sungrazers / invitation to artists teaching at b12 to present their full-length piece.
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conceived as a duet, hothouse unfolds within a large plexiglass structure originally designed as a response to the epidemiological hurdles presented by the pandemic. brought to vivid life through baye & asa’s physicality and paired with an original score by julian pratt and harlan steed of celebrated punk band show me the body, the enclosed stage becomes a narratively adaptable canvas, transforming into a medical isolation unit, a prison cell, a church, and a building on fire throughout the performance. hothouse is a commentary on confinement—one that acknowledges covid-19’s role in unmasking the greater systemic failures of america.
concept, choreography: amadi washington & sam pratt (baya & asa)
original sound score: julian pratt and harlan steed
baye & asa is a company creating movement art projects directed by amadi „baye“ washington & sam „asa“ pratt. we met when we were 6 years old.
hip hop & african dance languages are the foundation of our technique. the rhythms of these techniques inform the way we energetically confront contemporary dance & theatre. the physical aggression in our choreography is a symptom of our political rage, and a yearning to personally implicate ourselves. we use our choreography to create political metaphors, interrogate systemic inequities, and contemporize ancient allegories; we build theatrical contexts that celebrate, implicate, and condemn the characters onstage.
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b12
festival for contemporary dance and performance art berlin
july 01 - 28, 2024
every year in july, b12 showcases in berlin the breadth and diversity of contemporary dance and performance art with a wide range of workshops, performances and events.Professional dancers have the opportunity to dance with and learn from a wide range of inspiring teachers, artists and choreographers. b12 creates community and a passionate connection through dance.
this year's festival welcomes over eighty teachers and experts in the field of dance
the field of dance and presents a variety of approaches in the formats asteroids, sungrazers and critical mass a variety of approaches: from film to text, movement, acrobatics, theater, the experimental, the unexpected and the futuristic.
b12's mission is to support unconventional approaches and artists who take physical and emotional risks on stage and in the rehearsal process. discussion platforms are organised to exchange ideas and network. in addition to the opportunities for professional performers, all dance enthusiasts are cordially invited to the community workshops.