Philippine "Pina" Bausch (1940 to 2009) was a German dancer and choreographer who was a major contributor to the neo-expressionist dance tradition now known as Tanztheater. Her approach was noted for a stylized blend of dance movement, prominent sound design and elaborate stage sets, along with a practice of engaging the dancers she worked with in developing each piece; her work influenced modern dance from the 1970s forward. She founded the company Tanztheater Wuppertal, which performs internationally.
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Death PlaceWuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 1 Active From Year Connections
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Philippine "Pina" Bausch (27 July 1940 – 30 June 2009) was a German dancer and choreographer who was a significant contributor to a neo-expressionist dance tradition now known as Tanztheater.
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German dancer and choreographer
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June 30, 2009
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Solingen, Germany
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Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Bausch's approach was noted for a stylised blend of dance movement, prominent sound design, and involved stage sets, as well as for engaging the dancers under her to help in the development of a piece, and her work had an influence on modern dance from the 1970s forward.
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In 1968, she choreographed her first piece, Fragmente (Fragments), to music by Béla Bartók.
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