Tidal Wave

tidal wave is an intimate duet between two female performers where we witness a microcosmos - through every breath, every cycle, they create a meditative connection between them, diving into a rounded, non-directional, goalless and boundless existence, seamlessly moving between holding and being held, containing and being contained, while also accumulating powerful cyclical forces - an overdue expression of bodies recuperating their voices and spaces. The audience is taken aboard this hypnotic motion, sitting in a close and embracing view of a circular stage. The title “tidal wave” refers to both an exceptionally large ocean wave, caused by an underwater earthquake, and a widespread or overwhelming manifestation of an emotion. We wish to explore how pulsations fueling the speed and force of water could be a metaphor for reclaiming the female body, the womb, the lands and the resources that have been externally dominated for too long, highlighting the undeniable entanglement of environment and human bodies.

Premiere: Oct 16th - ARGEkultur, tanz_house festival - Salzburg, AT

Credits

Concept, Choreography: Rosana Ribeiro
Co-creation with:
Performers: Jadwiga Mordarska, Jin Lee
Dramaturgy: Verena Pircher
Rehearsal Assistance: Melissa Ugolini
Sound Design and Composition: Peter Kastner
Light Design: Cristovão Cunha
Costume Design: Sara Chéu

Supported by BMKÖS, Land Salzburg, Stadt Salzburg
Creation Support: tanz_house