Pina Bausch

Biography

Philippine "Pina" Bausch (27 July 1940 – 30 June 2009) was a German dancer and choreographer who was a significant contributor to a neo-expressionist dance tradition now known as Tanztheater. Bausch's approach was noted for a stylized blend of dance movement, prominent sound design, and involved stage sets, as well as for engaging the dancers under her to help in the development of a piece, and her work had an influence on modern dance from the 1970s forward. Her work, regarded as a continuation of the European and American expressionist movements, incorporated many expressly dramatic elements and often explored themes connected to trauma, particularly trauma arising out of relationships. She created the company Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, which performs internationally. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pina Bausch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Most Known For

Bambi

as Self

Café Müller

as Self

Dancing Dreams

Pina Bausch

Talk to Her

as Bailarine

Pina

as Self (archive footage)

And the Ship Sails On

as Principessa Lherimia

Dress Rehearsal

One Day Pina Asked...

as Self

Pina Bausch a Roma

as Self (archive footage)

What Are Pina Bausch and Her Dancers Doing in Wuppertal?

as Herself

Lissabon Wuppertal Lisboa