Go Batty for Summer Solstice!
Bring your bat mask or finest solstice clothing!
Together, we celebrate our longest day followed by our shortest night with a walk around Damhussøen while we marvel at one of the most fascinating nocturnal creatures, the bats.
Performance artist and bat ambassador, Linh Le invites you for a performative walk around Damhussøen where we will be attentive to the nocturnal bat species. Linh will make a few stops during the walk and share methods of attentiveness and calm breathing and movement exercises. Together, we will explore the transition from light to darkness.
Who can participate?
All ages and capabilities. We do ask that children are accompanied by an carer.
capacity will be set at 20 participants. Participation is free. First come, First serve basis.
Meeting place:
Damhuskanten café: link to map
Please arrive 10 minutes before the event start time.
Access Information:
The walk is a total of 3,6 km.
Public toilets are located on the lake route. The walking route surface is mostly even consisting of asphalt and shorter sections are packed with gravel.
Language:
English or Danish, depending on the needs of the group.
About the Artist:
Performance artist and ambassador of brown long-eared bat, Linh Le promotes knowledge of bats through sensory experiences and has developed performative workshops since she had the opportunity to be an artist-in-residency in Austin, Texas through Warehouse9’s and MoHA’s UnlistedProjects residency program. During the residency, Linh developed bat meditation, an interactive scream performance inspired by bat screams, and volunteered at the Austin Bat Refuge, where she helped with bat rehabilitation.
Linh is co-founder of performance climate activist collective Becoming Species and a board member of the nationwide association Species’ Ambassadors.
https://linhle.dk/
Becoming Bats: Mask Workshop
Learn how to build a mask!
We will build a mask of a bat species and pay tribute to the bats and their fight for survival in our time of biodiversity crisis.
About the workshop:
The mask workshops are divided into two parts: 1) Building the mask. Then it needs to dry. 2) Painting the mask.
If you are only able to participate the first day, you can bring the mask with you and paint it at home.
REMEMBER TO BRING A BIKE HELMET. We will use it as a base to build the mask.
ALL OTHER MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED. If you do not have a bike helmet, please write and we will find one for you.
You can use the mask for performances, actions, demonstrations, halloween, celebration days as Biodiversity Day or Earth Day or for our summer solstice June the 21st where we will have our bat walk around Damhussøen.
You can prepare at home and think about what bat species you would like to make a mask of. Otherwise, there will be a book of pictures of bats that you can look through to find your bat species.
Facilitator Linh has learned the mask building technique by mask builder Randi Kjær
Dates & Times:
Part I: Saturday June the 14th at 13.00-17.00
Part II: Wednesday June the 18th at 15.00-19.00
We strongly recommend that you come to both workshops.
Who can participate?
All ages. Children under 12 years should be accompanied with adults who can help them out with making the masks.
Free to participate. We ask that you sign-up as spaces are limited to 20 participants.
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.
About the Artist:
Linh Le (she / her) works with performative activism and fights for a just world for life on earth. At the moment, she explores the sensuousness and philosophy of species, making rituals for the diversity of life.
Linh Le is of a new generation of artists who with their own bodies are exploring the possibility of finding a balance between a growing desperation in a world of polycrisis and maintaining the belief in a different way of being human / species.
As a child of freedom fighters who came to Denmark as boat refugees from Vietnam, and as a witness to their struggles in Danish society, Linh Le is strongly called to free herself through dance, to challenge the norms, to transcend boundaries and explore how the body can act, transform and demand space for the less heard voices.
Linh Le is educated in Aesthetics and Culture from Aarhus University and Performance Design & Planning from Roskilde University. She is co-founder and member of the performance climate activist group Becoming Species which in close alliance with Extinction Rebellion and Embassy of the Species Copenhagen has made several performative actions in public space to amplify nature’s diverse voices.
Linh Le is also a member of Dance Cooperative, an artist-run platform and association with a physical work- and event space in Valby Copenhagen, organized by 14 local performance artists.
Giorgia Ohanesian Nardin: Pleasure Body
Pleasure Body is a space of theoretical/perceptive/somatic exploration on pleasure.
It offers itself as a facilitation space for practices and conversations connected to pleasure and rest, looking at the questions and multiple meanings that these words hold.
Pleasure Body questions the language around labours of care situating itself as a critical space towards words like wellness, health, healing.
The question that moves Pleasure Body is:
how would you move if you had everything you needed?
Some of the topics that are addressed in Pleasure Body are:
- what are the ways in which the body assimilates/internalizes sistemic oppression?
- how, subsequently, do these structures become ways of being in the body? and in relationships? and in community?
- from this standpoint, what do we mean when we talk about care?
- what have we internalized? and how do we free ourselves from what we have internalized non-consensually?
