E. Karczag & B. Neuhaus: Along the Lines

Style

Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Physical Theatre, Somatic approaches, Improvisation

Contact person

Jana Novorytová
605932060
crew.cz@remove-this.gmail.com

Jana Novorytová
605932060
crew.cz@remove-this.gmail.com

Description

In the lecture/performance 'Along the Lines', Eva Karczag and Bettina Neuhaus invite the audience to an interactive encounter: they share personal narratives of key moments, encounters and experiences that shaped their individual histories and were decisive in directing the trajectory of their artistic journeys. In doing so, they create a multidirectional spatial map of the branching constellations and reveal the multidimensional nature of their paths. These took place in the historical context of post-Judsonian dance and reflect the individual methodologies of both artists, which became the core of their practice through the continuous involvement of various somatic techniques and approaches.

The photographs, books, recordings and objects placed in the space flesh out different points in the timeline of their past – each a key to a particular memory or story. Karczag and Neuhaus reveal the network of intersections that enabled the flow of inspiration and knowledge between places, people and times. Before and after the lecture, the audience can explore the installation in their own time.

4pm - 10pm lecture works as an instalation in the theatre space

Since 2009, Karczag and Neuhaus have been collaborating on performance projects, lectures and co-teaching workshops.

Eva Karczag
Independent Dance Artist, practices, teaches, and advocates for explorative methods of dance making. Performs solo and collaborative work internationally, her collaborations bridging diverse disciplines such as writing, video, music and visual art. Danced with leading groups in the field of experimental dance, including the Trisha Brown Dance Company (1979-85). Teaching experience spans the range of major colleges, studios and organizations, private practice and individual mentoring throughout the USA, Europe and Australia. Was on the faculty of the European Dance Development Center (EDDC), Arnhem (1990-2002). Her teaching methodology combines elements of Eastern and Western mindful-body practices that have influenced her thinking and moving. They include: Release Technique, Contact Improvisation, Alexander Technique (certified teacher), Ideokinesis, Taiji/Qigong and Yoga. She has an MFA degree (Dance Research Fellow) from Bennington College, VT, USA.

Bettina Neuhaus
Independent Dance Artist, mentor and certified Skinner Releasing Technique™ (SRT) teacher. Holds an MA in Creative Practice from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in partnership with Independent Dance, London. For over 30 years, Instant Composition in performance and the collaboration with dancers, musicians, visual artists and light designers have been at the heart of her work. Her artistic passion centers especially around the narratives and poetry which unfold in the interplay between dance, live music and language, revealing aspects of our human condition. Since 2010, inspired by her growing interest in human ecology, she has been developing a movement practice in natural environments. She shares these in projects and special workshops. Bettina teaches Instant Composition and SRT at independent studios, art academies and universities in Europe and South America. www.bettinaneuhaus.com

This event is funded by European Union NextGenerationEU, Czech Recovery Plan and Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.