“Characterization must begin at home, in the body. Some of us are not at home in our bodies. We must discover what that means. Therefore the main emphasis of my work is physical self discovery.”
– Carlo Mazzone-Clementi
Founder, Dell’Arte International
Category: Quotes
Hijikata: “A pre-made dance…”
“I’m convinced that a pre-made dance…is of no interest. The dance should be caressed and fondled; here I’m not talking about a humorous dance but rather an absurd dance…it is a mirror which thaws fear.”
-Tatsumi Hijikata
Hijikata: "A pre-made dance…"
“I’m convinced that a pre-made dance…is of no interest. The dance should be caressed and fondled; here I’m not talking about a humorous dance but rather an absurd dance…it is a mirror which thaws fear.”
-Tatsumi Hijikata