BLACK SIDE
BLACK SIDE is visceral and vulnerable – We see the body sweat and breath heavily and sing and fall and lose control. The visual and sonic information we receive also challenges us, our fear of over-sensory overload, our wonder at the transformation and manipulation of space. A brave experiment, a journey into a Nordic landscape and mythology asking the question: How does light influence us in a mental and physical way in the Nordic Countries?
BLACK SIDE has been created in three Nordic locations: Tromsø Norway, Aarhus Denmark and Turku Finland. Three artists have been researching on how they each – in body and mind – perceive the effect of seasonal change and the different conditions of light. Through rehearsal sessions spanning over 12 months the artists collaborated with the local communities in trying to find site-specific markers – stories and phenomena. Inspired by local stories of depression, joy and giant mirrors reflecting the sun, mountain climbing, and film and sound recording, combined with extensive experiments with light in different conditions BLACK SIDE was created.
Concept and choreographer: Taneli Törmä (FIN/DK)
Video artist: Constantin Georgescu (ROM/DE)
Sound artist: Soren Lyngso Knudsen (DK)
Mentor: Eleni PIerides (FIN)
Duration: 60min
Supported by: Nordic Culture Fund, The Danish Arts Foundation – International activities, Åbne Scene – Godsbanen, Barker Teatteri, Odense Kommunen.
REVIEWS
”The image of a man in this dance performance is grim, sensitive and impressive.”
Turun Sanomat
”The sun's gaze translated into dance”
Fyen Stiftende
”Nordic poetry unfolds in candlelight installation. I dream of a boat in stormy weather, where the captain is scouting for lighthouse lights that can guide us safely into port.”
Ungt Teater blod
PERFORMANCES
Barker Theatre, Turku Finland
18 - 23th of September 2015 (PREMIER)
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DanseHallerne, Copenhagen Denmark
12-14th of November 2015
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Teater Momentum / Den Fynske Opera, Odense Denmark
5-7th of December 2015
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Godsbanen / Åbne Scene, Aarhus Denmark
14-16th of January 2016
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Det Frie Felt Festival / CPH Stage festival, Copenhagen Denmark
8th of June 2016
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