The beating of drums. The clash of bamboo. The roar of battle cries.
What happens on the blood-stained fields serves only as mere glimpses of the complexity of warriors and their journey. Marked with pinnacle and pitfall, the voyage to battle pushes physical and mental limits. In confronting these challenges, a metamorphosis takes place - the warrior transforms with courage, strength, and determination to embody the indomitable human spirit.
Set against the backdrop of a trial, this dance show explores the intricate dynamics, emotions, and tensions that arise as a group of jury members grapple with reaching a verdict. Join us as we witness the dance of deliberation unfold, where every step brings us closer to the ultimate verdict.
Katabasis takes the audience on a mesmerizing journey to the underworld. Watch the dancers evolve through the stages of grief, transforming from darkness to light. from despair to acceptance.
Darkness. Heights. Crowds. Stalkers. War.
“If… then?” explores the universal feeling of fear. From common phobias to the unknown, this paralyzing emotion manifests in unique ways for each person. But in moments of overwhelming fear, how can we support and help each other?
We are fueled by a sense of invincibility - we push our limits and discover the intoxicating sense of success. These so-called victories shape us, and we connect our worth to them. We strive everyday for the strength that we believe we can maintain, but at some point exhausted minds, bodies, and hearts cannot keep this up. They unravel the facade of invincibility, revealing the true vulnerability that defines us.
Once these ideals of strength are unveiled, they teach us that strength does not lie in the false power we portray, but in embracing one's authentic self.