Dance

At the Frontiers of movement

As an art form, contemporary dance is mercifully free of constraints. Unlike theatre or poetry, it doesn’t depend on a particular language. Unlike music, it doesn’t utilise a particular form or structure based on scales or tempos. Dance has the [… more]
Dance

What’s in the box?

Tonight (18 April) Abu Dhabi sees the world premiere of PETTEE: storybox, a groundbreaking performance that blurs the lines between stage and audience, dance and theatre. Written and directed by Deepak Unnikrishnan and Karthika NaĂŻr, the piece was commissioned by [… more]
Dance

Reflecting on dance: dance as reflection

It can be difficult to pin down the unique value of contemporary dance. Yes, there’s the departure from traditional dance forms, breaking away from the constraints of strict choreographic rules and embracing the possibilities of experimentation and individual expression. But [… more]
Arts Centre

The arts centre and the scent of love

What’s an arts centre for? Arguably there are three key functions: to deliver artistic work that its audience might not otherwise experience, to test the boundaries of the art form by fostering new thinking, and to promote excellence – maybe [… more]