Crisol

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5 dance artists from 4 countries (Italy, Macao/Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore) will work together to address topics related to gender issues through the language of contemporary dance. They will share their work and research, considering all of it as part of their personal background and cultural environment. The project consists of several work sessions across the different countries in which the dance artists will share their opinions and experiences. The project’s first stop will take place in Bologna as part of the 20th edition of the Gender Bender Festival.

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5 dance artists from 4 countries (Italy, Macao/Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore) will work together to address topics related to gender issues through the language of contemporary dance. They will share their work and research, considering all of it as part of their personal background and cultural environment. 

About the project

The CRISOL project was born in 2019 with the aim of putting together the experiences of Italian and Asian artists. The 2022 project brings together 5 dance artists: Roberta Racis (Rome), Fabio Novembrini (Florence), Albert Garcia (Macao/Taipei), January Low (Kuala Lumpur) and Jereh Leung (Singapore). The project is an opportunity for an artistic exchange in which the artists will be able to discover different ways in which they can create something all together in different settings, and on a long-term basis. The aim is to let them share their knowledge and experiences by giving them the chance to meet different personalities and get in touch with different cultures, in order to explore new artistic horizons that are capable of crossing geographical and imaginary boundaries.

5 dance artist 4 Countries 6 International organizations

Last stop: Bologna

As part of the residency in Bologna, the artists will work on the concept of Male Gaze, which often influences the aesthetics of paintings, television, films, and advertisings through a demiurgic and objectifying male gaze. The goal is to think about a visual and representation form that integrates masculine and feminine elements, both from the point of view of those acting in the stage and those who are viewing a show. With the guidance of mentor Daniel Kok, the outcomes of the creative process will be presented to the festival audience through an open rehearsal. 

Struttura

The project consists of several work sessions in which choreographers from different countries will share their opinions and experiences: Roberta Racis and Fabio Novembrini (Italy), Daniel Kok (Singapore), Jereh Leung (Singapore), Albert Garcia (Macau) and January Low (Malaysia).

Project Partners

CRISOL is a project supported by MIC, the Italian Ministry of Culture

In collaboration with the Fabbrica Europa Foundation, Florence (Italy) – project leader; the Lis Lab Performing Arts association/Cross Festival, Verbania (Italy);  the Tersicorea association, Corto in danza, Cagliari (Italy); the Gender Bender Festival (Italy); Dance Nucleus (Singapore); Stella&Artists / Macau CDE Springboard, Macao (Macao SAR)

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