“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
Amanda Wisselgren, a fashion designer blurring the boundaries between body, form, and soul, brings her vision to life in "Symbiosis." Dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl gracefully navigate the wooden floor of Sara Kulturhus, enveloped in Wisselgren's enchanting costumes. The attire invites a mesmerizing interplay of interpretation and imagination, a kind of beautiful madness.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
Perhaps they are ethereal waves caught in the vibrant hues of the midnight sun, carried inland by an onshore wind’s relentless pursuit. Or, they could be molten magma rising from the earth’s core. "Symbiosis" is a poetic exploration that invites viewers to create their own interpretation.
Wisselgren is committed to delivering a singular experience, and she undoubtedly succeeds.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
The performance is abruptly halted as the music cuts out. A moment of uncertainty fills the air. Yet, Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl continue their delicate dance, their movement unaffected by the unplanned silence. This unexpected pause becomes a poignant reminder that life persists beyond external stimuli. We endure amidst noise, quiet, or chaos, alone or in companionship.
As the dancers merge into a singular entity, the technical glitch is resolved, and the music resumes. This unforeseen moment becomes a testament to the power of presence and pure artistry, unburdened by perfection.
“Symbios” with dancers Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl explores unity and connection.
Facts:
Sara Kulturhus, South Foyer Young Swedish Form 2024 Dance Performance: Symbiosis Costumes by Amanda Wisselgren
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Amanda Wisselgren, originally from Umeå, graduated last year from the University of Borås with a specialization in costume design for movement and form.
Kajza Rauhala and Mikael Ståhl, based in Skellefteå, have created the choreography through improvisation, inspired by the potential of the costumes.