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Ekleido's Dance Performances
Dance duo Ekleido blends club culture and voguing influences into precise, intricate choreography, creating captivating performances with music by Floating Points.
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Ekleido
Hannah EkholmFaye StoeserFloating PointsRussell MaliphantJasper Narvaez
- Who are the members of the dance duo Ekleido, and what is their choreographic style?
- Ekleido, a dance duo composed of Hannah Ekholm and Faye Stoeser, creates a unique style blending club culture influences with precise, measured movements. Their choreography is characterized by intricate body sculptures and synchronized movements.
- How do the two pieces, "Splice" and "Rorschach", differ in terms of length, focus, and narrative?
- While "Splice" is a shorter, more focused piece showcasing Ekleido's signature style, "Rorschach" expands upon this, incorporating a more narrative element and exploring a broader range of movement and emotional expression.
- What dance style influences Ekleido's choreography, and what are some of its key characteristics?
- The duo's work is influenced by voguing, showcasing precise poses and arm movements. Their choreography incorporates complex body interactions, where dancers intertwine and create intricate shapes.
- Who composed the music for Ekleido's performances, and what is their relationship to one of the dancers?
- Floating Points, an electronic music artist and Ekholm's partner, composes the scores for Ekleido's performances, contributing to the overall atmosphere and mood of the pieces.
- How does the addition of a third dancer in "Rorschach" impact the choreography, and what themes does this piece explore?
- In "Rorschach", the addition of a third dancer, Jasper Narvaez, expands the possibilities of the choreography, leading to more complex interactions and formations. The piece explores themes of symmetry and interpretation.