Ausdance WA is funded by the State Government of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industry.
In Apocrifu, Belgian-Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui uses the language of the body to explore the truth of religious texts. Extraordinary dance, heavenly harmonies and a set strewn with books come together in a creation full of mystery and invention.
Performing with Yasuyuki Shuto, a classical dancer from the Ballet of Tokyo, and Dimitri Jourde, a contemporary dancer and circus artist, Cherkaoui brings together distinct universes and opposing dance languages in a performance about the power of words and language to antagonize and divide.
The remarkable polyphonic singing of all-male Corsican vocal ensemble A Filetta provides a beautiful choral backdrop to the movement. While their music celebrates the migrations of language, Cherkaoui’s choreography throws up image after image of the divisions that words create.
English and Japanese with subtitles
Date & Times:
February 25-27: 7:30pm
Tickets:
Cast & Crew:
Choreographer: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Music: A Filetta
Set Designer: Herman Sorgeloos
Lighting Designer: Luc Schaltin
Costume Designer: Dries Van Noten