Territory

Upcoming Performances:
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In the piece Territory by Muhammed Kaltuk, five dancers from his independent company MEK dance together with the ballet ensemble. In it, the Basel-based dancer explores the social aspects of territories. What are the consequences of the unwanted and violent invasion of a foreign territory? And how does it come about that an area is defined as a territory and a line as a border? In the geopolitical context, these questions are more topical than ever. Dealing with territorial integrity plays a major role in conflicts. But where does the human need for territories come from, what power and value structures play a role in this and what borders does each individual create for themselves? Based on a very personal approach to this major topic, Kaltuk builds bridges between hip-hop and classical dance, between the independent scene and the municipal theater. Different styles also come together in the music for this piece: Tobias Herzog’s musical arrangement combines songs by rapper Missy Elliott with excerpts from Max Richter’s newly composed version of Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’.

Choreography
Muhammed Kaltuk
Music Arrangement
Tobias Herzog
Text and Dramaturgy
Anna Chiedza Spörri
Choreographic assistance
Cristiana Sciabordi
Dance
Elias Boersma, Lydia Caruso, Anna Chiedza Spörri*, Egon Gerber, Oriana Glory, Lisa Horten-Skilbrei, Lea Korner, Giacomo Altovino, Francisco Patricio, Matias Rocha Moura, Anthony Ramiandrisoa, Toschkin Schalnich, Rachelle Scott
Stage and Light
Lukas Marian
Costumes
Jorina Weiss
Dramaturgy
Sarah Brusis