O
O is a performance project created by Ilaria Bagarolo aka Gary and Ben Meerwein (and Giorgio Lombardo) with the support of Tanztendenz München e.V. A short version is has been shown at HIER=JETZT 2023 at Schwere Reiter Theatre, Munich.
O explores the relationship of two walking bodies along an imaginary circumference. Perpetuated over time, this gait becomes a dance that investigates centripetal and centrifugal forces in which the two performers relate, intercept, follow and reject each other. The Idea of physics phenomena inspired not only the choreographic aspects of this work, but also the dramaturgy, stage and light design. The choreographic research works towards the activation of a specific panoramic body attention and peripheral vision, together with the experimentation of a sound system that integrates breath, steps, and voice of the performer. The piece insist on the relationship between the inner space of the individuals and a bigger spatial dimension, in a continuous negotiation between them and the rigid circle space they create step by step.
Choreography Ilaria Bagarolo AKA Gary, Ben Meerwein
Performers Ilaria Bagarolo AKA Gary, Giorgio Lombardo
Music Ben Meerwein (in collaboration with the dancers)
Costume Nana Sorgo
Artistic Advice Stephan Herwig, Micha Purucker, Birgitta Trommler
With the support of Tanztendenz München e.V. , residenz Offenen Studios 2023
Presented (work in progress) at HIER=JETZT 2023
At Schwere Reiter Theatre, Munich
TRAILER https://youtu.be/p9ygIklYFuk
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