Perception and Aesthetics of Pina Bausch's Choreographic Work "Café Müller"

The relevance of this research is justified by the need to understand the creative process and work of a figure in the world of contemporary dance and art in general, Pina Bausch. This content revolves around an artist who dialogues with everyday themes, as well as the valorization of the human being within her creative proposals. The dance presented by Pina Bausch refers to what is known as dance theater, bringing the particular and subjective universe of each performer to her pieces. Her process seeks physical, verbal, and gestural responses, bringing emotion, sensation, and human feeling to the surface. Her works treat her creative process with rigor, causing viewers to surrender to what is presented to them. The way she achieves this through the movements of each performer is very impactful, as it is possible to observe a narrative of their individual experiences. Her works were influenced by art movements such as Dadaism, and she used visual art instruments for her artistic productions. As pointed out by dance scholars, Pina Bausch brought new meaning to personal and contemporary terms, in a mixture of humor and drama, sadness and an explosion of feeling.