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Fractus V is a compelling dance work choreographed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, originally created as Fractus for Tanztheater Wuppertal's 40th anniversary and later expanded into Fractus V. The piece features five male dancers whose movements explore themes of information, manipulation, and skepticism, drawing inspiration from the ideas of Noam Chomsky. Live music accompanies the performance, with a diverse lineup of musicians including Shogo Yoshii, Woojae Park, Kaspy N'Dia, and Soumik Datta. Since its inception, Fractus V has toured extensively across Europe and North America, earning acclaim at venues and festivals such as Sadler's Wells in London and Kampnagel in Hamburg, with notable premieres and appearances in Ottawa and the Wexner Center in Columbus in 2016. The production remains a landmark in contemporary dance, known for its precise physicality, inventive collaboration, and thought-provoking themes.