A new dance performance by choreographer Ludvig Daae for Swedish dance company Skånes
Dansteater about the dream of creating magic out of the mundane, turning dust into gold.
Medieval alchemy, the dream of making gold, may be the most utopian of all sciences.
Alchemy pushes the boundaries of science and finds a home in the world of imagination.
For Norwegian choreographer Ludvig Daae, this dream of transforming everyday experiences
into something different and elevated is a central part of creating art.
In his new dance performance 'Attempting Alchemy', Ludvig Daae searches for utopia. He
wants to transform ordinary movements, themes and objects into beauty, magic and gold.
In 'Attempting Alchemy', four dancing bodies move through the space in formations, like a
changing kaleidoscope. Chasing fleeting moments where it feels like the stars are aligned.
Invites you to keep faith in the inherent power of people to reach new heights together.
Concept, choreography and set design: Ludvig Daae
Dance and choreography: Kit Brown, Jeanne Delsus, Hazuki Kojima and Michael Marquez
Costume design: Tove Berglund
Music and composition: William Rickman
Light design: Emanuel Arvanitis
Rehearsal director: Jenia Kasatkina
Performance photos by Jubal Battisti and Carl Johan Folkesson
Poster photo by David Möller
