Philosophical Love 1: A Love Before Time

Philosophical Love

An original dance piece created and directed by Brandeis student Justin Becker and choreographed by Justin along with fellow peers Ariella Silverstein-Tapp and Alysha Bedig.

The piece discusses current issues surrounding the homosexual community in China and how the philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism pressure gay men in China to marry women and bare children.

Premiered on December 10, 2008 at Brandeis University. Reprised on April 26, 2009 for the Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Arts at Brandeis University.

Songs Included:
"A Love Before Time" - Tan Dun and Yo-Yo Ma
"Forever" - Chris Brown
"I Have Nothing" - Whitney Houston, performed by Justin Becker
"Moment I Said It" - Imogen Heap
"Happy Ending" - MIKA

Recorded by Danielle Zipkin

Category:

Entertainment

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• Justin
• Becker
• Ariella
• Silverstein-Tapp
• Alysha
• Bedig
• Olivia
• Mell
• Marina
• Solomon
• Julie
• Judson
• Greg
• Storella
• Austin
• Auh
• Jordan
• Brown
• Beth
• Green
• Meredith
• Nadeau
• Danielle
• Zipkin
• Dara
• Rosenkrantz
• Alissa
• Perman