The flesh of the world
The work of the feet is of primary importance; the foot connects us to the earth, bringing our flesh into sensuous relation with the world. Dance, drama, ritual all begin with this step.
The god in the body
Many of the traditional theatrical and dance forms of Asia have their origins in mediumistic and exorcism rituals, in which there is a clear affinity between the medium, shaman or magician and the puppet: both are intercessors between the human and spirit worlds…