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“Airs,” choreographed by Paul Taylor, depicts a group of dancers meticulously and emotionally responding to the sudden, unsettling arrival of a single, formally dressed man in a stark, industrial setting, exploring themes of social awkwardness and unexpected disruption.
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What music does Paul Taylor use in Airs?
Airs is set to orchestral and keyboard music by George Frideric Handel. Taylor used the Baroque score to support unusually lyrical, expansive movement rather than the unsettling industrial scenario sometimes attributed to the work.
When did Paul Taylor create Airs?
Airs was first performed on May 30, 1978, and is Paul Taylor's Opus 68. It later entered the repertory of companies including American Ballet Theatre.
Does Airs tell a specific story?
No. Airs is generally treated as an abstract ensemble dance built around shifting solos, duets, and group passages rather than named characters or a fixed plot.
Who designed the original Airs production?
Gene Moore designed the costumes, while Jennifer Tipton created the lighting. Their restrained designs complement Taylor's formal response to Handel.
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