Charge
Karoliina Loimaala
Muddiverse
What is the starting point of this project?
I wanted to charge people with movement and the pure joy of dancing in public spaces. With humour, Charge stands up to the rise of the far right, particularly the erosion of core values in Finnish politics.
What is its specific feature?
Charge emerges from a state of tiredness, anxiety and hopelessness, which the piece transforms into joy and a collective celebration through movement, rhythm and a touch of humour.
Why participate in the Danse élargie competition?
I would really like to see the piece performed in different contexts and spaces. The piece always gives the audience a real energy boost. Charge is ready to be performed anywhere, anytime.
Karoliina Loimaala is a choreographer, dancer and teacher based in Helsinki. Her work has been performed in Europe, Benin and India. She now focuses on dance performances in public spaces, with the aim of bringing joy and art into everyday life.
Credits
- CHOREOGRAPHY
- Karoliina Loimaala
- SOUND DESIGN
- Iida Hägglund
ㅤ - WITH
- Krista-Julia Arppo, Samuele Baschieri, Marion Bosetti, Anni Kaila, Karoliina Loimaala, Maya Oliva
ㅤ - PRODUCTION
- Muddiverse
- WITH THE SUPPORT OF
- Kone foundation, Finnish cultural Foundation, Arts Promotion centre, Wihuri Foundation, Finnish Cultural Institute pour le Benelux – TelepArt, Urban Apa, Friskis ET Svettis Helsinki, Myrskyryhmä, Kotkan meripäivät, Espoo cultural centre, Stoa cultural centre, Puistokatu 4, Teurastamo, ville de Tuusula, ARTOulu
- WITH THE SUPPORT FOR DANSE ÉLARGIE OF
- Circus and Dance Finland.
- IN COLLABORATION WITH
- l’Institut finlandais.
© Miikkael Kukkula