About
This workshop is open to both movement based performers and sound artists interested in examining the ways we view and implement sound in performance. In particular, we will focus both on the materiality/plasticity of sound, as well as exploring and questioning how we negotiate, control, and are controlled by sound on stage. Essentially a ‘dance’ with sound - viewing it as an equal and permeating partner in performance. Through movement/visualization exercises and deep listening, we will look at ways the movement and sound can infuse and echo each other, blurring the dividing lines between sound and gesture.
Participants are invited to bring simple noise producing materials (paper, metals, plastics, fabrics, etc.) small and large, quiet and loud, to utilize in creating an imaginary sonic landscape in which to roam. Microphones and contact mics will allow us to scrutinize and transform sound, from micro phenomena to the all-enveloping.
The workshop will be followed by presentation based on ideas explored in the workshop in the framework of music-dance improvisation series Neforma on the main stage of Španski borci.
Workshop participants: Jatun Risba, Ina Puntar, Tina Dobaj, Andrej Hrvatin, Gregor Kamnikar, Yulya Molina, Marko Gutić Mižimakov, Katjuša Kovačič, Beno Gec, Samo Kutin, Ana Kravanja
Biography
Hahn Rowe is an internationally renowned violinist, guitarist, composer, and engineer/producer involved in a wide range of projects. As a musician, he has worked with Glenn Branca, Foetus, Swans, Ikue Mori, R.E.M., David Byrne and Moby. Behind the boards, he has engineered and produced recordings for Bill Laswell, Antony and the Johnsons and Yoko Ono among many others. Hahn’s long-standing collaboration with Brussels/Berlin based choreographer Meg Stuart has resulted in the creation of eight evening length dance works.
Practical Information
When and Where
Workshop
October 7th (3 pm - 7 pm)
Public presentation
October 7th at 7 pm - presentation based on ideas explored in the workshop in the framework of Neforma
Center kulture Španski borci (main performance hall)
Application
This one-day workshop is designed for professional choreographers/dancers and musicians/sound artists interested in examining the ways we view and implement sound in performance. Readiness to participate in the public presentation is desirable but not obligatory. Workshop will be held in English.
Workshop is free of charge.
Application deadline: Send your applications with a short biography to agon@emanat.si until October 3rd.
Participation is limited in number, so we reserve the right of selection in the event of an excessive number of applications.
Support
Organised by: City of Women, Emanat, Sploh
In collaboration with: Španski borci
Coordination: Sabina Potočki (Emanat) in collaboration with City of Women and Sploh.
Links
City of Women - video
Previous events
- , KC Španski borci, Ljubljana, SI