In-process sharing: MANEATER by Hazem Header
In-process performance sharing: MANEATER by Hazem Header
Performing to the evocative old songs of Egyptian Singers and composed tracks of Egyptian Politicians’ speeches; A Solo dancer exposes the fractured and toxic relationship of Egypt and its rulers, politicians and Egyptian people as he delves into the complexity of his love for Egypt in an attempt to reconcile patriotism with disillusionment, and light of hope with darkness of oppression.”. It shines a light on his deep rooted connection to his memory of The Egyptian revolution and suggests the power of what hope may do. Poetic and passionate, MANEATER… has an intricate physicality, Egyptian folk dance and is unashamedly romantic in its celebration of loving Egypt
Post sharing talk about the work with Hazem Header
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Hazem Header is an Egyptian contemporary dancer and choreographer. In 2021, he founded the Breaking Walls Dance Film Festival, Egypt’s and the region’s first dance film festival. Prior to that in 2017, Hazem launched the Breaking Walls Festival, Cairo’s first international festival for site-specific performances. Previously, he combined his passion for movement and artistry to create NÜT Dance Company-NDC in 2013, a legally recognized entity in Cairo that produces dance performances and cultural events. Hazem has gained international recognition for his contributions to contemporary performing arts. He was selected in 2021 as a member of the IETM/International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts’ Global Connectors program and, in 2024, was elected to the IETM Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Hazem earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, with a focus on personal training, biomechanics, and kinesiology. He also studied at the governmental center, Cairo Contemporary Dance Centre (CCDC) at the Cairo Opera House.
Anna-Maria Rammou (AMR) is a sound artist and composer of electronic music. She creates in situ compositions for live performances. Her work has been released on cassette by various labels, including the Paris-based Vice de Forme and she has performed live at various venues in Europe. Her music is characterized by noisy and electroacoustic elements. She uses analog hardware and programming languages to produce sound and processes live sounds from semi-modular synthesizers, acoustic instruments and field recordings. She is part of Triangle Error, an improvisation group with electronics and clarinet. She hosts a fortnightly radio show, “Under The Seams”, at Stegi Radio. She composes music for dancing performances and films including the award-winning animated short film Pulsión (2019) by Pedro Casavecchia.
DIMITRA MITROPOULOU grew up between Athens and Longos, Achaia. She studied theatre at EMPROS Drama School and Philosophy & History of Science at the University of Athens. She works as an actress, dance dramaturg and assistant director.
As an actress and assistant director, she has collaborated with the directors Natasha Triantafylli, Georgia Mavragani, George Sachinis, Irini Fanarioti, Anna Tzakou, Kostas Papakonstantinou, Aris Balis, Lefteris Yovanidis, Christos Stergioglou, Konstantin Bogomolov, Dimitris Xanthopoulos, Thanos Papakonstantinou, etc. She has participated in performances at National Theatre, Athens and Epidaurus Festival, Greek National Opera, Onassis Cultural Centre, Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, and in many theatres and festivals abroad.
As a dramaturg, she collaborates with the choreographers Ioanna Portolou (Griffon Dance Company), Chara Kotsali, Margarita Trikka (Prolet OCD), Ilias Chatzigeorgiou and Christiana Kosiari. Since 2009, she has been a regular member of Aerites Dance Company as a choreographer’s assistant to Patricia Apergi and as a stage manager of the company’s tour.
With support from The Danish Arts Foundation and The City of Copenhagen
Co-Production: NÜT Dance Company and Breaking Walls Festival – Egypt, This is a Domino Project – Croatia and Warehouse9 – Denmark
Work-in-Progress Showing: ‘Drama’ by A Ourø / A Kasakove
Welcome to a work-in-progress showing of the work ‘Drama’. We will perform a 20 minute glimpse of the piece after which we welcome you to a casual reflection discussion and some good snacks.
Work-in-progress program text:
‘Drama’ is the last part of a trilogy of works on loss that began in 2018. These works attend to the unknown, the unknowable, the looming, and the never fully graspable. The performance ‘Drama’ takes place in a tragicomic sphere, where comedy and grief accompany each other. The piece uses humor as a way to address hopelessness. The research looks into different artistic forms of drama without imposing a clear narrative or a definitive plot. ‘Drama’ navigates between concrete references and fragile and abstract forms. As we now near the end of this trilogy, we reflect how this work can take part in addressing grief at this current time. The work does not look for a resolution, yet it creates a stage, invites an audience and proposes a dance with humor, uncertainty and a sense of communal solitude.
The costumes have been developed in close collaboration with costume designer Lærke Valum
Dance, choreography, music and production by Anna Lea Ourø and Amalia Kasakove
Music mentorship by ML Buch
Tailoring by Aina Erika Jonasson
With the support of Warehouse9, Milvus Artistic Research Center, Bora Bora, La Bellone, Théâtre Sévelin 36, Dansehallerne, Ställbergs Gruva, Aaben Dans, Dance Cooperative and Dansk Skuespillerforbund and Statens Kunstfond.
Bio:
Anna Lea Ourø (DK) and Amalia Kasakove (FIN/SWE) form the artist duo A Ourø / A Kasakove that resides in the field of dance and choreography. They have both received a Bachelor in Dance and Choreography from The Danish National School of Performing Arts (2017). Kasakove holds a MFA in Choreography from Stockholm University of the Arts (2022) and Ourø is currently amidst the Master in Choreography and Performance studies at Justus-Liebig-Universität in Gießen. Their work has been situated at places such as Warehouse9, Ställbergs Gruva, Aaben Dans, Milvus Artistic Research Center, La Bellone, Théâtre Sévelin 36, HAUT, Dansehallerne, DANSEatelier, CPH STAGE and Dance Cooperative.
How to attend:
Free, no need to RSVP, just turn up.
Access Information:
Warehouse9 has level free entrance to the space and an accessible toilet that can be accessed via a certified stairlift.
All events at Warehouse9 are considered “relaxed”. We operate with a safer space policy and ask that you orientate yourself upon entry to the space.
