Schismogenesis

Two men perform a ritual, a playful and animal-like choreography. Through repetetive movements and attacks they create rhythmical beats. As their bodies melt into one but yet get separated – their relation becomes more complex. As lights and shadows are forming the room, the duet intensifies through physical attacks, -creating a visually expressive and intimate world. Schismogenesis is a collaboration between choreographers and dancers Tony Tran and Antero Hein.

Inspired by Gregory Bateson ‘s theory of schismogenesis, the project explores a form of physical partnering that affects and regulates the dynamics between two parties. Bateson uses the term schismogenesis to describe the progressive dynamic in a relation between groups or individuals. This process escalates as the partners interfere on each other’s boundaries, offering its spectators a sense of risk and vulnerability.

CREDITS

Choreography and dance: Tony Tran and Antero Hein
Scenography and light design: Antero Hein
Composer: Jens L. Thomsen
Photo: Andreas Daugstad Leonardsen
Video: Hein Creations
Co-producers: Dansearena Nord, Seanse Art Center, Menningarmiðstöð Fljótsdalshéraðs
Collaboration with: Reykjavik Dance Atelier, Kulturhuset/Stadsteater Stockholm
Funded by: the Nordic Cultural Fund, the Norwegian Arts Council, the Fund for Performing Artists, Dansekunst i Ostfold, Moss Municipality

Runningtime approx. 40 minutes

TOUR DATES

2022
June: Ramallah Contemporary Dance Festival, Palestine
June: Amman Contemporary Dance Festival, Jordan

2019
3th October: Seoul International Dance Festival, South-Korea
24th August: B-Motion/Operaestate Festival, Italy
23th August: B-Motion/Operaestate Festival, Italy
23th April: Barents Bird Festival, Russia
22th April: Barents Bird Festival, Russia

2018
17th November: CINARS BIENNALE 2018, Canada
16th November: CINARS BIENNALE 2018, Canada
11th November: Dansefestival Barents 2018, Norway
28th November: Ælvespeilet, Tid for Dans 2018, Norway
27th November: Ælvespeilet, Tid for Dans 2018, Norway
23th November: Vinjehuset, Tid for Dans 2018, Norway

2017
30th November: Showbox Festival Oslo, Norway
31th October: RAS Sandnes Culture House, Norway
27th October: Teatret Vårt i Molde, Norway
24th October: Inderøy Culture House, Norway
23th October: Røros Culture House, Norway
20th October : Teaterhuset Avant Garden, Norway
19th October: Teaterhuset Avant Garden, Norway
18th October: Teaterhuset Avant Garden, Norway
17th October: Teaterhuset Avant Garden, Norway
14th October: Dansens Hus Stockholm, Sweden
13th October: Dansens Hus Stockholm, Sweden
28th september: Andøy Culture House, Norway
27th september: Andøy Culture House, Norway
26th september: Hurtigrutens House, Norway
25th september: Hurtigrutens House, Norway
19th september: Kulturfabrikken Sortland, Norway
18th september: Kulturfabrikken Sortland, Norway
14th september: Meieriet Culture Center, Norway
13th september: Meieriet Culture Center, Norway
12th september: Meieriet Culture Center, Norway
11th september: Lofoten Culture House, Norway
9th September: Baredans Festival, Norway
PREMIERE: 10th October 2016, Arctic Culture Center, Norway