KÖRPERFABRIK
Thu, Mar 13
|Berlin


Time & Location
Mar 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Berlin, Kant-Garagen, Kantstraße 127, 10625 Berlin, Germany
About the Event
Tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/danc/1564541
On March 7,8 & 13,14 , DANCÆ will present three choreographic pieces set within AUSGANG Studio's immersive installation. An accompanying fine art, photography and video exhibition will include works by Ana Mendieta, Hannah Wilke, Sven Marquardt and other notable artists.
About the Event
In Körperfabrik (body factory), both the performances as well as the exhibition will examine the body as both a site of self-expression as well as medium that can be easily governed, controlled, and commodified. The space itself, Kantgaragen (a former parking structure), plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative. Just as a parking structure is designed to organize and regulate movement, the exhibition reflects on how the body is similarly governed and structured within societal constraints. Körperfabrik aims to highlight moments of liberation, resilience, and the potential to transcend the systemic pressures placed upon the body.
AUSGANG Studio
AUSGANG's multimedia installation, Tentacles, with its entanglement of lights and wires above the stage, symbolizes the invisible, pervasive network of societal expectations and norms. It can be seen as representing the concept of the Panopticon; an ever-present surveillance system that disciplines the body and mind without the need for chains or bars. The dancers will interact with the installation, symbolizing individuals within society, constantly monitored by the gaze of cultural standards and social conformity.
The DANCERS
Anthony Nakhle is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Beirut, Lebanon, and currently based in Berlin, Germany. His artistic vision is rooted in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations with creators across various mediums, including sound, sculpture, and stage design.
Alvin Collantes is a Filipino-Canadian dancer and choreographer whose work explores the emotional upheavals of assimilation through his artistic practice. His performances delve into themes of identity, social constructs, and the personal journey towards embracing the self, irrespective of societal norms
Ballet Sur_real, the official ballet ensemble of DANCÆ, focuses on combining ballet with electronic music, incorporating tech and new media installations and into their choreographic works.
Michel Foucault introduced the concept of heterotopia, depicting spaces where societal norms are momentarily suspended, allowing for a renegotiation of identity and freedom. In Ballet Sur_real's "latest work, the dancers navigate their desires, limitations, and rebellions, visually interpreting Foucault's discourse on personal and collective identity within counter-culture settings, offering a new perspective on how we interact with and transform our surrounding spaces.
Ballet Sur_real Performers:
Signature Design Pieces:
The Exhibition
The accompanying fine art, photography and video exhibition will showcase works by Ana Mendieta and Hanna Wilke amongst others. With it's focus on the body, the exhibition serves as a reflective mirror to the performances, emphasizing the body as a site where societal narratives are both inscribed and resisted.