The body is in flight even when it sinks in the darkest hour.

In the dance work AIR BODY SAD, British-American choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe and Norrdans invite the audience into a world of dark fantasy and horror, where every movement is a struggle between despair and hope. Through rhythmic and intense choreography, the work explores the limits of the body and what happens when it moves at the intersection of haunted margins and shiny popular culture.

Colored by the intense fragility of coming of age films, the work reflects the time in life when everything is uncertain, too much, too close. The time when the body gropes for belonging and carries an inner rebellion that cannot be tamed.

Norrdans meets Malik Nashad Sharpe in a collaboration that challenges both traditions and senses. Together with an artistic team that moves effortlessly between art and popular culture, an experience is created in which melancholy and despair are not just goals, but starting points for finding light in the darkness.

About the choreographer Malik Nashad Sharpe:
Malik Nashad Sharpe is a British-American choreographer and performance artist, known for his experimental and politically thought-provoking work.

With an ability to move seamlessly between genres such as music videos, fashion campaigns and contemporary dance, Sharpe challenges traditional notions of dance and choreography. Sharpe’s work often focuses on identity and power structures, examining the body’s relationship to politics and society.

Her work has been acclaimed for its profound and reflective approach to contemporary issues of power, sexuality and identity.

About Norrdans:
Norrdans was founded in the fall of 1995 and has since presented contemporary dance and choreography in all its forms for both young and adult audiences. In addition to performances in more traditional venues, you can find the international ensemble dancing in unexpected places such as streets and squares, libraries or hospital waiting rooms. The mission is to create and offer a diversity of dance experiences through constant artistic exploration.

Tickets: Tornedal & Co (formerly Jala), tickster.com and on site at Haparanda Folkets Hus.
Admission: Ord. 200 SEK and member of Teaterföreningen 150 SEK. Youth & students book free tickets: info@haparandateaterforening.nu.

Participants

Viktoria Andersson
Gorik Bellemans
Ruben Brown
Silas da Silva Roller
Alvilda Faber Striim
Kaelin Isserlin
Kevin Julianto
Sierra Kellman
Sofia Larriera
Ellie Vermunt

Artistic team

Choreography and lighting design: Malik Nashad Sharpe
Music Direction: Tabitha Thorlu Banguru
Set design: Felix Villiers
Costume design: Erik Annerborn

Producer: Erik Annerborn

Norrdans