Today we have 10 Questions With… choreographer Bulareyaung Pagarlava…

1. How did you become involved in dance?

When I was 12, I saw a performance by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, though I didn’t know it was Cloud Gate until some years later. It was so inspiring that I made up my mind to become a dancer.

2. What are you currently doing in dance?

Mainly choreographing.

3. Can you explain your approach to choreography?

I don’t create work for the sake of creation. I am not a movement-oriented choreographer interested in analyzing physical moment.

All my choreography reflects my thoughts and emotion. Choreography is a medium of expression. It is my way of connecting to the world.

4. What role does the music play in your choreography?

In my work, music plays a vital role. It offers a room for imagination. In my earlier works, choreography began after I found my music. So the works were often built upon the structure of the music.

In recent years, new choreographic ideas come first, followed by the body moments, then I match them with music. When music comes into place, it’s like there’s a spark.

For the audience who does not enjoy my choreography, they can at least enjoy good music with their eyes closed.

5. Do you have other choreographers that you admire? If so, who and why? [Read more…]