Earth Works
Performance · Premiere
by
Sergiu Matis
In the frame of :Love:
The score of the new performance by choreographer Sergiu Matis is composed of texts written by authors from around the globe about their personal experiences with our existentially threatened environment. These reflections, commissioned for “Earth Works”, are recited, translated and interpreted by five performers. Prompted by words and sentences, images, figures, choreographic spaces and atmospheres emerge through which the performers move: The text carries them through the choreography and the dancers, in turn, carry the words through the performance space. This interdependent movement gives the texts body and voice, oscillating between grief and hope, destruction and resilience. The performers are driven to act, to discover new pathways and give hope to a society that finds itself threatened by a sixth mass extinction event.
“Earth Works” is a continuation of Sergiu Matis’ long-standing artistic exploration of the climate and biodiversity crisis and the relationship between text and choreography.
“Earth Works” will premiere at Radialsystem as part of the :LOVE: cooperation between Tanzfabrik Berlin and Radialsystem. With the initiative “Radialsystem ♥ Tanzfabrik”, the two institutions are working together to improve the labour and presentation conditions of dance professionals in Berlin.
An artist talk will take place after the performance on 21 December.
Sergiu Matis
Sergiu Matis (he/him) is a Romanian choreographer living in Berlin since 2008. He has created dance performances such as «Neverendings» (2017), «Hopeless.» (2019), «Extinction Room» (2019), «UNREST» (2021), «DRANG» (2022) and «Blazing Worlds» (2023). His work has been presented at festivals throughout Europe. Matis' dance practice can be understood as a tireless search through physical and digitalised archives. His performances provoke intense experiences that break with expectations and strive towards a new understanding of dance.
Concept & Choreography: Sergiu Matis
Performance: Chihiro Araki, Lisa Densem, Moo Kim, Sergiu Matis, Nicola Micallef
Text: Hana Pera Aoake, Rahima Gambo, Priya Jay, Jeanine Leane, Sergiu Matis, Harun Morrisson, Leena Valkeapää, Oula A. Valkeapää
Dramaturgy: Mila Pavićević
Composition: Antye Greie-Ripatti (AGF)
Stage & Lighting: Ladislav Zajac
Costume: Chihiro Araki, Lisa Densem, Philip Ingman, Moo Kim, Sergiu Matis, Nicola Micallef
Vocal coach: Jule Flierl
Technology & Sound: Andrea Parolin
Assistance Choreography: Laurie Young
Editorial coordination: Harun Morrisson
Production: Anna Chwialkowska, Philip Ingman
A production by Sergiu Matis, in co-production with Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II Lisbon as part of apap - FEMINIST FUTURES, co-funded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union, PACT Zollverein, Radialsystem and Tanzfabrik Berlin. With the kind support of BUDA (Kortrijk).
Funded by the Capital Cultural Fund. Sergiu Matis is supported by apap - FEMINIST FUTURES, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
Performance: Chihiro Araki, Lisa Densem, Moo Kim, Sergiu Matis, Nicola Micallef
Text: Hana Pera Aoake, Rahima Gambo, Priya Jay, Jeanine Leane, Sergiu Matis, Harun Morrisson, Leena Valkeapää, Oula A. Valkeapää
Dramaturgy: Mila Pavićević
Composition: Antye Greie-Ripatti (AGF)
Stage & Lighting: Ladislav Zajac
Costume: Chihiro Araki, Lisa Densem, Philip Ingman, Moo Kim, Sergiu Matis, Nicola Micallef
Vocal coach: Jule Flierl
Technology & Sound: Andrea Parolin
Assistance Choreography: Laurie Young
Editorial coordination: Harun Morrisson
Production: Anna Chwialkowska, Philip Ingman
A production by Sergiu Matis, in co-production with Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II Lisbon as part of apap - FEMINIST FUTURES, co-funded by the Creative Europe Program of the European Union, PACT Zollverein, Radialsystem and Tanzfabrik Berlin. With the kind support of BUDA (Kortrijk).
Funded by the Capital Cultural Fund. Sergiu Matis is supported by apap - FEMINIST FUTURES, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.
