Shinka

See it if You enjoy nature documentaries. I know that sounds like a strange "see it if" but it's true! Enjoyed Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind.

Don't see it if You dislike dance pieces that are in some respects, open to interpretation by the audience.

Also Shinka is a beautiful microcosm of not just humanity, but of all life. That sounds rather ambitious, and well, it is. And it succeeds in its ambitious goals.

From post-apocalyptic wastelands, to the fields of battle, to the holiest of holy temples, to the beginning of humanity and even further back, it's quite a journey.

And on that journey you'll also discover some truly beautiful music. namely, Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight.

Shinka is alternately sacred and profane. Supremely hopeful and utterly nihilistic. Violent and comforting.

While the whole company is first rate Miles Butler is a revelation. Butler puts more of himself into this piece than is seemingly possible.

Dustin Maxwell stands out as well, with a sort of deeply unique physicality that is both oddly grotesque and also strangely beautiful.

I'm not particularly versed in dance but this was to date the most moving piece of dance I had the privilege of seeing live.... Read more Read less

See it if You love movement pieces esp butoh, beautiful physical storytelling, life and discovery and nature and spiritually. I thought it was divine

Don't see it if You don't like dance, movement, butoh. Physical storytelling without words.

See it if you want to watch an artist’s creation

Don't see it if I was glad I decided to watch it. Perhaps the ending could be rethought if there will be future productions

See it if you like to be entertained; if you like dance; athletic talented dancers! Environmental activism in dance. Speaks of the anthropocene age.

Don't see it if if you're not in the location where it is being performed. If you cannot afford the ticket.

Also I have to admit the singing bit @ the end detracted from the well choreographed & well staged piece. I actually would have given this performance a slightly higher score had that not been a part of it.... Read more Read less

See it if You love those style of dance or are interested in it.

Don't see it if You're not into trippy stuff.

Also There are a few "you've been there the whole time?" moments that added a lot to the production.... Read more Read less

See it if You love provocative direction and an intellectual challenge. Yokko and Rui Dun's direction was moving, risk taking and thought-provoking.

Don't see it if You only want entertainment for entertainment's sake.