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YDIN (Core)
A contemporary circus performance that grabs by the hair, smashes to the floor and embraces. Fingers clasped, hair braided together, carrying the weight of each other four acrobats present their show based on tight companionship. Zero Gravity Companyʼs debut show Ydin (Core) is a fresh and captivating contemporary performance by the new generation of circus. The light and playful performance moves high above the ground. Being grasped by the hair. Focused steps fall on a wire across the air. Toes land on palms. From the reverse side of the beautiful braid of this show we discover scratches and laughter. The gentle human core manifests as ridiculous and touching characters. The characters follow each other persistent as shadows, reaching out to each other and softening the blows. Aerial acrobats Salla Hakanpää, Susanna Keski-Kohtamäki, Maarit Utriainen and tightwire artist Netta Lepistö create a criss-crossing skein of encounters on the stage. The performance digs into the core like a wire to the skin. In the heart of the show we find a human being who disappears, hides and tries to step forth. The concept is woven on the unity of friendship. When braided together even the most fragile tress forms a strong bond on which to rise up in the air. Concept Salla Hakanpää, Susanna Keski-Kohtamäki, Netta Lepistö, Reija Tapaninen, Maarit Utriainen, Ville Walo Direction Ville Walo Choreography Reija Tapaninen, Ville Walo Design Ainu Palmu - Lights Anne Jämsä, Ainu Palmu - Set Anne Jämsä - Costumes and props Joonas Pehrsson - Sound Duration 55 minutes Suitability No spoken language, ages 8 and up Production WHS Zero Gravity Company in co-operation with Cirko – Center for New Circus Premiere: 4.11.2011, Cirko - Center for New Circus, Helsinki /Finland |
"Ydin is a poetic and intimate work of art that gives promises for the future of this new company with strong expressive powers." |
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