Four Pieces including Sjoa and Skjåk

A fresh look at the relationship between the sublime and the ordinary. The ballet surprises by evoking unusual associations and rapid changes of mood, rhythm and choreographic language. Three male and two female dancers are the source of a number of familiar and unfamiliar constellations in the relationship between the role figures. And each time the spectator feels she is beginning to grasp a comfortably recognisable picture of reality, the atmosphere suddenly takes a new turn and she is forced to sharpen her wits and ask herself new questions.

A distinguishing mark of Ingun Bjørnsgaard’s choreographic language is her innovative combination of classical and modern dance and a refreshing play on genres. In some parts of “Four Pieces…” the choreography almost slides into a narrative, but these dramatic situations are continually interspersed with abstract passages. And as always, the choreography unfolds accompanied by Bjørnsgaard’s inscrutable smile, while dark and unfathomable forces seethe under the surface.

Per Henrik Svalastog, Rolf Wallin and Henrik Hellstenius have composed an original score for the performance. All three have long experience in working with Bjørnsgaard, but this is the first time they have collaborated on one and the same production. The result is an exciting and pulsating sound score in which the three composers’ works “merge into” each other.
Four Pieces including Sjoa & Skjåk

Choreography: Ingun Bjørnsgaard
Dancers: Christopher Arouni, Sigrid Edvardsson/Halldís Ólafsdottir, Lars Jacob Holm, Erik Rulin, Lone Torvik
Composers: Per Henrik Svalastog, Henrik Hellstenius og Rolf Wallin
Stage design/costumes: Thomas Björk
Sound design: Morten Pettersen, Ken Ruben Theodorsen
Lighting design: Jean Vincent Kerebel
Length: 60 minutes
Produced by: Ingun Bjørnsgaard Prosjekt
Co-produced by: TanzBremen
Executive producers: DanielsenKroepelien Artsmanagement
Supported by: The Norwegian Council for Cultural Affairs, the Norwegian Fund for Performing Artists, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs