“This solo is about reaching out and trying. In many places and ways, but not being met or cared about, and the feelings and sensations that can arise when situations become too much. The solo is also about finding the strength within. That we are stronger than we think we are, because we are”.
The creation is based on personal experiences in 2020-22, though I think many can relate to similar situations. In this solo I captured some of the turmoil, and overwhelming situations and challenges I was in at this time. I explored emotions and mind states connected to it. Then I added some glimpses from my life, took some artistic choices and combined it all into a product.
EXPLORING EMOTIONS:
I found interest in exploring emotions and express it though physicallity. Trøstedans is the first time I had that focus. which I find interesting in itself. I also think some of the work I did for this solo, helped the process of Knute(r) where I take the explorations of emotions and communicaton further, by delivering it through different mediums: voice, own written text, song, music and movement.
“There where so many emotions in this solo, and they all came together in the end. I followed you on the journey and I think it is wonderful to see someone express emotions, the dancefield dont do that much anymore” – Kathryn Aristic Leader of dancecompany in Cananda at B12 viewing.
“I did not expect to see this here, it was refreshing in so many ways. Wonderful” – Audience, participant B12.
“I love watching you move, you inspire me as a mover” – Audience, Participant B12
1 min rehearsal video - June 22 Amsterdam.
PICTURE EXTRACTS FROM SOME VIEWINGS.
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THE MUSIC CHOICE:
The music is called Trøstesang ( Supportive song) by Gjermund Larsen Trio. A soothing and emotional strong, without any words. With that song as my backdrop, I created a Trøstedans ( supportive dance).
COMMUNICATION THROUGH ANOTHER BODY:
This is the first solo I have created on myself and performed, and then thaught it to someone else. A new way to communicate with the audience: my ideas, creation and movement language, intepretted and expressed through another dance artist.
VARIATION OF EXPRESSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY DANCE?:
After the viewing and the aftertalk in Berlin there came many thoughts of what dancers like, what we think we like and what “non-dancers like”, what dancers from other places than EU likes.. it was very interesting to experience so diverse respons. To see what is “inn” and that a creation dancing close to the music…. now feels “fresh in many ways” (one audience) and is an unexpected expression. I find that interesting.
LOCAL ARTISTIC WORK:
The solo is created in Verdal, by a dancer from Verdal, many of the situations in the solo happened here and the musician is from and living in the town too.
