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Steps: Migros Culture Percentage Dance Festival

«IN THE BRAIN»
Shechter II (GBR), Hofesh Shechter

Dance

Hofesh Shechter, known for the high intensity and dynamism of his characteristic ensemble work, is developing a full-length piece with his Junior Company, which will celebrate its world premiere as part of Steps.

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  • Fri 13/03 20:00 – 20:55

    Moving introduction to ‘IN THE BRAIN’ at 7:15 p.m.

    Halle

    Few remaining tickets at the box office

  • Sat 14/03 20:00 – 20:55

    Halle

An experience for all the senses. The works of choreographer Hofesh Shechter are known for their atmospheric musical compositions combined with a unique physicality. Copyright: James Shaw

Choreography meets the techno rave scene. Together with eight performers, UK-based choreographer Hofesh Shechter explores the freedom, energy, and intimacy found in both club culture and contemporary dance: a collective experience for all the senses!

In 2018, the Shechter II Company was launched as a support project for young dancers. The principle is simple: every two years, the choreographer selects eight exceptional and talented young artists to join his Junior Company. As part of this employment, the ensemble members not only get to know Shechter's artistic work better, but also have the opportunity to further develop and expand their own dancing skills.

‘IN THE BRAIN’ is presented as part of the Migros Culture Percentage Dance Festival Steps.

Moving introduction on 13 March

On 13 March at 7:15 p.m., a ‘moving introduction’ with Chien-Ming Chang from the Shechter II Company will take place at Stall6. The audience is invited to experience the piece in a physical way. In this format, simple movement sequences from the piece will be taught and central themes will be explored through improvisation. The introduction will last approximately 15-30 minutes.

Information on accessibility and language

  • Stepless access

  • Recommended for ages 10 and up

  • The moving introduction will be held in spoken English with translation into sign language (DSGS). If you have any other accessibility requirements, please contact steps@mgb.ch.

  • Sensory stimuli: The performance has sequences with loud music, sudden changes in lighting and the use of haze.

  • Choreographer Hofesh Shechter combines dance with techno.

    Techno is electronic club music.

    Hofesh Shechter works with eight dancers.

    They explore freedom and intimacy in dance and in the club scene.

    The piece is an experience for all the senses.

    Hofesh Shechter often supports young dancers.

    The dancers learn how he works.

    They improve their skills.

  • Choreography:
    Hofesh Shechter
    Dancers:
    Matilde Agostinone, Nagga Baldina, Teige Bisnought, Skiye Edmond, Federica Fantuzzi, Woojin Kwon, Armand Lassus, Ella Roberts
    Music:
    Hofesh Shechter
    Lightning Design:
    Tom Visser
    Costume Design:
    Osnat Kelner
    A Production by:
    Hofesh Shechter Company
    Co-comissioned by:
    Migros-Kulturprozent Tanzfestival Steps, Château Rouge - Annemasse, Espace 1789 Saint-Ouen, Scène nationale de Bourg-en-Bresse, Düsseldorf Festival
    Production support:
    Théâtre de la Ville Paris

  • Hofesh Shechter is recognised as one of the most exciting artists today, renowned for composing atmospheric musical scores to compliment the unique physicality of his movement. He is the artistic director of the UK-based Hofesh Shechter Company, formed in 2008. Shechter has staged and choreographed works on leading international dance companies including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Batsheva Ensemble, Candoco Dance Company, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, NDT 1, Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet Flanders. He has choreographed for theatre, television and opera. In 2016 he received a Tony Award nomination for his choreography for the Broadway revival of “Fiddler on the Roof”. In 2018 Hofesh Shechter was awarded an honorary Order of the British Empire for Services to Dance and the company's first dance film “Hofesh Shechter’s Clowns” was broadcast by the BBC in September to great acclaim. In 2020, Hofesh Shechter Company was named the winner of the Fedora – von Cleef & Arpels Prize for Ballet for “LIGHT: Bach Dances”. In June 2022 “Political Mother: The Final Cut” by Hofesh Shechter was rewarded as best dance film at Cannes World Film Festival.

An experience for all the senses. The works of choreographer Hofesh Shechter are known for their atmospheric musical compositions combined with a unique physicality. Copyright: James Shaw

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