Still

Small Petitklein has choreographed and designed a very thought provoking show called Still. This piece is being performed in memory of one of the dancer’s friends, David Marsh, “who was killed in action in 2008″. This being said it makes an emotional piece for the dancer involved, which is clear throughout her dancing. The stages of the dance each provoking thoughts of those who serving the armed forces in war as well as those directly affected, namely family and friends. The dancers all emoting these thoughts and reactions through their movements.
Although the technique of the dancers is not up to that of a professional dance company it does not detract from the choreography and the thought process of the piece itself. Each dancer has their own unique way of moving in this show, and way of expressing themselves, which again makes this dance company so intriguing to watch.
The second piece in this show is entitled “Thinking Out Loud” which takes the form of a projection. Although an artistic piece to watch, it does not appear in keeping with the rest of the performance. If this element had been any longer than 5 minutes it would have had a detrimental effect on the show as a whole. Perhaps if this had been incorporated within the piece as a whole with live dancers it could have been to the benefit of the overall show.
Still is a contemporary dance show, and for those interested in this field it is a worthwhile show to view.

3/5

Scott Robertson