PINIATA Dance Performance

Piniata
Near-field collapsing dance
A moving encounter, calling for removing emotional shields and being able to fall
The piece is asking for closer interaction as humans, showing vulnerability as a source of strength.
Asking to take responsibility, train our bodies and spiritual spectrum back home, our absolute selves.
Dancers: Michal Ben Lior Keren Eli
Anne Hirsch
Music: Yehezkel Raz Dan Mayo
The piece is inspired by the book “Lost We Were” by Dr. Ellie Henkind Katz (2007)
The book tells the stories of 10 victims of addiction, and explores the fine line between being in control and surrendering.
Choreographer and teacher Michal Ben Lior (1983)
is merging fundamental modern dance technics and intuitive movement, Inspired by Flamenco Hip Hop and Jazz essential improvisation.
“Body movement, a reaction to physical and emotional state is fascinating me,
I am looking for a world of rhythms emerging from human drama, theatrical situations and a constant inner dialog with my personal life”