Three generations ago swiss men colonised Indonesia. Not only land but also womxn. Being a legacy of colonial concubinage I carry both sides in my body.
Three generations ago, Switzerland colonized Indonesia. Not only the country, but also the”women”. As a descendant of colonial concubinage, the choreographer Stefanie Inhelder carries both sides within herself.
We dive into the vast sea separating these contrasting frontlines. In this space we explore the paradoxes: that our ancestry has left us. Guided by a minimalist, pulsating core, five performers navigate through time. As we reach the present, inflexible narratives transform into a flowing polyphony-a process of decolonising the body perceived as feminine.
ThREE is an immersive piece that embraces the audience with an octophonic soundscape and holographic visuals. Through motion capture technology, the dancers’ movements expand throughout the theater auditorium. ThREE invites the audience to let go of clear sight and sides to find ourselves in the space between.
Stefanie Inhelder – artistic director, choreography, Javier Munoz Bravo – composition and live electronics, Stella Speziali (IAS)- visuals, Eric Larrieux (IAS) – motion capture, Lena Schmid – scenography, costumes, Daniel Tschanz – light design, Jiaxin Chen – dramaturgy, Andreas Zangger – historical research.
Performance:
Anna Heinimann, Kuan-Ling Tsai, Laetitia Kohler & Pascale Altenburger – dance
Thea Soti – voice
Stefanie Inhelder – voice
Javier Munoz – live electronics
Stella Speziali – visuals
Daniel Tschanz – light design
Daniel Cabanzo – sound diffusion
Shows :
21/09/2023 Nebio, Bienne
22/09/2023 Nebia, Bienne
11/10/2023 Théâtre du Jura, Delémont
14/10/2023 Lokremise, St. Gallen
