Six solos by Frédéric Gies

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Weld, Norrtullsgatan 7, as we celebrate the artistry of Frédéric Gies through a captivating showcase of solos! 💃✨

This special event marks a decade since Gies’ renowned performance of Dance is Ancient. 🌍 Since then, he has been busy crafting innovative choreography, and for the first time, we’re thrilled to present five of his extraordinary solos, concluding with the premier of Dans (Sverige) – solo template version.

📅 Evening Program:

• 7:00 PM - Tribute to Kurt Jooss’ Green Table (2025)
• 7:45 PM - Deflecting Misfortune and Averting the Evil Eye (2024)

💡 Details:

Entry: Pay what you can; we recommend 100 SEK per evening.

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About the Performances:

Tribute to Kurt Jooss’ Green Table (2025)
In this powerful piece, Manuel Pelmuș and Frédéric Gies reinterpret Jooss’s iconic antiwar ballet, The Green Table (1932), delving into themes of diplomacy's futility amidst fascism and war. Through this solo performance, Gies engages in a vital dialogue with the original choreography and its socio-political implications, invoking the tradition of danse macabre to reflect on our current global tensions.

• Concept & Choreography: Frédéric Gies & Manuel Pelmuș
• Performance by: Frédéric Gies
• Music: Fiedel
• Lighting Design: Thomas Zamolo
• Costume Design: Grzegorz Matlag
  Supported by ERSTE Foundation and Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA).

Deflecting Misfortune and Averting the Evil Eye (2024)
This innovative piece translates the ancient ritual practice of anasyrma into a vibrant dance, emphasizing its protective symbolism and its resonance in contemporary protest. By honoring various dance and feminist performances, this work interrogates the intricate balance between poetic expression and political action.

• Choreography & Dance by: Frédéric Gies
• Music: Fiedel
• Costume Design: Grzegorz Matlag
  Premiered at Maison de la Danse, Malmö, and presented at several festivals, with support from Kulturrådet, Malmö Stad, and Region Skåne.

Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of dance, creativity, and critical thought! 🌟🎉