Sharing

Maria Combi, Anna Heinimann, Gregor Vogel

SHARING: GISELLE, HOW TO?

How does physical appearance affect our conception of a character? Does it have an influence on how we expect such a character to act? Can we detach a performer we see on stage from the gender, age or ethnicity they present? Taking inspiration from the iconic ballet Giselle, Maria Combi, Anna Heiniman and Gregor Vogel are basing their research on its characters, storyline and most importantly: on its physical translation. During their two-week residency at Tanzhaus Zürich, they will question if and how it is possible to make this still relevant and aligned with values of the present age: can revolution come from the core of old beliefs? Can change happen within the physical traditions of steps, gestures and postures? Or does everything need to fall in order to be rebuilt?

The work-in-progress Sharing will be followed by a brief audience discussion with the artists, who say the following about themselves: "While we have different ages and face different challenges in life, we still found each other sharing the same core questions as artists navigating late-stage capitalism. In our research, we question the representation of the female body, investigating how gender has been portrayed in the dance industry and more generally in society throughout the times as well as today."

  • Studio 2
    Tanzhaus Zürich
    Wasserwerkstrasse 127a
    8037 Zürich
  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • This event is free of charge

Concept Maria Combi, Anna Heinimann, Gregor Vogel
Performance Maria Combi, Anna Heinimann, Lukas Scheidegger

Photos Anna Heinimann

Maria Combi

Maria’s research explores the dramaturgical potential of the body, borrowing figures from the natural world which she studies and brings into movement in order to find humanity in the non-human. Through her interdisciplinary approach, she collaborates with various artists, bringing the choreographic language into conversation with different mediums. Since graduating from the Zurich University of the Arts' choreography master program in July 2023, Maria has been working with Tempio del Futuro Perduto from Miland, while implementing independent projects in the European scene. She recently started venturing into music writing with the support of the composers of the music group l’écume des jours and producer Claudio Matta.

Anna Heinimann

Anna Heinimann is a performer, teacher and choreographer who expresses her passion for dance in various fields. As co-founder and co-director of Kollektiv F from Bern, she shaped the creative direction of the group until 2019, creating stage works for young audiences. The collective was also active as associated artist at Dampfzentrale Bern. Anna has extensive experience teaching dance classes and giving workshops. Together with hip-hop dancer Pascale Altenburger, she has developed works with young people that convey ideas of community through dance. She has also realized her own choreographies at Tanzhaus Zürich and Dampfzentrale Bern. Currently, Anna teaches Creative Children's Dance at Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich and recently completed her Master in Teaching and Coaching Dance Professionals at the Zurich University of the Arts ZHdK with distinction.

Gregor Vogel

Gregor Vogel is a freelance conceptual artist based in Zurich. His practice bridges various realms within the field of visual art such as relational aesthetics, environmental science and digital media. Apart from his endevours in visual art, he engages with literary fiction, music production and architecture, encompassing similar topics of interest within various fields. He holds a Master’s in Fine Arts from the Zurich University of the Arts ZHdK. His work has been shown at numerous group and solo exhibitions across Switzerland, Europe and Asia. His most recent projects include a group exhibition at Helmhaus in Zurich, a solo exhibition at Kunst(Zeug)Haus in Rapperswil/Jona as well as a site-specific architectural art commission for the Canton of Zurich.