Frenák and his dancers brought Mennono, a piece inspired by the Japanese butoh, to Brussels.
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The Hungarian Cultural Institute in Brussels' Seul sur scene series aims to introduce the best of Hungarian dance and dancers to Brussels audiences and local professionals. In addition to the Frenák performance, it will include two shows by the Double Mirror Company, one of which, Sir John, will be for children; a solo piece by Andrea Bárdos entitled A Woman; and two other performances still in preparation.
Frenák founded his Compagnie Pál Frenák in Paris in 1989. He expanded the company a decade later by recruiting several young Hungarian dancers. The new members, carefully selected by Frenák, inspired each other, and during workshops they moved beyond classical and modern dance methods, developing their own unique style and dance language. Important elements of the company's style are its combination of mimic, sign language and body movements, as well as the inclusion of other performing arts in their shows, including circus, theatre, fashion shows and contemporary music.
The Gyula Harangozó award-winning Frenák will bring his troupe to France for a performance at the Hungarian Institute in Paris, as part of its Café de la dans series, on February 7.
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