylor called "Pizzolla Caldera". The song is "Concierto para quinteto" by Gidon Kremer. The dance is a sensual tango and has been reinterpreted with modern dance. Taylor is respecting the tradition of tango and preserving it in his choreography. 

I think the message they are trying to portray is the contrast in styles can relate to modern-day society. Different personalities can work together to create a supportive atmosphere. At 2.40 minutes of the piece, there is a canon of classical movements. This choreographic device shows the individuality of each dancer but also it portrays the independence that people have. I think the choreography does have a relationship with the music because when the string instruments are lengthened and shortened, at 1 minute of the piece, the dancer responds to this by making her movements flow or have sharp dynamics. 

As an audience member, you get a sense of diversity from the backgrounds of styles and the dance itself. For example, there is a mix of cultures and also a same-sex duet. The Tango is believed to originate from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Uruguay. (Study.com 2020) 
Taylor uses the dancers by having them portray emotions in facial performance but also performance in the rest of the body because they look ready to do the movement that they are doing whilst also engaging the audience with their bodies. 



Bibliography:
Study.com. 2020. [online] Available at: <https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-the-tango-definition-origin-history.html> [Accessed 3 December 2020].

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