Pina Bausch Quotes

Pina Bausch — German Dancer born on July 27, 1940, died on June 30, 2009

Philippina "Pina" Bausch was a German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director. With her unique style, a blend of movement, sound, and prominent stage sets, and with her elaborate collaboration with performers during the development of a piece, she became a leading influence in the field of modern dance from the 1970s on. She created the company Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch which performs internationally... (wikipedia)

I want to feel something, as a person. I don't want to be bored.

When I first began choreographing, I never thought of it as choreography but as expressing feelings. Though every piece is different, they are all trying to get at certain things that are difficult to put into words. In the work, everything belongs to everything else - the music, the set, the movement and whatever is said.

I'm not interested in how people move, but what moves them.

Everything must come from the heart, must be lived.

Pina Bausch Quotes

Pina Bausch Quotes

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