a dance performance by Lisa Bless in collab. with Anand Dhanakoti
EMBERS is a dance performance that physically explores various climate situations and the relation of body and earth. Inspired by both imaginary and real events, the performers navigate through toxic environments-searching for a purpose, searching for what is lost. By rediscovering sensitivity and empathy, they find a way to each other and to themselves.
Moving from separation to connection they learn to embrace their similarities and differences. On their journey, they tap into memories of places that no longer exist and their subconscious fears and dreams. They explore the connection to nature, their voices, and themselves as sentient beings while synthetic and organic realities blend together.
EMBERS is a continuation of the OXYGEN universe. Oxy-Gen is dance project that consists of several sci-fi inspired dance works that engages with climate situations.
It began with the film Oxy-Gen, a remote collaboration between me and the Indian dancer Pankaj Shag, and the hybrid solo performance Oxy-Gen I Z(8).
EMBERS is a continuation of the project and in collaboration with the in Hamburg based Indian Artist Anand Dhanakoti. In 2024 we will premiere the full evening EMBERS | today is yesterday and tomorrow in another place
CREDITS
Lisa Bless – Artistic Direction, Creation, Performer Anand Dhanakoti – Collaborator, Performer
Peter Hinz – Music
Vojtěch Brtnický – Light Design & Photography
Pankaj Sihag – Collaborator
Project Management/ Support: Mel Brinkmann, Maíra Wiener
The Oxy-gen | Embers (AT) research series (2023/24) is supported by LaFT BW; KulturLab – Stadt HD; Theaterfestival Schwindelfrei MA; ProFitArt – Prague (CZ); Choreographic Center CC-HD; Theater Felina-Areal MA; INTER-ACTIONS/ STUDIO-ACTIONS HD;
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