Eros

The famous Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune by impressionist composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was the starting point for the two-part dance piece Eros. In general, impressionist music visualizes certain atmospheres of a moment and this ambience, which also dominates Debussy‘s symphonic poetry, inspired the theme of the dance production Eros.

History has shaped several different definitions of the term “Eros“: In Greek mythology, Eros can be found in Dionysian scenes, often together with fauns. These stories often portray amorous plays ending in confusion or delusion. Philosopher Plato defines Eros as a creature in between human and god; Socrates similarly describes Eros as connecting link between the sensual and the spiritual, seeking for beauty, truth and the good. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) brings Eros in connection with something spiritual and joy of life.

With that in mind, to Dominique Dumais „is creativity the expression of joy of life which focuses on saying yes to life; wanting to create something meaningful. “Polish-Canadian choreographer Robert Glumbek looks into the, apparently subconscious, physical phenomenon of attraction. Even though Eros does not tell one coherent story, the different scenes all show facets of love, passion and the various aspects of human relationships.