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A Study on Hofesh Shechter's Choreographic Style Based on Brecht's Alienation Theory

브레히트의 소외이론을 중심으로 분석한 호페쉬 쉑터의 안무스타일 연구 「Double Murder」(이중 살인) 작품을 중심으로

Zhang Xuanhao, Chung EunJu 장훤호, 정은주

DOI:https://doi.org/10.26861/sddh.2024.75.157

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.75 pp.157-172

Abstract
A Study on Hofesh Shechter's Choreographic Style Based on Brecht's Alienation Theory ×


This study examines the life and artistic work of Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, focusing on the choreographic style evident in his 2021 premiere, Double Murder. Based on the author’s in-person viewing of the performance at the Shanghai International Dance Center on June 14, 2024, this research integrates a comprehensive review of domestic and international studies, media reports, critiques, and online resources on the choreographer’s work. Employing Brecht's theory of alienation as a conceptual framework, the study analyzes the choreographic structures, movement patterns, and musical elements of Double Murder. The findings reveal that Shechter’s style is deeply influenced by Israeli traditional dance, Hora, and his military experience, emphasizing collective consciousness and power dynamics. Through the alienation effect, Shechter encourages the audience to maintain a critical distance, fostering reflection on oppressive structures and individual compliance. Furthermore, the integration of electronic music, mechanical movements, and dramatic lighting creates audiovisual dissonance, compelling viewers to confront solitude and vulnerability within tension and conflict. This distinct style disrupts emotional immersion, urging audiences to engage critically with the cyclicality of violence and emotional desensitization. Such a recognizable approach ultimately highlights Shechter’s originality and the profound depth of his choreographic vision.


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