Pina Bausch: the poetic wave of Vollmond at the Théâtre de la Ville

From May 9 to 23, 2025, Pina Bausch's masterpiece "Vollmond" is presented at the Théâtre de la Ville. A work in which water becomes a choreographic element in its own right, brought together by Tanztheater Wuppertal and Terrain, under the direction of Boris Charmatz.

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch , in collaboration with Terrain and Boris Charmatz, presents Vollmond, one of Pina Bausch 's last great creations. Performed at the Théâtre de la Ville, the show plunges spectators into a universe where dance blends with natural elements in a spellbinding visual poetry.

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Created in 2006, Vollmond ("full moon" in German) is part of the German choreographer's latest period. The show features a monumental rock and an omnipresent body of water, which become full-fledged partners for the dancers. Rain, puddles and waves of water transform the stage space into a sensual, dreamlike landscape, where movements become impregnated with liquid matter.

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With Vollmond, Pina Bausch explores the fluidity and spontaneity of movement, creating a fuller, more organic dance. The piece presents dance portraits of great emotional intensity, in which the women free themselves from the role of prey and the men rediscover a form of communicative jubilation. Between games of seduction and introspection, the show celebrates a humanity in search of fulfillment and connection with the elements.

Fans of contemporary dance and Pina Bausch devotees will find here her unique signature of dramatic intensity and striking visual tableaux. Vollmond is aimed at audiences seeking an immersive experience in which dance becomes a universal language of desire and contemplation.

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Peter Pabst, Pina Bausch 's long-standing collaborator, designed the scenography for the show. The sets and costumes play an integral part in the aesthetics of the piece, playing with water and materials to create unforgettable images.

Between dream and reality, Vollmond is an invitation to plunge into the world of Pina Bausch, where the body, water and nature interact in a dance imbued with freedom. A singular scenic experience, to be discovered at Théâtre de la Ville from May 9 to 23. Tickets will be available from 12 noon on April 9, 2025.

This article is written from available sources and is not based on direct viewing of the show.

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