Perfection

If I could be anyone in the whole world I think I might choose to be Jiří Kylián.

Because then I could die happy knowing I had made this:

And this:

http://youtu.be/AmDX_zLusds

Jiří Kylián is a Czech contemporary dance choreographer whose work is to me really is perfection – the innovative and yet classical movement, the music, the playfulness and skill come together to form a seamless, incredibly touching whole.

So if you are a fan of dance, music, any form of visual art and even if you’re not watch the links and see for yourself. The first is a marvellous duo, a pas de deux, from Petit Mort which is one of his most famous pieces.

The second video is an entire piece called Bella Figura – the music for example in this one blew me away completely. While additional elements and tricks often annoy me in contemporary dance performances here everything seems to fit and serve a purpose that is impossible to put into words but feels absolutely crystal clear when watching the show. This was also featured in Helsinki last spring. Did you see it? What did you think?

Enjoy the links. I would also love to hear your thoughts on them.

Pictures from google search results for ’Jiri Kylian’.