"알렉산더 에크만(Alexander Ekman)의 무용 작품에 나타난 연극적 특성연구 : 작품 「play」를 중심으로"

Abstract

Starting With the creation and emergence of TanzTheater, a new dance style relying heavily on expressiveness, by Pina Baush, the representative dancer of neo-expressionism, the fusion between dance and theater gained popularity and the boundary between both art forms became more ambiguous. The purpose of this study is to explore the theatricality of the dance performance art work "play" by Sweden choreographer Alexander Ekman. Born in 1984, Alexandre Ekman has choreographed about 50 dance works as a freelancing choreographer for world-famous dance companies, such as the Nederlands Dans Theater, Paris Opera Ballet, and The Royal Swedish Ballet. Additionally, he has won several awards for his works. His creative style is known for its theatricality, notably its humorous and bold expressiveness, as well as for Ekman’s excellent imagination and creativity, which have influenced modern dance styles around the world. In this study, I will focus on "Play", a work Ekman created for the Paris Opera Ballet in 2017. This dance performance art work recalls the memories of childhood and emphasises the importance of games in life. It challenges the word definition by applying it to adulthood and the chase of the meaning of life and happiness. Ekman was not only involved in the creative process of the choreography but he also designed the set and costume for his piece. Ekman has an affinity for his narrative, giving the audience a unique visual experience. This is one of the reasons why "Play" is still continuing to gain attention and popularity. In this study, the dramatic effects of this work (movement, props, music, stage effects, costumes) are discussed in detail.