Magazine

Magazine

FEATURE: CRITICISM

tanzconnexions explores the relevance, purpose, and background of criticism in a series of texts that highlight just how fruitful critique can be when it engages with the diverse cultural, political, and media contexts of contemporary dance. More ...

REPORT

[Cambodia] The Sitas of Today
Impressions from the 2nd Choreographers Exchange in Phnom Penh
By Vanini Belarmino

In December 2011, the Goethe-Institut’s Asia-Pacific Office hosted the 2nd Choreographers Exchange in Phnom Penh together with the Khmer Arts Ensemble as part of the Tanzconnexions initiative. More ...

ESSAYS

[Indonesia] Artistic Body Expression In Indonesian Society
By Renee Sariwulan

Few theories of the body have been formulated in Indonesia to date, and theoretical writings on the body are generally embedded within texts concerned with health, social, political, economic (industrial) and gender specific issues. I am yet to encounter a text which considers the body from an artistic perspective. More ...

INTERVIEWS

[Vietnam] From technical ambition to artistic vision:
Two perspectives on hip hop in Vietnam
Interview with Thanh and Niels “Storm” Robitzky

Hip hop is taking the streets by storm in Vietnam. Across the country, young people are gathering in public squares to share and master new techniques. Born in 1974, Lion T. of renowned dance group Big Toe was among the first generation of Vietnamese b-boys. But it wasn’t until he met German breaking pioneer Niels "Storm" Robitzky that he learnt more about the historical roots of the b-boy tradition. Tanzconnexions spoke with them about their personal experiences and the role of hip hop in contemporary Vietnam. More ...

OBSERVATIONS

[Cambodia] Para-Human realities
Eko Supriyanto choreographs his new work with Cambodian dancers
By Brigit Krans

The para-human phenomenon is the vehicle with which Eko Supriyanto’s new choreography drives home social issues and highlights particular incidents that have recently occurred in his native Indonesia, but which are not exclusive to his home country. More ...