“A thrilling work: rigorous and pure, the dancing burns like dry ice. And like the splendid early Steve Reich compositions it’s set to, its minimal elements stir up rich cross-currents . . . a stunning image of daring within order and turbulence within calm.” —Village Voice
A leading force in European dance returns to the Walker with one of her first masterpieces, an intense and intricate duet. Performed by Anne Theresa De Keersmaeker and Rosas principal dancer Tale Dolven, FASE is a landmark of contemporary dance from 1982 set to pieces by American minimalist composer Steve Reich. Embodying the simple rhythmic structure of the music, which becomes more complex as the dance progresses, De Keersmaeker captures with spellbinding clarity the power of visual geometry. Ultimately, this breathtaking work celebrates the tension between rigorous formal structures and the dynamics of human emotion.
