By / MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported

Originating from the U.S. and acclaimed by The New York Times as the most creative contemporary dance troupe, the "Pilobolus Dance Theatre" is like real-life Transformers. Through boundless bodily transformations, they go beyond the limits of imagination to create all sorts of incredible visuals — one second transforming into a girl with a dog’s head, the next forming the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building with human bodies. These stunning performances have not only earned them the honor of performing at the 79th Academy Awards but also numerous accolades in the fields of art and dance. They’ve also received rave reviews on shows like Oprah and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

This production tells the absurd journey of a girl on the verge of adulthood and her magical world, blending elements of shadow play, dance, and acrobatics. It uses human bodies to transform into scenes within the story, projecting fluid and playful images through light and shadow. It pioneers a new form of performing arts and will take Taiwanese audiences into a surreal world where reality and fantasy intertwine.

For the encore performance of "Shadowland" during its city tour, the Pilobolus Dance Theatre always incorporates local culture and music. Classic scenes such as Broadway in New York and Big Ben in London have been featured. This time in Taiwan, they will naturally design segments representing Taiwan’s cultural spirit, such as dragon boats, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and bubble tea... The organizers revealed that among the Taiwanese songs sent to Pilobolus, the group particularly loved the song "Enter the Formation," which is why it was selected as the encore piece for the Taipei performance. To catch this rare show, be sure to grab tickets for the six performances from May 20 to 24. Tickets can be purchased via the National Theater & Concert Hall website.

 

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