- how would our lives, societies, worlds be if they were based on pleasure instead of profit?
DATES & TIMES
11.–14.3.2025, 12:30-15:30
Duration: 4 days, 3 hours per day
TO PARTICIPATE
To participate;
as an artist connected to Warehouse9, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to register
as a member of Dansehallerne; book your spot as usual via Dansehallernes webpage.
For all participants;
please send an email to [email protected] briefly stating why you wish to join this space;
Please notify if you cannot be present for the entirety of the scheduled time;
Please let us know if you have any specific needs that we should be aware of;
Please send all information by 04.03.2025.
Spaces are limited and registration is by first come, first serve basis.
CAPACITY
Pleasure Body has a maximum capacity of 15 people, and doesn’t require any professional training or experience in dance to participate. The workshop will be in English. We recommend participating all four days in this workshop.
ACCESSABILITY
Pleasure body is held at Dansehallerne, Franciska Clausens Plads 27 DK-1799 Copenhagen V in Studio 3.
Getting there
Studio 3 is located on the ground floor with step-free access from the main entrance.
Continue straight on towards the changing rooms next to the Foyer. Studio 3 is located at the bottom right corner.
Dansehallerne has an elevator with step-free access to all floors. Accessible and gender-neutral toilets and wardrobes are available on the ground floor.
We kindly ask you to arrive 15 minutes prior to class in time for check-in with the QR code on your ticket.
The workshop is curated and produced in close collaboration with Dansehallerne. Dansehallerne is a national center for dance and choreography.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bat Calligraphy: Calligraphy Workshop
We will paint the spectograms of bats with ink. A spectogram is the visualization of bat sounds. The spectograms look like lines but vary in their form. The art of calligraphy says that you can practice all your life doing one line. One line is very rich just like the one sound of a bat. While we paint, we will listen to their screams and see their screams portrayed on a screen.
This space will be a concentrated room where we can go deep into a meditative state of repetition.
Ink and paper will be provided.
Who can participate? This workshop series is open to everyone. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult carer. There is a maximum number of participants per workshop, we therefore ask the you RSVP in good time to secure a space.
Accessibility: 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 will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Can I participate in more than one workshop? Yes! Feel free to participate in 1, 3, or 5!
Who will facilitate the workshops? Artist, long-eared-bat ambassador and climate activist Linh Le. You can read more about her in her bio below.
Language: English / Danish – depending on needs of the group.
Please Note: Warehouse9 is housed in an old factory building. We recommend that you wear warm clothes.
Much of the methods and knowledge about bats that will be explored during this workshop series come from Linh Le’s participation in the CopenhAustin residency and as a volunteer at Austin Bat Refuge
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linh Le is a performance artist and climate activist. She is also the ambassador of the long-eared bat and part of the performance climate activist collective Becoming Species. Linh spends her time exploring nature, different species and making collective spaces for reflection and action. Besides that, she is also studying NVDA – non-violent direct action and the different strategies to confront injustices and create change.
Playing and exploring with community and other species are at the core of Linh’s practice.
Linh will share her methods in exploring bats which have been developed during her one-month CopenhAustin residency by WH9 and MoHA.
https://linhle.dk/ @linhle_explorer
Supported by The City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Foundation.
Bat Scream: Screaming Workshop
Scream like a brown long-eared bat, a tri-colored bat, a southern yellow bat and many more. Learn the bat species’ distinctive screams and explore methods to interpret and translate their screams to the human voice.
You will learn a bat canon, explore screams and scream together as a choir.
Bat canon and screaming translation developed during CopenhAustin residency where Linh collaborated with artist Sir Beau Regard Esquire from Austin.
Who can participate? This workshop series is open to everyone. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult carer. There is a maximum number of participants per workshop, we therefore ask the you RSVP in good time to secure a space.
Accessibility: 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 will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Can I participate in more than one workshop? Yes! Feel free to participate in 1, 3, or 5!
Who will facilitate the workshops? Artist, long-eared-bat ambassador and climate activist Linh Le. You can read more about her in her bio below.
Language: English / Danish – depending on needs of the group.
Please Note: Warehouse9 is housed in an old factory building. We recommend that you wear warm clothes.
Much of the methods and knowledge about bats that will be explored during this workshop series come from Linh Le’s participation in the CopenhAustin residency and as a volunteer at Austin Bat Refuge
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linh Le is a performance artist and climate activist. She is also the ambassador of the long-eared bat and part of the performance climate activist collective Becoming Species. Linh spends her time exploring nature, different species and making collective spaces for reflection and action. Besides that, she is also studying NVDA – non-violent direct action and the different strategies to confront injustices and create change.
Playing and exploring with community and other species are at the core of Linh’s practice.
