Dansens Hus
"Suck it - often used to rub something in someone's face, for instance, something they didn't think you could do. Once it is accomplished, you could use this term as an expression to say "even though you thought I couldn't, look I just did it anyway."
Published 2024-05-22
Everyone has felt that sense of accomplishment against all odds. During these three years, everyone has had setbacks, both alone and together, and sometimes you've probably doubted yourself, your place (in school, in life). Suck it is a way to put an end to all the doubts you have had about yourself, and from others.
Works developed together with choreographers Anton Lachky, Jennifer Archibald, Gabriella Engdahl, Subjazz and Hlin Hjálmarsdóttir. Curated by Charlotta Öfverholm.
Artistic Director/Rector: Jan Åström
Technician & tour leader: Sandra Thelande
Rehearsal assistant: Charlotta Öfverholm
In Archibald's process, "powerful", "in your face" and "strong" were key words. A contemporary jazz number where different constellations are used to form a powerful whole between 8 different dancers.
Participants: Saga Jansson, Felicia Lindberg, Alva Norgren, Joakim Pham, Paulina Rosenkvist, Marthe Sverd Dragsund, Sara Wänström, Alice Öhman.
Rehearsal assistant: Eytan Sivak
"HOWLITE" is a contemporary work consisting of both set material and improvisation. Hlin has, together with the dancers, created a peculiar world of bizarre nature to which we are invited.
Participants: Marvin Kouassi, Johanne Lyshagen Stette, Alfred Molander, Anna Sjöberg, Dina Skjelstad Hippe, Isa Wig.
Rehearsal assistant: Jeanette Bolding
In "The Grand Guppy" Engdahl explores celebrity. A theatrical contemporary work developed in collaboration with the dancers based on characters, emotions, improvisation and set material.
Participants: Thea Back, Janelle Holland, Marvin Kouassi, Rubi Felina Myhre, Nora Sofie Smedbakken Hov, Anna Sjöberg, Dina Skjelstad Hippe, Isa Wig.
Rehearsal assistant: Adrienne Åbjörn
"Fame Royale" is an extract from the work "Royale With Cheese", adapted and edited by Karl-Erik Nedregaard. The piece is the choreographic duo's tribute to all their inspirations in jazz dance in their almost 30
years of career.
Participants: Alexander Bergström, Saga Jansson, Smilla Larsson Lindh, Dalila Lima Freire, Felicia Lindberg, Johanne Lyshagen Stette, Alfred Molander, Alva Norgren, Joakim Pham, Paulina Rosenkvist, Marthe Sverd Dragsund, Josefin Westerberg, Sara Wänström, Alice Öhman.
Rehearsal assistant: Tina Peschel
"Puzzle Work" is a practice based on coordination and speed that Lachky has developed and worked with for over 20 years. Whilst retaining the playfulness of the dance, the intense work challenges the physical and mental abilities.
Participants: Thea Back, Alexander Bergström, Janelle Holland, Saga Jansson, Marvin Kouassi, Smilla Larsson Lindh, Felicia Lindberg, Johanne Lyshagen Stette, Alfred Molander, Rubi Felina Myhre, Alva Norgren, Joakim Pham,Paulina Rosenkvist, Nora Sofie Smedbakken Hov, Anna Sjöberg, Dina Skjelstad Hippe, Marthe Sverd Dragsund, Josefin Westerberg, Isa Wig, Sara Wänström, Alice Öhman.
