The Paul Taylor Dance Company is revitalizing two of Paul Taylor's works from the 1960s, "Tablet" and "Churchyard," for a week-long performance at the Joyce. This revival entails a significant amount of research, with dancers spending two hours for each minute of choreography. This process not only helps in reconstructing the pieces but also offers a fresh experience for both the current dancers and the audience. The unique styles of both dances present a blend of nostalgic themes and novel interpretations, allowing for an exploration of contrasting natures and the evolution of dance.
"It took us two hours of research for every minute of dance," Michael Novak said. "But, eventually, we figured it out."
"Tablet" is a duet with a commedia-dell'arte feel. The dancers wear face paint and color-block unitards, designed by Ellsworth Kelly.
"Churchyard," a more complex piece, is one of Taylor's explorations of false piety and the violence and grotesquerie that lie beneath.
The current dancers work with those from a previous era; they get to perform Taylor works that, though old, feel new.
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