May 5
6pm
DANY Studios - 305 W. 38th St
From Athlete to Artist: The Multimedia Experiments of Pierre Rigal
Originally an athlete and videographer with degrees in math and economics, Pierre Rigal transitioned into dance when he was 23 and started choreographing a dozen years ago. His 2011 Micro, a U.S. premiere that’s been called a “musical spectacle,” infuses the poetry of theater dance with the energy of a “pre-post-rock” concert; the dancers interfere with the musicians. Rigal, a former hurdler, will lead the Moon Pallas band. Elizabeth Zimmer presents a video illustrated discussion of his journey from the track to the theater. Find out more here