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“La Source,” choreographed by Jiří Kylián in 1997, depicts a primal, almost ritualistic dance of humanity’s connection to nature and the earth through stark movement and a minimalist set design featuring volcanic rock formations.
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Who choreographed La Source?
La Source was choreographed by Jiří Kylián in 1997. It is a contemporary ballet centered on humanity’s primal relationship with nature and the earth.
What is La Source about?
The ballet presents a ritual-like exploration of human beings and the natural world. Its stark movement language suggests an early, almost elemental connection between people, land, and volcanic forces.
What does the set design look like in La Source?
The work uses a minimalist set featuring volcanic rock formations. The limited setting keeps attention on the dancers’ bodies, weight, and relationship to the earth-like stage environment.
Is La Source based on a literary story?
The catalog description presents La Source as an abstract, primal dance work rather than a ballet adapted from a named novel or fairy tale. Its structure is built around ritual movement, nature imagery, and the idea of humanity emerging from the earth.
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