WHISPER OF SILENCE
In the realm where the words retreat
There is a place of deep and quiet heed
A sanctuary for images to appear
Wher
Where whispers echo, yet find no home
In the stillness, secrets are conveyed
Within its folds memories thrive, unveiling truths that time achieves.
Revealing the depths of a restless abyss.
Silence speaks with a gentle explosion.
In absence of sound, melodies arise.
Dance allows the void to reveal itself
The underlying idea of this performance is the constant search for space and silence within the body and mind, to connect with inner and outer landscapes, seeking a state of emptiness to feel the energy of space and the audience and play with it, in a constant quest for deep states and connection.
The audience will find themselves immersed in a ritual space where they can experience another space/time, where silence and slowness allow them to find space for their own emotion, to be carried away by archetypal images that resonate deeply within.
The work is clearly based on instant composition and improvisation, embracing risk, walking on the edge of the abyss, encountering the unknown.
Free improvisation represents a genuine and intimate manifestation of dance, reflecting the unpredictability and complexity of life itself. In the realm of free improvisation, there is no refuge for concealment; authenticity reigns supreme.
In this art form, the dancer can draw from the reservoir of her past dance learnings, life experiences, and artistic encounters accumulated over the years, but at the same time, she will seek to break out of her own patterns and remain completely open to the energy of space and the audience, to feel the unique here and now that happens only once.
In Zen Buddhism, there is a word “Ichigo-ichie” used to indicate a unique moment in life. Being aware of Ichigo-ichie means knowing that every experience we live is a treasure that will never repeat itself in the same way.
In recent years, after the pandemic, I have embarked on a gradual journey of discovery, revealing the wonder and hidden charm in this practice. In the realm of free improvisation, I step onto the stage with the exciting, terrifying, and exhilarating uncertainty of what awaits us. An embodiment of the ever-changing nature of our own existence.
Music: Michele Marchesani, Léo Delibes
Duration 20min
Creation 2023
This performance has be presented:
- 1st September 2023 INNOWICA Festival Nowica – Poland
- 4 January 2024 Spazio Nu – Pontedera – Italy
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22 February 2024 at Pas Petersburg Art Space – Berlin- Germany
- 7 April 2024 Cagliari – Italy
- 11 May 2024 KLP Festival – Hitzaker – Germany
- 25 April 2024 Arci Ombriano – Crema – Italy
- 4 October 2024 Amsterdam International Butoh Festival – Netherland
- 25 October 2024 Helsinki International Butoh Festival – Finland
Next dates
17/10/2025 Butohresque Festival in Vienna – Austria
