what if I could dance, what if we could dance?

by João Estevens

‘what if I couold dance, what if we could dance?’ is a performance about autobiography and fiction, which starts from the (im)possibility of creating a dance solo with a body that does not possess the technique, the intensity, or the stamina to do so. By sharing his story, the performer makes known his alternative path in the dance medium, exploring everyday situations to generate movement. Still, it is not enough. For the show to happen, the will of the audience is fundamental. There is thus a clear analogy between what we can do alone or collectively, questioning the place of technique, solo and authorship.

CREATIVE CREDITS

CREATION AND PERFORMANCE João Estevens
ASSISTANCE Bartosz Ostrowski
PHOTOGRAPHY André Picardo
PRODUCTION Associação Cultural Rabbit Hole
SUPPORT Forum Dança, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
CO-PRODUCTION RESIDENCY O Espaço do Tempo
ARTISTIC RESIDENCY 23 milhas, Cão Solteiro.Residências 120, Forum Dança, TRUST
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mafalda Miranda Jacinto, Mariana Nobre Vieira