For Sharon Eyal, there's no substitute for raw emotion. The Israeli choreographer's works tap into the visceral experience of dance clubs, catwalks, and the primal urge to move as one with others. Her collaborators describe a process that's both intuitive and disciplined, with timing and precision playing a crucial role in crafting each movement.
At the heart of Eyal's choreography is music - dark, minimal beats that stir something deep within her. Born in Jerusalem in 1971, Eyal began dancing at four and has been creating her own movement ever since. The result is work that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
"I'm more me when I'm dancing and creating," she says simply, without any explanation. For Eyal, the dance itself is a source of truth, a way to express herself and connect with others on a fundamental level. She's always been drawn to the darker corners of human emotion - struggle, fragility, and challenge.
In her works, including the recent pieces Into the Hairy and Delay the Sadness, Eyal seeks to harness this emotional power. Her dancers are encouraged to delve into their own darkness, to feel the weight of loneliness amidst a sea of bodies in unison. It's a paradoxical idea - but one that resonates deeply with Eyal.
"I want to see the struggle," she says. "I like to see the fragility, I love to see the challenge." Her goal is not just to entertain, but to create a sense of connection and shared humanity among her audience.
As an artist, Eyal is refreshingly unapologetic about her process. She's willing to take risks and explore new territories, always seeking to push herself and her collaborators to new heights. Whether on stage or in the studio, she's driven by a fierce passion for movement and expression.
Despite her intense focus on dance, Eyal remains enigmatic and hard to pin down. "I'm intuitive," she says, when asked about her creative process. "That's why it's very hard for me to describe." For now, at least, that's just part of the mystique surrounding this talented choreographer.
One thing is certain: Sharon Eyal's work will continue to captivate audiences with its raw emotion and primal power. Whether she's working in the studio or on stage, her commitment to dance as a fundamental expression of human experience remains unwavering.
At the heart of Eyal's choreography is music - dark, minimal beats that stir something deep within her. Born in Jerusalem in 1971, Eyal began dancing at four and has been creating her own movement ever since. The result is work that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
"I'm more me when I'm dancing and creating," she says simply, without any explanation. For Eyal, the dance itself is a source of truth, a way to express herself and connect with others on a fundamental level. She's always been drawn to the darker corners of human emotion - struggle, fragility, and challenge.
In her works, including the recent pieces Into the Hairy and Delay the Sadness, Eyal seeks to harness this emotional power. Her dancers are encouraged to delve into their own darkness, to feel the weight of loneliness amidst a sea of bodies in unison. It's a paradoxical idea - but one that resonates deeply with Eyal.
"I want to see the struggle," she says. "I like to see the fragility, I love to see the challenge." Her goal is not just to entertain, but to create a sense of connection and shared humanity among her audience.
As an artist, Eyal is refreshingly unapologetic about her process. She's willing to take risks and explore new territories, always seeking to push herself and her collaborators to new heights. Whether on stage or in the studio, she's driven by a fierce passion for movement and expression.
Despite her intense focus on dance, Eyal remains enigmatic and hard to pin down. "I'm intuitive," she says, when asked about her creative process. "That's why it's very hard for me to describe." For now, at least, that's just part of the mystique surrounding this talented choreographer.
One thing is certain: Sharon Eyal's work will continue to captivate audiences with its raw emotion and primal power. Whether she's working in the studio or on stage, her commitment to dance as a fundamental expression of human experience remains unwavering.
I'm totally obsessed with this choreographer Sharon Eyal! Her dances are like a punch to the feels 
. She's got this crazy intensity where she taps into the darkest corners of humanity and brings that energy to life on stage 
. And can we talk about how raw emotion is her middle name? 
I love how she encourages her dancers to tap into their own vulnerability, it's like a dance party for your emotions 
. Her process might be super intuitive, but the results are always FIRE 
!
The way she captures that raw emotion and primal urge to move is just mesmerizing 
And I love how unapologetic she is about her process, it's like she's not afraid to get real and raw with her art 
like, we should all be more like sharon eyal right? 
I think what I love most about Sharon Eyal's choreography is how it taps into that deep, raw emotion we all have inside us. You know, that feeling when you're dancing and the music just speaks to you on a different level? 
I got a vibe from this Sharon Eyal chick and it's not just about the dancing 
... She's trying to tap into our collective dark side 
, like she's saying we all got some kind of inner struggle or pain that's just waiting to be unleashed. And what's with all the 'I want to see the struggle' thing? Sounds like she's trying to create this whole emotional contagion effect 
... It's like she's trying to make us all feel our emotions together, like we're all connected on some primal level. Some people might say it's just dance, but I think there's more to it than that 
...
I mean, who doesn't love watching people contort their bodies into weird shapes while music blares? It's not like it's just a bunch of flailing limbs or anything... 
The fact that Sharon Eyal gets to make a living doing this is just wild. Like, what even is her process? 
At least she's keeping the art world weird, right? 
. Her music choices are insane, it's like she knows exactly what buttons to press to get the audience going 
. But what really draws me in is how raw and honest her choreography is - it's like she's tapping into this collective pain and letting us all feel it together 
. And what I love about her process is that she's not afraid to get raw and emotional on stage, it's like she's sharing this vulnerable side of herself with us 
.
I feel like Sharon Eyal's dance style is like a dark energy that just pulls you in 
. I love how her dancers are encouraged to tap into their own struggles and emotions - it's like they're creating this collective, primal scream 
. What I find really interesting is how her work can be both deeply personal and universally relatable - it's like she's speaking to your own experiences, even if you don't know her story 
. Anyway, can we just say Eyal is a genius? 
. And I love how she encourages her dancers to tap into their own darkness - it's not always easy to face those feelings head-on, but I think that's where the real growth happens 