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Samsara in Sanskrit is the cycle of life & death. Inspired by the historical events recounted in the 16th century Chinese epic Journey to the West based on the life of monk Xuanzang, Samsara is an unprecedented expression of cultural exchange through the language of dance, drawing upon the diverse disciplines of ballet, contemporary dance, Chinese folk dance & classical Indian Kathak. Xuanzang’s journey is considered a Samsara. It is thought 108 monks attempted this journey, was this the same Xunanzang? And with Journey to the West, if you keep going West on our planet, you will come back to the East. Two dancers play one Xuanzang; ego & alter- ego, conscious & sub-conscious, yin & yang.
60 minutes (no intermission)
5
March 5, 2020
Asia TOPA, Melbourne
Weekly fee $25,000 US for 6 performances plus expenses
