Perhaps no other European dance artist has remained as influential and controversial as German choreographer Pina Bausch. A seminal figure in the performing arts, she is widely praised for her epic, bittersweet meditations on the human condition in productions that blend idiosyncratic movement, speech, song, brilliant visual images, and astonishing sets. In recent seasons, Bausch has left Germany to create a series of what might be called choreographic travelogues—works of genuine artistic substance that are deeply informed and inspired by the countries and regions where they are created. Now "the undisputed Queen of European dance theater" (The Times, London) returns to Berkeley with performances of the poetic Ten Chi, created in Japan in 2004. On a stage decorated with cherry blossoms and whale fins, the skilled dancers of Tanztheater Wuppertal explore with empathy and humor the sounds, sights, joys, and paradoxes of modern Japanese culture.

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The Goethe-Institut is Germany's cultural institution operational worldwide. It promotes the study of German abroad and encourages international cultural exchange and cooperation.

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	Program Notes Program notes are available online. [PDF]
	Press Read the Contra Costa Times article on Pina Bausch. "Bausch's productions are often arresting, provocative and utterly unforgettable," says the Contra Costa Times's Andrew Gilbert. Read the article in its entirety. Please note that accessing this article might require free registration and is time sensitive.
	Education/Community Events Films: Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal Sun, Nov 18, 5-6:30 pm, Wheeler Auditorium Two films, Dance Theater of Pina Bausch and Coffee with Pina complement the performances by the company of provocative, influential German choreographer Pina Bausch, doyenne of European dance theater. Presented in association with The Goethe Institut, San Francisco. (More information). Flyer (PDF)

Artists links: Official Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal site

Fri, Nov 16, 8pm
Sat, Nov 17, 8pm
Sun, Nov 18, 7pm

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Venue: Zellerbach Hall A

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