• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.174-185
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to research the experimental dance drama of the world-class choreographer Pina Bausch who, in the latter half of the twentieth century, broke the boundaries of genres with radical experimentation and overcame the limits of expressionism dance tradition, creating her exclusive dance drama. Pina Bausch was born in Germany and naturally inherited the expressionist dance tradition, but did not stay there and introduced the post-Brecht drama theater through radical experimentation. Her bold attempts have overcome the limitations of the expressionist tradition and have revolutionized the genre of dance and have played a role in expanding dance arts while pioneering her own dance language.

• Trans-
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• v.15
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• pp.105-140
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• 2023

This study aims to investigate the interrelationship between German expressionist dance and grotesque art, with a specific focus on the analysis of Pina Bausch's renowned work, <Café Müller>. German expressionist dance emerged as a response to the social instability and economic downturn that followed World War I, leading to the introduction of expressionism and grotesque aesthetics. The incorporation of grotesque expression in dance plays a critical role in boldly portraying the destruction of the human condition and its underlying causes, thereby offering insights into social contradictions and the erosion of human nature. This research thoroughly explores the intricate connection between German expressionist dance and grotesque expression, providing a comprehensive analysis of Pina Bausch's <Café Müller> to reassess the profound meaning and significance of expressionist dance. Additionally, this study delves into the inherent grotesque tendencies embedded within the work, surpassing conventional notions of visual beauty and ugliness, and strives to reinterpret the essence of grotesque expression through the nuanced movements of the dancers and the integration of auditory elements within the performance.