Photographs: Every Body Electric © Peter Empl, Tmuna Theater,Einhard Winkler
Every Body Electric
In "Every Body Electric," Doris Uhlich, following her previous duet "Ravemachine" with Michael Turinsky, once again collaborates with individuals who have physical disabilities. Within this piece, she explores her concept of "Energetic Icons," giving rise to both individual and collective "energy dance forms."
Each person possesses unique methods of expressing their dynamics and physical pleasure. Movements themselves can serve as an internal source of fuel, charging the body. "Every Body Electric" extends a straightforward yet radical invitation to explore these potentials through dance, bringing them to the forefront and delving deep into an energy-centric archaeology. This work poses questions about the innovative possibilities that emerge when machines, such as wheelchairs, prostheses, or crutches, are reimagined and presented as extensions of the body.
In "Every Body Electric," personal rhythms, dynamics, beats, and bodily characteristics naturally give birth to distinct dance styles. The explosive power and the gentle or forceful poetry of "Every Body Electric" ultimately depend on how the performers perceive their own bodies and how others perceive them.
As Doris Uhlich elucidates, "The various performers are dedicated to unlocking their physical potentials. Through this process, I continuously discover that even the slightest movement can carry great intensity. Normative ideas and concepts of energy and power are disrupted and shaken."
In "Every Body Electric," Doris Uhlich challenges traditional notions of physicality, energy, and power, inviting audiences to reconsider their perceptions of the body and its expressive possibilities.
Each person possesses unique methods of expressing their dynamics and physical pleasure. Movements themselves can serve as an internal source of fuel, charging the body. "Every Body Electric" extends a straightforward yet radical invitation to explore these potentials through dance, bringing them to the forefront and delving deep into an energy-centric archaeology. This work poses questions about the innovative possibilities that emerge when machines, such as wheelchairs, prostheses, or crutches, are reimagined and presented as extensions of the body.
In "Every Body Electric," personal rhythms, dynamics, beats, and bodily characteristics naturally give birth to distinct dance styles. The explosive power and the gentle or forceful poetry of "Every Body Electric" ultimately depend on how the performers perceive their own bodies and how others perceive them.
As Doris Uhlich elucidates, "The various performers are dedicated to unlocking their physical potentials. Through this process, I continuously discover that even the slightest movement can carry great intensity. Normative ideas and concepts of energy and power are disrupted and shaken."
In "Every Body Electric," Doris Uhlich challenges traditional notions of physicality, energy, and power, inviting audiences to reconsider their perceptions of the body and its expressive possibilities.
GENERAL NOTE
"Every Body Electric" has been and can be performed in four different versions:
Large version: Featuring 8 performers.
Medium version: Involving 6 performers.
Small version: Utilizing 3 performers.
Mini Version: Featuring 2 performers.
"Every Body Electric" has been and can be performed in four different versions:
Large version: Featuring 8 performers.
Medium version: Involving 6 performers.
Small version: Utilizing 3 performers.
Mini Version: Featuring 2 performers.
CREDITS
Choreography
Doris Uhlich
Dramaturgy
Elisabeth Schack
Performance (8 performers version)
Erwin Aljukic, Yanel Barbeito Delgado, Adil Embaby, Sandra Mader, Karin Ofenbeck, Thomas Richter Vera Rosner-Nógel, Katharina Zabransky
Light, Space
Gerald Pappenberger
DJ
Boris Kopeinig
Costume
Zarah Brandl
Feedback
Yoshie Maruoka, Theresa Rauter
Production
Margot Wehinger, Theresa Rauter
Press and Communication
Jonathan Hörnig
Distribution
Something Great
Thanks to Omar Gomez Hernandez and all assistants of the performers
insert (Theaterverein) is funded by the Cultural Department of the City of Vienna