another space / memory

The dance performance delves into the perspectives of Black Afro-Germans and Afro-Europeans on memories, weaving past experiences and future visions into a tapestry of recollection through various dance, movement, and vocal sequences. How do our past and future interrelate? Another Space/Memory also describes the physical space where transformative processes of healing and empowerment take shape. This is manifested through the performance, video installation, and a live DJ set. All elements collagistically engage with the fusion of the past and the future.

The stage design concept draws upon elements of Afrofuturism, retro-futurism, and spaces from the personal childhood memories of the performers. This is reflected especially in the choice of materials and colors. Soft, fluffy materials reminiscent of 1960s bathrooms and kindergarten carpets are combined with futuristic chrome spheres and standalone technical equipment. The textile wall and floor represent an abstract children's slide while simultaneously referencing the alien UFO from the film "Nope." These dualities aim to illustrate that everything has existed before and that we cannot move forward without also casting a glance at our history, at the past and what defines us.

Photo Credits: Govoi/A23 Studio
House, Céline, Fernande Bodo