Mirror, Music & Saburo Teshigawara at Sadler's Wells

With a strobe lighting warning on the ticket, you can be forgiven in thinking that Saburo Teshigawara latest choreographed performance for Karas called Mirror and Music at Sadler's Wells, is not for the slight of heart. The screeching sounds coupled with the rhythmic pulsating light display was both hypnotic and hallucinogenic. The much anticipated solo performance by Teshigawara was met with gasps as his intricate movements and contorted motion gave the appearance of a body submerged in water.  After bombardment by strobe lights, and the clever usage of props and timing, your eyes were skillfully tricked in ways that only enhanced the overall experience of the performance. This was a complete piece with a central narrative and special attention given to the music which when not high pitch, was rich in classical overtones to compliment the aesthetics of the dance and the dancers' energetic but graceful movements. Described as a master, and cult figure in Japan, he is definitely one to watch out for in the coming months.