O

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. It seems like there is a gravitational point in the middle of the circle and towards each of them, which nourishes and recharges with each circle they complete. 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, Ben Meerwein

Performers Ilaria Bagarolo, 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