From 29th to 31st of May, we show the captivating GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, one of Europe's most innovative and dynamic contemporary dance companies. Presenting a compelling double bill, the company showcases their acclaimed piece Skid, choreographed by the French/Belgian virtuoso Damien Jalet, alongside a new creation by none other than Hofesh Shechter.
“...what Hofesh Shechter and his incomparable dancers do is not only world-class. It’s an illustration of art's power and ability to truly enrich people.”
— Aftonbladet
SKID
SKID, set on a dance floor tilted at a daring 34° angle, pushes the boundaries of the dancers, defying the constraints of gravity. The outcome is a series of spine-chilling scenarios, powerful visuals, and unexpectedly poignant moments. In the words of choreographer Jalet, "It's about dancers who master the uncontrollable".
As the dancers gracefully navigate the slope, its unhurried and repetitive cadence creates a hypnotic and strangely beautiful spectacle. The music gradually intensifies, becoming more assertive, louder, and rhythmic, prompting a radical shift in the setting. The dancers ascend from the bottom, engaging in a mesmerizing interplay of climbing, sliding, and ascending anew. The evolving play of light accentuates the shadows, transforming the performance into a captivating moving silhouette game.
Hofesh Shechter
Shechter is a rock star in the world of dance. His work blurs the border between parody and sincerity. Whether as a phantasmagorical collective or individual stars, the dancers are in perpetual motion, transforming the experience through novel expressions, like a boiling ocean from which new images rise to the surface. The effect is intense, surprising, and sometimes even meditative. Hofesh Shechter creates his own atmospheric compositions to accompany his explosive physical style.
About GöteborgsOperans Danskompani
Renowned for making bold and unexpected artistic choices, GöteborgsOperans Danskompani is a trailblazing force in contemporary dance, embodying the beauty, challenges, and unpredictability of life itself. As one of Europe's premier contemporary dance companies, the ensemble, comprising 38 dancers from over 20 countries, contributes to the group's distinctive artistry. Collaborating with world-class choreographers like Hofesh Shechter, the company continuously produces groundbreaking and revolutionary works.
Free introduction
By showing your ticket, there is a free introduction in the Spinoza Foyer. The introduction starts at 7:00 pm. Be on time, as full = full.
