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TED Theme: Spectacular Performance

There's a lot of talk at TED -- but we humans have many other ways to communicate ideas, passion, community, energy. This collection of extraordinary dancers, actors, musicians, magicians and storytellers bring both sides of the brain to life, with a TED twist. Sit back, ...

There's a lot of talk at TED -- but we humans have many other ways to communicate ideas, passion, community, energy. This collection of extraordinary dancers, actors, musicians, magicians and storytellers bring both sides of the brain to life, with a TED twist. Sit back, and enjoy the show, from artists such as Stew, Pilobolus, Vusi Mahlasela, and Kenichi Ebina.

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    John Bohannon: Dance vs. powerpoint, a modest proposal

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    Nov 30, 2011 Read more
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    Robin Ince: Science versus wonder?

    Does science ruin the magic of life? In this grumpy ...

    Does science ruin the magic of life? In this grumpy but charming monologue, Robin Ince makes the argument against. The more we learn about the astonishing behavior of the universe -- the more we stand in awe.

    Nov 18, 2011 Read more
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    Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity

    Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy ...

    Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious, and unexpected public scenes: Seventy synchronized dancers in storefront windows, "ghostbusters" running through the New York Public Library, and the annual no-pants subway ride. In his talk, he shows how his group, Improv Everywhere, uses these scenes to bring people together. (Filmed at TEDxBloomington.)

    Nov 11, 2011 Read more
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    Marco Tempest: Augmented reality, techno-magic

    Using sleight-of-hand techniques and charming storytelling, illusionist Marco Tempest brings ...

    Using sleight-of-hand techniques and charming storytelling, illusionist Marco Tempest brings a jaunty stick figure to life onstage at TEDGlobal.

    Nov 4, 2011 Read more
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    Charles Hazlewood: Trusting the ensemble

    Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in ...

    Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in musical leadership -- then shows how it works, as he conducts the Scottish Ensemble onstage. He also shares clips from two musical projects: the opera "U-Carmen eKhayelitsha" and the ParaOrchestra.

    Oct 7, 2011 Read more
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    Marco Tempest: The magic of truth and lies (and iPods)

    Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a ...

    Using three iPods like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.

    Aug 12, 2011 Read more
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    Maya Beiser: A cello with many voices

    Cellist Maya Beiser plays a gorgeous eight-part modern etude with ...

    Cellist Maya Beiser plays a gorgeous eight-part modern etude with seven copies of herself, and segues into a meditative music/video hybrid -- using tech to create endless possibilities for transformative sound. Music is Steve Reich's "Cello Counterpoint," with video from Bill Morrison, then David Lang's "World to Come," with video by Irit Batsry.

    Jun 17, 2011 Read more
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    Claron McFadden: Singing the primal mystery

    "The human voice: mysterious, spontaneous, primal." With these words, soprano ...

    "The human voice: mysterious, spontaneous, primal." With these words, soprano Claron McFadden invites us to explore the mysteries of breathing and singing, as she performs the challenging "Aria," by John Cage. (Filmed at TEDxAmsterdam.)

    Mar 25, 2011 Read more
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    Sarah Kay: If I should have a daughter ...

    "If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's ...

    "If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her metamorphosis -- from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York's Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the power of self-expression through Project V.O.I.C.E. -- and gives two breathtaking performances of "B" and "Hiroshima."

    Mar 18, 2011 Read more
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    Geert Chatrou: A whistleblower you haven't heard

    In this engaging talk, world champion whistler Geert Chatrou performs ...

    In this engaging talk, world champion whistler Geert Chatrou performs the whimsical "Eleonora" by A. Honhoff, and his own "Fête de la Belle." In a fascinating interlude, he talks about what brought him to the craft. (Filmed at TEDxRotterdam .)

    Feb 11, 2011 Read more
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