GRIT (for what it’s worth)
Performance · Berlin premiere by Milla Koistinen
In the frame of Fold – Spring Break Tickets
Endurance is the central theme of Milla Koistinen's upcoming performance series, which deals with physical labour, determination and commitment, as expressed primarily in sport, but also in culture and society.
The series kicks off with ‘GRIT (for what it's worth)’, a work that explores perseverance and resilience as a prerequisite for overcoming individual and collective limits. The powerful solo performance embodies the essence of resistance to hardship, fatigue and obstacles in a deeply personal form. ‘GRIT (for what it's worth)’ makes sport and performance art tangible as cultural and political forces and explores their influence on our collective identity and social dynamics.
The series kicks off with ‘GRIT (for what it's worth)’, a work that explores perseverance and resilience as a prerequisite for overcoming individual and collective limits. The powerful solo performance embodies the essence of resistance to hardship, fatigue and obstacles in a deeply personal form. ‘GRIT (for what it's worth)’ makes sport and performance art tangible as cultural and political forces and explores their influence on our collective identity and social dynamics.
Milla Koistinen's works are characterised by a subtle play with repetition and gestures, stillness and movement, recognisably everyday and poetically alienated images. In her choreographies, dance, visual art and music come together across different disciplines.
17.05. 19:00 Family Friendly Environment
17.05. 19:00 Family Friendly Environment
In the afternoon performances marked «Family Friendly Environment - All families welcome», parents and caregivers are warmly welcome together with their children. Although the performances are not specifically designed for young audiences, we aim to create a family-friendly environment, both outside and inside the studio. We understand if children cannot sit still throughout and families may wish to leave the performance in between or earlier. Unfortunately, we are not yet able to offer childcare. Admission is free for all accompanied children up to and including the age of 12.
Accessibility
Accessibility
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Milla Koistinen
Milla Koistinen (she/her) is a Finnish choreographer based in Berlin and Helsinki. She has graduated from the Theatre Academy in Helsinki with a MA in dance and from HZT Berlin with a MA in choreography. Since 2008 she tours her own work internationally and teaches in various contexts. In 2020-2024 Koistinen’s work was supported by apap - FEMINIST FUTURES – a project co-founded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union.
Concept, choreography and performance: Milla Koistinen
Text: Milla Koistinen, sourced from different athlete interviews and inspired by the writings of Bob Dylan
Sound design: Paul Valikoski and Grégoire Simon
Light design: Meri Ekola and Martin Beeretz
Dramaturgy: Synne Behrndt
Set design and Costume: Teo Paaer
Assistance Teo Paaer: Nour Ainasoja
Dialogue partners: Ringa Ropo, Thomas Broich
Production by Milla Koistinen. In co-operation with Tanzfabrik Berlin. Supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the City of Helsinki In collaboration with Moving in November.