Library of gestures

Norwegian

Duration:

55 min

Stage:

Main stage

Price:

360 kr

  • Thu 11. Apr 19:00

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  • Fri 12. Apr 19:00

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  • Sat 13. Apr 17:00

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Library of gestures consists of a movement choir with no less than 20 dancers, one flutist and one percussionist. The performance is built up of three layers: a mathematically structured movement layer of gestures, as well as live music and text. The text is essayistic and poetic, with historical references that revolve around human loneliness, hope and confusion.

The idea behind the performance is the multiplication of the solitary. The dancers perform a rhythmic composition of movement that creates unexpected connections between them, and between the movement, the music and the text. The performers make the same gestures, giving them their own character.

The 20 dancers have a wide range of experience and charisma. The music is developed by renowned musicians Jennifer Torrence and Bjørnar Habbestad. The audience is given a sensory experience that allows for contemplative reflection.

Choreographer

Janne-Camilla Lyster

Performers

Anne-Linn Akselsen, Lisa Colette Bysheim, Even Eileraas, Ingrid Haakstad, Torunn Helene Robstad, Orfee Schuijt, Terje Tjøme Mossige, Sudesh Adhana, Edith Askeland, Mette Edvardsen, Synne Erichsen, Ilse Ghekiere, Gry Kipperberg, Emilie Marie Karlsen, Putli Hellesen, Pia Elton, Ingunn Rimestad, Sindre Sten Vik, Ole Kristian Tangen, Line Tørmoen

Music

Bjørnar Habbestad
Jennifer Torrence

Text

Janne-Camilla Lyster, with quotes from the article Talk to the Hand by Brian Dillon

Costumes

Ida Falck Øien

Outer eye

Eva-Cecilie Richardsen

Lighting design

Martin Myrvold

Sound

Terje Øverland Wessel

Photo

Tale Hendnes/Dansens HUs