Have you been to Gorizia before?
If yes: one thing you look forward to doing again
If not: one thing you hope to find
Yes, and I was thrilled with the venues and the reception. It was my first time at a cross-border festival and it was wonderful! I look forward to seeing the festival's beautiful theatres again this year with excellent programming.
If you could give a piece of advice to yourself as a child, what would it be?
I would start dancing as soon as possible, without being put down by the judgements of those who see dance as tied to specific genres.
If you had the power to change the world you live in, what would you start with?
Solidarity, compassion and joy. These are the words that resonate with me. Rediscovering humanity, feeling part of something bigger and rediscovering curiosity about other people's experiences, even if they are different from your own. Dance has great power in this, it can unite people and make them laugh, it can release tensions and create new bonds.
How did you first come across dance?
Since I was a child I always wanted to dance, but my family did not support my desire. When I was 16, I saw Pedro Almodovar's 'Talk to Her' and the opening scene was a reprise of the beginning of Pina Bausch's 'Café Müller'. I was sitting on the couch with my mother and when I saw Pina moving, I had a flash of inspiration. I felt a strong pull towards this art form.
Complete the sentences with only one word:
Dance can: unite
Dance is: joy
Dance will be: celebration!
What was the spark that originated the idea for your performance?
I worked and experimented alone in the room and the materials emerged like little islands in a big sea. I seemed to connect with parts of me that wanted to express themselves and speak. There was something very old that wanted to make room for itself and so I let it emerge.
And now, tell me why I should come and see your performance:
Colours and rhythms, words and irony, this show is a carousel of dances and creatures that appear and disappear. A small celebration of life and its journey in which we will dive together!
