the "astroids" are short pieces created by three choreographers and their workshop participants each over a period of 12 days and then presented to an interested audience.
choreographers:
victor rottier
christina mertzani
akira yoshida
language: english
duration: 90 min.
photo: christina mertzani / by seray dalmis
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distant smile - victor rottier
this project is dedicated to the subject of recognition. it will be a collaborative set-up in which we will share and apply tools to support the creative process. our time should cover all aspects of a creation, therefore space will be given for exploration and the development of ideas. i see great value in that which each person brings to the process and want those qualities to flourish within the work. my physical approach will include aspects of my workshops, focussing on continuation of movement, attack and the distribution of energy throughout. these principles will set a foundation for a physical and theatrical approach and will be applied when working on duets, solos, or text. this desire for recognition is rooted in our need for social acceptance and validation, and it manifests itself in a variety of ways, differently for each individual. during the process, we will look at the lengths to which we go to be seen for the person that we are, whilst focussing on individuality within a group.
apotypoma b12 - christina mertzani
explore the fire within you. apotypoma b12 is inspired by the topic of diversity. christina wants to create a dance theatre performance that will negotiate the conceptual dimensions of acceptance, integration and, consequently, respect for diversity. behind christina’s approach lies a constant of self-questioning about how the body can keep experiences and how this is influencing the body in how we stand, how we dance and how we present ourselves. she find it an opportunity to revisit history and emotions, bringing to light aspects of ourselves and history that seem to be relevant today. each artist can bring his/her/their experiences from different countries with different cultural/ social backgrounds and histories which will enrich this project. this work will be performed by dancers/ performers who dare to be different. in the project we will present the results of our artistic research as a group, as well as individuals, on the reflection of what diversity is, what similarity is from the prism of what is socially acceptable, in relation to colour, origin, sexual orientation, religion, political views or social perceptions, and much more. we will draw material from personal experiences and stories of other people we have come across. this exciting project will thrill and inspire you, as well as support, expand and refine our craft.
what should we do? - akira yoshida
the performance project will be divided into different sections. there will be a part in which we will research and create based on some of the physicalities that i have been researching since i started dancing. this physical section will evolve into finding a context and editing the material, so that it speaks inside of the frame of characters and situations, always finding an intention and context. in that sense, we will go from the pure body to the characters. another section will be about messing up. i always find messing up important; to allow ourselves to find without any fear of doing it well or not. from some improvisation tasks, we will find little bits of gold that will create the bones of the work. my work always starts with intuition rather than a very well-established idea. i trust the intuition as a source, to let the body and soul speak with honesty, and as the process moves on, we will understand what it is that is being created in constant dialogue between the group, the individual's dynamics and personal tools, and me.
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the performance formats sungrazer and astroids are organised by b 12 - festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin. b12.space
b 12
festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin
1 - 30 July 2023
b12 - the festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin 2023 - has once again put together a varied programme with different works: during the four weeks in july there will be workshops and symposia, but also exciting events and fantastic performances.
in addition to performances for the public, the festival offers participating dancers and performers the opportunity to work with and learn from a variety of renowned international artists. b 12 is a platform for professional exchange of experience and teaching in a beautiful studio environment.
since its inception, b 12, the festival of contemporary dance and performance art, has been dedicated to supporting artists who take physical and emotional risks on stage and in the rehearsal process, and to supporting different approaches and styles.
the b12 summer festival remains the flagship event, complemented by the two brand new b12 satellite programmes in spring and autumn, each lasting four days. the festivals take place here in berlin with participants, teachers and choreographers in berlin in various studios and theatres.