Mer-media
https://annkathringranhus.com/?projects=havfruenes-verden
My mermaidshow for kids is up and running! :)
ABOUT:
Mermaiding is a way of swimming. Also called dolphin kick, since it resembles the way dolphins swim and the use of a monofin like the dolphins up and down, vs fish that have their fluke vertical and swim from side to side.
In this way of swimming you dress up with a mermaid costume, often made by neopren that is the same as divers use, and we work on different ways of swimming and moving under water.
What I like about Mermaiding:
For me this acitivty combines creativity, movement, expression, aesthetics and socializing in a fun new way. As a dance-artist it also gets me to the swimming pool way more often than normal swimming ever did. Make it a good cross training for my job.
The merfolk community is also body positiveand inclusive place to be. People can express their personality and creativity in a new way, and I see it makes them calm and happy, which I really appreciate.
Mermaiding I find in general a great way to just relax and take a break from the world around you.
I started in January 2019 with a costume made tail, by the Norwegian tail maker:
Since then I have:
ARRANGED GATHERINGS :
Mermaid Weekend #2(Nov 23.) In my hometown Verdal. A weekend with grilling at Havfrua beach, watching a movie (The little Mermaid 2023), long swimming sessions and good talks.
Mermaid weekend #1(June 21) in my hometown Verdal. Maybe norways first offical gathering of this kind? Mermaids from different parts of the country gathered for a weekend full of swimming, inside and outside, socializing and networking.
HAVFRUENES VERDEN
https://annkathringranhus.com/?projects=havfruenes-verden
Made an interactive children performance! :D
OTHER
- Trøndelag Teater Commercial (june 22) Joined a commercial for a show at Trøndelag Teater "Havfruen":see some here: Music videos and commercials
Joined gatherings in Oslo, Norways capital, eks: https://youtu.be/T-0WYwjS6Ks - Done several photoshoots.
- Got several tails and learned about different monofins and fabrics.
- Interviews and articles with newspapers.
- Swimming in ocean, lakes, river and swimming pools as a mermaid.
- Working as a bading guard at Verdal Svimminghall from jan 2023
- Practicing skills, tricks and swimming methods.
- Working as an admin for Norway’s Merfolk group on Facebook. Norways Merpod | Facebook
If you live in Norway and feel interested in joining this creative world of esetique and movement, feel free to check out the group :)
Further on:
Through talking to people in the swimming halls, my Instagram Videos, interviews and the comment sections, I see there is a huge interest in this hobby and that many people of all ages would like to join.
As a dancer I think this hobby can be a lovely way for more people to get in touch with their creativity and learn how to move their bodies in fun, new ways.
I see opportunities to share my knowledge and facilitate both events with professional mermaids and classes for the enjoyment of both kids and adults.
Stay tuned on my Instagram Mermaid.Hrafna and AnnKathrin.Dance for the newest splashes!