Linh will share her methods in exploring bats which have been developed during her one-month CopenhAustin residency by WH9 and MoHA.
https://linhle.dk/ @linhle_explorer
Supported by The City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Foundation.
Bat Prints: Print on Clothes
Batty up your clothes with awesome bat stencil made by artist Iskra! https://www.instagram.com/iskradinkova/
You can also make your own simple stencils.
Bring your old clothes / bags etc.
Materials for stencils, paint and brushes will be provided.
Kids, families are much welcome.
Who can participate? This workshop series is open to everyone. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult carer. There is a maximum number of participants per workshop, we therefore ask the you RSVP in good time to secure a space.
Accessibility: 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 will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Can I participate in more than one workshop? Yes! Feel free to participate in 1, 3, or 5!
Who will facilitate the workshops? Artist, long-eared-bat ambassador and climate activist Linh Le. You can read more about her in her bio below.
Language: English / Danish – depending on needs of the group.
Please Note: Warehouse9 is housed in an old factory building. We recommend that you wear warm clothes.
Much of the methods and knowledge about bats that will be explored during this workshop series come from Linh Le’s participation in the CopenhAustin residency and as a volunteer at Austin Bat Refuge
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linh Le is a performance artist and climate activist. She is also the ambassador of the long-eared bat and part of the performance climate activist collective Becoming Species. Linh spends her time exploring nature, different species and making collective spaces for reflection and action. Besides that, she is also studying NVDA – non-violent direct action and the different strategies to confront injustices and create change.
Playing and exploring with community and other species are at the core of Linh’s practice.
Linh will share her methods in exploring bats which have been developed during her one-month CopenhAustin residency by WH9 and MoHA.
https://linhle.dk/ @linhle_explorer
Supported by The City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Foundation.
Bat Meditation: Becoming Bats
Have you ever wondered how it must feel to fly and scream at night? Come to a one-hour guided meditation where we transform and imagine ourselves being bats, moving around and screaming.
Guided meditation in becoming bats was developed during CopenhAustin residency program by Wh9 and MoHA.
Who can participate? This workshop series is open to everyone. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult carer. There is a maximum number of participants per workshop, we therefore ask the you RSVP in good time to secure a space.
What to wear: Warm and comfortable clothes. You will be asked to take a position that your body is comfortable with for the duration of the meditation. For example: sitting, lying down…etc).
Accessibility: 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 will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Can I participate in more than one workshop? Yes! Feel free to participate in 1, 3, or 5!
Who will facilitate the workshops? Artist, long-eared-bat ambassador and climate activist Linh Le. You can read more about her in her bio below.
Language: English
Much of the methods and knowledge about bats that will be explored during this workshop series come from Linh Le’s participation in the CopenhAustin residency and as a volunteer at Austin Bat Refuge
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linh Le is a performance artist and climate activist. She is also the ambassador of the long-eared bat and part of the performance climate activist collective Becoming Species. Linh spends her time exploring nature, different species and making collective spaces for reflection and action. Besides that, she is also studying NVDA – non-violent direct action and the different strategies to confront injustices and create change.
Playing and exploring with community and other species are at the core of Linh’s practice.
Linh will share her methods in exploring bats which have been developed during her one-month CopenhAustin residency by WH9 and MoHA.
https://linhle.dk/ @linhle_explorer
Supported by The City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Foundation.
Bat Walk by Damhussøen
Much activity is happening from dusk to the break of dawn. This is the time when the bats come out and hunt for insects. It seems quiet but in the ultrasonic landscape the screams are loud and happening rapidly. If you are attentive you will see fast shadows appearing here and there. Soon, you will know how and where to spot the creatures of the night.
Linh will guide you through a performative walk where she will hand out scores of attentiveness. Together with others, you let yourself immerse in the land of the bats.
Who can participate? This workshop series is open to everyone. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult carer. There is a maximum number of participants per workshop, we therefore ask the you RSVP in good time to secure a space.
Meeting place: We will meet on the corner of Damhussøen / Roskildevej by The Old Irish Pub at 19.00. Look for a bat flag.
Please note: This event is weather dependent. If it is very windy or rainy there will be no bats and therefore the walk will be canceled.
Accessibility: Public toilets are located on the lake route. The walking route surface is mostly even consisting of asphalt and shorter sections are packed with gravel.
Can I participate in more than one workshop? Yes! Feel free to participate in 1, 3, or 5!
Who will facilitate the workshops? Artist, long-eared-bat ambassador and climate activist Linh Le. You can read more about her in her bio below.
Language: English / Danish – depending on needs of the group.
