1928

MINIMALIST MOVEMENTS

The dance would be characterized by flowing movements and billowing fabric, inspired by textile materials. Explore the possibilities of the fabric, creating minimalist forms such as circles, triangles, and squares, echoing Breuer's emphasis on simplicity and functionality. Breuer's furniture designs, such as the Wassily Chair, could be incorporated as props or set pieces, with dancers interacting with them in creative ways. The furniture pieces, made from tubular steel and showcasing Breuer's innovative use of materials, could be integrated into the choreography, blurring the lines between dance and design. The choreography would be a fusion of expressive and fluid movements, Breuer's minimalist forms and innovative use of materials, and Gropius' dynamic lighting design. The dancers would move with precision and deliberate gestures, showcasing the interdisciplinary approach of the collaboration.

DIRECTOR - HANNES MEYER

Hannes Meyer succeeded Walter Gropius as director in 1928. Hannes Meyer's philosophy was that architecture was an organizational task without relationship to aesthetics. Meyer believed buildings should be low cost and designed for social needs, therefor affordability became a large focus within the Bauhaus. Meyer was eventually dismissed by Dessau politicians for his communist beliefs which began effecting students and the curriculum.