sõp (root word for friend) + rus (russian) + est (estonian) = sõprusest “about friendship”
Svetlana Grigorjeva, a recent graduate of the University of Tallinn, will present a solo performance focusing on her personal experiences in Estonian-Russian relations. Inspired by her own mixture of Estonian-Russian heritage, Svetlana asks: what kind of life can a “national hermaphrodite” lead? The potential answers can be problematic: neither this nor that, nor the other way around. How can you classify yourself in an environment governed by two less-than-amicable poles? In a space where binary oppositions haven’t disappeared even after having read Foucault?
Choreographer-director: Svetlana Grigorjeva Performed by: Svetlana Grigorjeva Sound and video artist: Ando Naulainen Lights: Madis Kirkmann Stage designer: Epp Kubu Duration: 25min
fie
This collaborative creation speaks about being human and having human ideals which we try to realize through ourselves as well as others. “fie” explores the ways we transform the sorrow of loneliness into the grace of solitude. And in the process what do we gain and what do we lose?
Kaisa Selde graduated from the Turku Arts Academy in puppetry and performance art. Christin Lunts graduated from the University of Tallinn as a choreographer. Kristiina-Maria Heinsalu graduated from the Viljandi Culture Academy as choreographer.
Choreographers: Kaisa Selde, Christin Lunts, Kristiina-Maria Heinsalu Performed by: Kaisa Selde, Einar Lints and One Man Lights: Madis Kirkmann Duration: 30min
Duet
For the first time PREMIERE presents a young choreographer from beyond the borders of Estonia. Mareike Franz is a German dance artist who is best known for her exceptional performance quality. This premiere heralds her debut as a choreographer. In this duet a red chair will play the partnering role.
Choreographer: Mareike Franz Performed by: Mareike Franz and Chair Lights: Madis Kirkmann Duration: 25min
Premiere: February 9, 2012, in Kanuti Gildi SAAL. Duration 1.5h
*********** Previously at PREMIERE: Sandra Palm, Siim Tõniste, Jaan Ulst, Karl Saks, Kati Juurik and Helena Pihel. Performances have taken place in Tallinn, Tartu, Helsinki, Viljandi, Hiiumaa, Rakvere and elsewhere. Karl Saks' “Tšuud” which was performed in PREMIERE won the award for Best Contemporary Dance Performance at the 2010 Estonian Theatre Awards.
