Arjun Davda — January 14, 2006 — Art & Design
References: times.hankooki
While a typical breakdance battle sees two ``b-boy'' crews go up against each other, on one stage in Seoul a group of breakdancers is being challenged by a rather unusual opponent _ ballerinas.
In ``The Ballerina Who Fell in Love With a B-boy,''a local nonverbal stage performance currently on an open run at SJ B-boys Theater in Seoul, dancers pit the latest urban moves against the most delicate of pirouettes in various face-off scenes.
In one scene, the members of Gorilla Crew and Brooklyn Monkeys are constantly in motion, whether in midair executing a complex series of somersaults or on the dance floor spinning or snaking across the stage. The exception, of course, is the execution of a ``freeze,'' referring to the act of bringing all movement to a halt, usually done in such positions as a headstand or upside down with the support of just one hand. (KOREA TIMES, KOREA)
In ``The Ballerina Who Fell in Love With a B-boy,''a local nonverbal stage performance currently on an open run at SJ B-boys Theater in Seoul, dancers pit the latest urban moves against the most delicate of pirouettes in various face-off scenes.
In one scene, the members of Gorilla Crew and Brooklyn Monkeys are constantly in motion, whether in midair executing a complex series of somersaults or on the dance floor spinning or snaking across the stage. The exception, of course, is the execution of a ``freeze,'' referring to the act of bringing all movement to a halt, usually done in such positions as a headstand or upside down with the support of just one hand. (KOREA TIMES, KOREA)
Trend Themes
1. Hip Hop-ballet Dance Fusion - The fusion of Hip Hop and Ballet in dance performances is a trend that creates fresh and innovative ways for the two genres to collaborate.
2. Cross-genre Performances - Performances that combine dance genres from seemingly different worlds are a trend that creates new and unique entertainment experiences.
3. Nonverbal Performance Art - The trend of nonverbal performance art is becoming increasingly popular as a way to create art through movement and emotion without language barriers.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The Entertainment industry has the potential to disrupt the status quo by creating more cross-collaborations between different genres of dance.
2. Art Industry - The Art industry can benefit from the trend of nonverbal performance art as it opens up new avenues for artists to express themselves through movement and emotion.
3. Education Industry - The Education industry can disrupt traditional dance curriculums by incorporating more cross-genre techniques in training programs, exposing students to a wider range of movement styles.
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