Elle Sofe Sara

Vástádus eana / The answer is land, 04. - 06. February

Vástádus eana / The answer is land,
04. - 06. February

Community and kinship between people, with nature and with the earth that we all share.

Duration60 min
Price165-340
StageMain stage

Dates & times

04. February - 18:00
05. February - 18:00
06. February - 18:00

The production has been created with and for seven female performers, each with different backgrounds and life experiences, each of whom brings their own story, body and voice to the work.

Elle Sofe is interested in the intention behind the movement, gaze, timing, direction, intensity and presence on the stage. The choreography was inspired by demonstrations, Sami spiritual practices and formation dance. The polyphonic joik is the supporting pillar of the production. It has been specially written for this production by Frode Fjellheim, composer and professor of joik. Fjellheim showcases the breadth of joik, and expands the definition of what traditional Sami music can be.

Kraftfullt på et stillferdig og storslagent vis.
NRK

Contributors

Choreography
Elle Sofe Sara
Dancers
Kajsa Balto, Julie Moviken, Olga-Lise Holmen, Sara Marielle Gaup Beaska, Emilie Marie Karlsen, Nora Svenning, Grete Daling
Co-coreographer and stage manager
Alexandra Wingate
Composer
Frode Fjellheim
Costume designer
Ramona Salo og Elle Sofe Sara
Sowing of hats
Zoja Galkina, Unni Fjellheim, Sara Inga Utis Bongo, Karen Inga Buljo Oskal, Jorunn Løkvold, Hilly Sarre
Sowing of cardigans
Karen Inge Buljo Oskal, Ann Mari Sara
Scenography
Elin Melberg
Lighting design
Øystein Heitmann
Dramaturg
Thomas Schaupp
Lighting manager
Anniell Olsen
Sound
Håkon Elias Pettersen
Producer
Maiken Garder og Magnus Nordberg
Origin of performance title
RÁJÁCUMMÁ/ Kiss From the Border av Niillas Holmberg
Outi Pieski
Jenni Laiti
Photo
Antero Hein

Produced by: Elle Sofe AS
Cooperating partners: Dansearena Nord, Sámi National Theatre Beavvás
Co-producers: Artistic Arts Festival, Norrlandsopraen