Bárbara Sánchez-Kane and the Young Boy Dancing Group presented a captivating performance at Dover Street Market Paris as part of a collaborative project that took place in September 2024. Directed by Peter Kaaden, the performance unfolded as a visceral exploration of the human form, desire, and ritual, merging art, dance, and sculptural elements. The minimalist altar-like setting transformed the space into a stage for provocative movement and conceptual storytelling.
Sánchez-Kane’s commanding sculpture served as both the centerpiece and the platform for the performance, inviting questions about the limits of the body and the unknown voids it conceals. The Young Boy Dancing Group, a collective known for their defiance of contemporary dance conventions, delivered a choreography that embraced dissonance, mutation, and sensuality. Dancers connected themselves with retractable belts, creating labyrinthine silhouettes and disjointed anatomies that evoked both tension and liberation.
Kaaden’s video captures the raw intimacy of this performance, immersing viewers in the dynamic interplay between the performers, the audience, and the space. The production team includes Julian K. Brinkmann as producer, Aleph Molinari as executive producer, and Mario Kim as director of photography, alongside an extensive post-production team. Music by Darío AFB added a pulsating rhythm to the visuals, enhancing the transformative energy of the performance.
Supported by Aeromexico and Tequila Casa Dragones, the event stood as a testament to the fusion of fashion, art, and dance, reflecting a uniquely baroque yet modern worldview. This collaboration not only challenged conventional norms but also celebrated the beauty found in chaos and the creative power of destruction.
A film by PETER KAADEN
