research - credit photo: Octopussy, Juergen Teller - 2008
The ephemeral life of an octopus
"if only we were divine, we would be liberated, immortal spirit; if only we were beast, we could be content in our instinctive ignorance."
in "The Humand and the octopus" by Thomas Stern. Link to essay > here <
The ephemeral life of an octopus
"if only we were divine, we would be liberated, immortal spirit; if only we were beast, we could be content in our instinctive ignorance."
in "The Humand and the octopus" by Thomas Stern. Link to essay > here <
Commissioned by
The Place London (UK)
Supported by
Choreodrome, Touch Wood via The Place London (UK)
Dance-City, Newcastle (UK)
Wellcome Collection (UK)
TROIS C-L, Centre de Création Luxembourgeois (LU)
Co-produced by
Kinneskbond, Mamer (LU)
The Place London (UK)
Supported by
Choreodrome, Touch Wood via The Place London (UK)
Dance-City, Newcastle (UK)
Wellcome Collection (UK)
TROIS C-L, Centre de Création Luxembourgeois (LU)
Co-produced by
Kinneskbond, Mamer (LU)
AUDITION NOTICE
Seeking 1 female and 1 male dancer
The audition will take place on Sunday 25th June in London. Apply before Friday 23rd June.
For ‘The ephemeral life of an octopus’, we are looking for 2 strong performers; with high contemporary dance and acting skills.
Playful, curious - ready to sing, shout, and nudity or partial nudity may be required (but not at the audition).
‘Monstrosity vs. humanity’ will be at the centre of the project. Philosophically and physically, ‘The ephemeral life of an octopus’ will study the notion of beauty and ugliness/disgust.
Only apply if you are over 27 and if you are available on these dates:
Monday 11st September - Friday 15th September 2017 (R&D Choreodrome and Touch Wood at The Place London)
Monday 19th February 2018 - Sunday 4th March 2018 (R&D in Luxembourg)
Monday 6th August 2018 - Friday 24th August 2018 (R&D at The Place London and Dance City Newcastle)
Monday 14th January 2019 - Sunday 10th February 2019 (Creation and opening in Luxembourg)
The work will take place between Luxembourg, the U.K and France, so you would need a valid passport to travel.
Please send C.V and showreel to leatirabasso@gmail.com
More information about the audition will be sent after applying
This is a paid opportunity.
NOTE: if you are not able to meet us on June 25th, let us know we might find an other way to meet you!
Seeking 1 female and 1 male dancer
The audition will take place on Sunday 25th June in London. Apply before Friday 23rd June.
For ‘The ephemeral life of an octopus’, we are looking for 2 strong performers; with high contemporary dance and acting skills.
Playful, curious - ready to sing, shout, and nudity or partial nudity may be required (but not at the audition).
‘Monstrosity vs. humanity’ will be at the centre of the project. Philosophically and physically, ‘The ephemeral life of an octopus’ will study the notion of beauty and ugliness/disgust.
Only apply if you are over 27 and if you are available on these dates:
Monday 11st September - Friday 15th September 2017 (R&D Choreodrome and Touch Wood at The Place London)
Monday 19th February 2018 - Sunday 4th March 2018 (R&D in Luxembourg)
Monday 6th August 2018 - Friday 24th August 2018 (R&D at The Place London and Dance City Newcastle)
Monday 14th January 2019 - Sunday 10th February 2019 (Creation and opening in Luxembourg)
The work will take place between Luxembourg, the U.K and France, so you would need a valid passport to travel.
Please send C.V and showreel to leatirabasso@gmail.com
More information about the audition will be sent after applying
This is a paid opportunity.
NOTE: if you are not able to meet us on June 25th, let us know we might find an other way to meet you!
