- Performance type:
- Dance
- Duration:
- 1 h
A work team consisting of six dancers and three large painted canvases.
KNØ is a dance performance by Berstad/Holden/Becker, with music composed by Stine Janvin. Inspired by the idea that people's way of being in the world is primarily sustained by activities such as gathering, carrying, holding, and sharing, KNØ takes a physical approach with touch, folds, lifts, strokes, grasps, pushes, leaning, song, and breathing, in and out of sync. With backs and knees capable of different loads, the work is kneaded forward by voices and bodies collectively.
The performance seeks beyond the theatrical space, to more natural spaces, where people meet, and where work happens. KNØ saw its world premiere in the autumn of 2023, and this is the first time the performance is being staged outdoors. Signe Becker was last seen in Bergen with the performance Over ævne at Meteor 2023. Paintings from this performance will be a part of KNØ.
Photo: Tale Hendnes
Recommended age
0–99
Contributors
Ingeleiv Berstad, Pernille Holden concept, coreography
Signe Becker concept, scenography, costume
Stine Janvin composer
Terje Tjøme Mossige, Rina Rosenqvist, Mathias Aas Stoltenberg, Jens Trinidad, Pernille Holden, Ingeleiv Berstad co-creating performers
Melanie Fieldseth dramaturg
Christian Obermayer lighting design
Toril Skipnes, Anita Gundersen, Camilla Lilleengen, Frode Holgersen painting
Maja Wilhite Hannisdal video
Alette Rørvik, Tale Hendnes photo
A co-production between
Bergen International Festival and BIT Teatergarasjen