MIV – “A series of shorter stories”
WRITTEN FEEDBACK:
«We really enjoyed ourselves. I liked how you managed to add some humoristic elements that felt natural “ – audience at DansiT
“It was so exiting to watch. Really nice pieces you have made!” – audience at KGB
“It was a very beautiful performance that resonates a lot with things I go and think about these days” – audience at DansiT
ABOUT:
Made in Værdaln consists of four contemporary dance creations that have been started, developed and/or performed in Verdal 21-23. Affected by a special time, and with inspiration from personal events in recent years, they all deal in their own way with interpersonal relationships, communication and how to navigate forward when life presents challenges. At the same time, the creations explore different directions and expressions within contemporary dance, and how they communicate with the audience.
In this performance, audience outside of Verdal gets some insight into my artistry, areas of interest and recent explorations last years. MiV is a varied dance experience, with elements of theater, song, acrobatics and dance on video (full version). All creations are new/or further developed from the previous dance productions in Verdal: 19-21 i bevegelse and Veikryss
THEMATICS:
In the contact improvisation duet E du me mæ? I explore how far can we humans get if we listen, see each other and work together? While in the dance theatre solos Knuter and Fire Away, you get to experience the more painful and vulnerable sides of people’s emotional register. Triggered by not being seen, ignored, rejected, ghosted ++. Trying to stretch in many directions, but getting little in return. The solos are looking for answers and where you stand with yourself to move forward when life gets challenging.
And if everything goes wrong, and the goals and dreams you have seem far away, you feel discouraged….we still have those small and good moments in everyday life that we can seek out and create ourselves to lift ourselves up. Shown through the duet The Joys of Everyday life (Hverdagsgleder )
PERFORMANCES:
1. KGB CC Vest: Oslo 19.des 23:
Fb event: https://fb.me/e/2uK4BqMrB :
Tech: The Dancers – sound and some light, Ingrid Sørensen – video and photo.
Content:
Trøstedans – By Ak, performed by Julie.
Knute(r) – By and with Ann Kathrin.
Hverdagsgleder – By and with Ann Kathrin and Eirin Rogdaberg Skimmeli.
E du me mæ? –By and with Ann Kathrin and Julie.
2. DansiT: Trondheim 14th of Jan 24.
The same creations as KGB, but with light design. Julie took over Eirins role in Hverdagsgleder.
FB event: https://fb.me/e/1J2K8YCjC
Tech: Lorents Ryan – sound and light, Rune Aasen – video and photo.
Event at DansiT: Made in Værdaln -Granhus og Dokken (NO) DansiT
Event in English:Made in Værdaln Granhus og Dokken (NO) DansiT
PICTURES FROM THE VIEWINGS:
DEVELOPMENT AS PERFORMERS
As much as MIV is a choreographic development it is also that as dancers/performers. In Trøstedans the dancer move in close collaboration with the music. Hverdagsleder and Knuter vary between acting, physical theater, singing, a lot of feelings and an different kind of atmospheres in contemporary dance. They also go through the fourth wall. E du me mæ? Researchers contact improvisation and partnering. A very varied evening to perform. If you want to develope yourself as a performer in Norway, you got ot create it yourself.
A REACTION TO THE WORKING FIELD
This show came together from several reasons. One of them is my experiences of high competition to show shorter creations in dance platforms in other parts of the country (Trøndelag does not have one yet). Often artists from that other area get chosen. Then we dance artists often have to create our own performance platforms as well as the creations. Like I did with my shows in Verdal.
FINDING INTEREST IN A MULTIBILL
The years after the pandemic (20-23) I had interest in developing several shorter creations. Due to I have several creating and dancing interest. Exploring different directions also kept me interested with my profession. From my previous shows in Verdal and KGB Oslo, I got feedback that the audience also likes this format. Something for everyone to like in a variated evening. The feedback fueled my interest for continuing this show format.