Entre abstração e figuração: uma reflexão sobre as danças de Cunningham e Pina Bausch

Abstract

The objective of this research paper is to reflect upon the Merce Cunningham and Pina Bausch dance styles through an initial bibliographic study, focusing on the distinctions and crossings between abstraction and figuration. We can notice that the reflections about the differentiations and the encounters that happen between what could be perceived as an abstract dance and/or a figurative dance still are in the initial stage, but have a great value for understanding the existing possibilities of comprehension and elaboration of one´s own corporeality in composing a choreography. In this sense, through an initial bibliographic study, and paying special attention to the constructions of the body and movement, we will write reflections about the paths traced in the thresholds between abstract dance and figurative dance in both choreographers.