Pilobolus Dance - Performing in NZ

t is named for a sun-loving fungus that thrives in cow dung and which blasts its ripe spores around the farmyard with incredible vigour - "like clowns out of a cannon". And it began as a wild dance experiment among a group of non-dancing students back in 1971, who were probably more interested in an easy paper or two in their university degrees than a serious dance career.

But 36 years on, Pilobolus Dance Theatre is hailed internationally as one of the world's most popular modern-dance troupes, famous for its wit and sensuality and for its unique high-octane style.

Its rule-breaking combination of dance moves and acrobatics, in which bodies transform into a universe of wondrous shapes both individually but usually ensemble, has brought the company artistic and commercial sucess. It has won awards, including the Berlin Critics' Prize and a Primetime Emmy, and performed to acclaim at last year's Academy Awards. The group also features in an intriguing Volkswagen advertising campaign. Jan Kuribayashi is typical of the atypical dancers that thrive in Pilobolus' seven-dancer strong touring company - members of which have called themselves "the dance company for those who don't like dance - and for those who do".

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[Salvatus3000]

wonderful--except the video distorts the bodies!

[arloti]

This group never ceases to amaze and dazzle the audience....a thinking person's group!!! I love them and have seen them about 8 times...Bravo!!!

[yogi123hanah456]

Absolutely Enchanting!! I look forward to watching them perform in NYC!!! Lisa

[Angoixa]

Amazing, Beautyful!!

[Palomablanca2008]

Wonderful !!