Much of the methods and knowledge about bats that will be explored during this workshop series come from Linh Le’s participation in the CopenhAustin residency and as a volunteer at Austin Bat Refuge
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linh Le is a performance artist and climate activist. She is also the ambassador of the long-eared bat and part of the performance climate activist collective Becoming Species. Linh spends her time exploring nature, different species and making collective spaces for reflection and action. Besides that, she is also studying NVDA – non-violent direct action and the different strategies to confront injustices and create change.
Playing and exploring with community and other species are at the core of Linh’s practice.
Linh will share her methods in exploring bats which have been developed during her one-month CopenhAustin residency by WH9 and MoHA.
https://linhle.dk/ @linhle_explorer
Supported by The City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Foundation.
🦇The Land of the Many Bats🦇
🦇The Land of the Many Bats🦇
– facilitated by Linh Le
Explore the sensuousness and philosophy of the mysterious bat species! Join us for different activities where there is one for each taste – a walk at dusk, a meditation, prints on clothes, scream choir, calligraphy.
We will learn about the bats through…
1) Bat Walk by Damhussøen:
experiencing them flying around us at dusk by Damhussøen
>Sunday, 22 September 19.00-20.00: RSVP here
2) Bat Meditation:
meditation where we imagine our bodies and limbs transforming into the structure of a bat
>Saturday, 19 October 11.00-12.00: RSVP here
3) Bat Prints:
making bat prints on clothes
>Saturday, 26 October 11.00-12.00: RSVP here
4) Bat Scream:
investigating the different screams of the bats
>Saturday, 16 November 11.00-12.00: RSVP here
5) Bat Calligraphy:
painting and doing calligraphy of the spectograms of bats (the visualization of sounds)
>Saturday, 23 November 11.00-12.00: RSVP here
Much of the methods and knowledge about bats that will be explored during this workshop series come from Linh Le’s participation in the CopenhAustin residency and as a volunteer at Austin Bat Refuge
Who can participate? This workshop series is open to everyone. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult carer. There is a maximum number of participants per workshop, we therefore ask the you RSVP in good time to secure a space.
Can I participate in more than one workshop? Yes! Feel free to participate in 1, 3, or 5!
Who will facilitate the workshops? Artist, long-eared-bat ambassador and climate activist Linh Le. You can read more about her in her bio below.
Language: English / Danish – depending on needs of the group.
Accessibility: Please check the individual events for accessibility details.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Linh Le is a performance artist and climate activist. She is also the ambassador of the long-eared bat and part of the performance climate activist collective Becoming Species. Linh spends her time exploring nature, different species and making collective spaces for reflection and action. Besides that, she is also studying NVDA – non-violent direct action and the different strategies to confront injustices and create change.
Playing and exploring with community and other species are at the core of Linh’s practice.
Linh will share her methods in exploring bats which have been developed during her one-month CopenhAustin residency by WH9 and MoHA.
https://linhle.dk/ @linhle_explorer
Supported by The City of Copenhagen and the Danish Arts Foundation.
Andie Flores: BAD DANCING (workshop)
BAD DANCING is an open group ecstatic dance session that encourages participants to lean all the way into cringe.
In an exploration of embarrassment as process, CopenhAustin/Unlisted Projects artist-in-residence Andie Flores leads BAD DANCING, two hours of dancing for cringe, dancing for social disaster, dancing for sweet clown freedom, all set to a diverse music selection. Join us as we dance alone together in an open space. All welcome, no experience required.
How to attend: The workshop is free and you can RSVP HERE
ACCESS NOTES
Language: English.
Sessions: Feel free to come to all or just one session. Attendance both days is not a necessity, but we of course hope you can.
Who can participate: All are welcome! (Some music selections may not be suitable for children.) Participants should bring an open mind and at least semi-energetic spirit.
Range og movement: Suitable to everyone. Range of physical movement and intensity 100% up to each attendee. You know your body best. Taking breaks encouraged. Comfy clothes and footwear suggested. Water and light snacks provided.
Accessibility details of space: Warehouse9’s workspace has level free entrance to the space and an accessible toilet that can be accessed via a stairlift.
All events at Warehouse9 are considered “relaxed”. We operate with a safer space policy and ask that you orientate yourself with it upon entry to the space.
ABOUT
ANDIE FLORES (b. 1990) (she/her) is a performance artist based in Austin, Texas, who uses embarrassment as a medium for investigating hyper, almost obsessive, visibility in a racialized body across barriers of border, history, and capital. Her practice works to unsettle categorical, site-specific expectations of genres of performance (femininity, Latinidad, drag, citizenry) and aims to recontextualize the mechanisms required to do the work of the absurd. Flores creates experimental live performances that pair identity and comedic culture moments with over-exaggerated, often grotesque shapes and sounds. She is fascinated by the urgent task of world-building at the edge of the limits of art-making.
www.andieflores.com
