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Tanz im August: Marrugeku – Straight Talk

The latest work by Australian-based company Marrugeku is a unique interplay of dance, sound, and installation – emotionally charged with sadness, anger, joy, and resistance. With „Jurrungu Ngan-ga” (Yawuru for “straight talk”) the company boldly investigates that which Australia wishes to lock away. The dancers address the human rights violations in Australia’s prisons and confront Australia’s shameful fixation with incarceration by connecting outrageous levels of Indigenous prisoners to the indefinite detaining of asylum seekers. The starting point of their work are reports by Yawuru leader and activist Patrick Dodson, as well as the factual account “No Friend but the Mountains”, which won Australia’s most prestigious literary award, by Kurdish-Iranian writer Behrouz Boochani, who interned for several years on Manus Island.

Marrageku tours worldwide and is dedicated to introducing audiences to Indigenous knowledge systems and the compelling experience of intercultural performance. The company is a pioneer in intercultural performances that give a voice to the most marginalized. Based between Broome in Western Australia and Sydney, Marrugeku is led by choreographer/dancer Dalisa Pigram and director/dramaturg Rachael Swain. Working together for 27 years, they co-conceive the company’s productions, collaborating with an intercultural cast of performers stemming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

photos: Julieta Segura

Tanz im August: Sebastian Matthias – Urban Creatures

by Marie | Performance

When does digital content become a threat? How do new, virtual worlds incite fear, the oldest emotion of mankind, in our bodies? In the music-theatre and dance performance “Urban Creatures”, by German choreographer Sebastian Matthias, visitors encounter odd and unruly creatures driven by fear in a living soundscape. Via the loudspeakers of their mobile phones, they listen to electronic sounds that react to physical proximity and together merge into a collective body of sound.

The audience is requested to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the start of the performance and to bring a fully charged, Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. On site, the festival team will be happy to help you install the free “Urban Creatures” app, which plays the sound of the piece on your smartphone and is therefore necessary for participation.

Tanz im August: Daina Ashbee – Time, Creation, Destruction

by Marie | Performance

Canadian choreographer Daina Ashbee’s first group piece began with the exploration of a sensation: the solace everyone feels in the embrace of our dogs, in howling with our canine companions. Between growling, yelps, tears and calls, female and male bodies cross and pile on all fours, passing through trance-like states of pain and submission. In rejecting colonialist and capitalist models of classification, Ashbee creates a space for the fleeting, the transitory and the exposed.

Tanz im August: Stages of Crisis by Constanza Macras – Dorkypark

by Frank | Theater Show

Last year, the new production by Constanza Macras had to premiere as an online stream, but luckily this year it can be performed live in front of an audience at the arena of the Gärten der Welt park as part of the Tanz im August festival.

In 2013 Constanza Macras | DorkyPark created the fourhour performative forest walk “Forest: The Nature of Crisis”, which interwove a return to romanticism with the world’s deepening economic and ecological crises. With “Stages of Crisis” the Berlin based choreographer develops this piece further and brings it to another place: a supermarket where products present themselves as the ultimate counter point to nature. A troop of bold, mismatched characters retell the stories of modified fairytales set in an absurd dystopia. In the midst of violent upheaval, they grapple with overconsumption, internet culture and the need for theatre itself.

Photo: Thomas Aurin

Dancing to the Heat – The Highlights of Tanz im August 2019

by Claudio | Theater

photo: Mathieu Doyon.

August is the month of dance in Berlin. We would love to show you our selection of highlights for the upcoming festival Tanz im August celebrating contemporary dance from all over the world.

Heat becomes movement and movement becomes a dance. While spoken word theaters are traditionally closed during summer for almost 6 to 8 weeks, the dance scene celebrates this period with all kinds of intense programs. While most dance schools, like Tanzfabrik or Marameo, offer intense workshops, for the people who rather watch than dance themselves there is a big festival celebrating the variety of contemporary dance: Tanz im August.

This year’s program has several highlights to offer. Most of the pieces will have their German or even worldwide premiere. This means that the following highlights are more of an intuitive choice than an exclusive selection since we had no chance to see any of these in person. Feel free to check out the whole program yourself and see if something else might spark your interest.

The Diverse World of Contemporary Dance at Tanz im August Festival

by Amanda Artiaga | Theater

Company Wayne McGregor

The Tanz im August Festival is back showcasing the immensely diverse world of contemporary dance on the stages of Berlin! From the August 10 to September 2 you’ll be able to enjoy and experience a wide range of dances throughout the city. From international productions by established creators to newcomers and world premieres. On top of that, the program also includes talks and workshops so the public can engage by participating and learn through action. And now, without further ado, we present you our selection of the 10 most exciting pieces from this edition of Tanz im August. Enjoy!

Berlin’s Sexy Dance Highlights in the Summer

by Claudio | Theater

photos: Carrie Schneider

Nudity is nothing a Berliner is particularly shocked about. In contrary, I think that Berlin is the city with the most public nakedness in the world if you consider all the nude beaches and public sex parties. It is also a different nakedness than in a tropical or Mediterranean city because the weather is not actually inviting to take off your close. The Berlin nudity is a public statement to the liberation of the human body from all the social, political and gender oppressions. At least that is what I like to read into it, even though I doubt that all of the half naked 19year old kids at the Pornceptual parties would agree.

But I am losing track here. Let’s discuss Berlin’s political intentions on nudity another time… I actually just wanted to recommend a damn sexy contemporary dance festival starting today: Tanz im August. Scrolling through the pics I saw some naked flesh popping up in the press folder and I was wondering if a conservative audience would claim that the dance world needs sex to get more attention from the younger audience. This could not be more wrong. Dance is not automatically sexy when the bodies on stage are naked.

But there is an element of contemporary dance that I find extremely sexy (which is why I also used this alluring headline). It is the intensity and the ability to control, perform and present yourself and your body that intrigues the spectator. A contemporary performer is always in a constant dialogue between his own body and the audience and is within this dialogue able to create tension and persuasion. From my point of view, most of the times the nakedness of a performer is actually not erotic but rather a narration of intimacy and disclosure.

We selected several dance pieces from the festival taking places in some of our favorite theaters including Sophiensaele, Hau and Volksbühne, that we think are promising and worth visiting. Our recommendations after the jump.

the Animated Ball by Magia 007

by Frank | Event

Germany has had a lot ok kikis and casual main scene functions – it’s time for a main BALL! Hello!

Magia 007 is proud to present to you – the ANIMATED Ball

A ball dedicated to the world of cartoons. So many cartoon tv shows and movies played a big part in shaping us as kids, but cartoons are not just for kids! We will now get the chance to relive some of these memories through the magic of ballroom. This is actually a main-scene-reboot of The Animated Kiki Ball in Oldenburg in 2020. But this time, shit’s getting serious. Themes might seem broad for some categories, this is on purpose – look the themes up, get your references, and get creative! I will not do your homework for you.

Let’s raise the standard for our ballroom scene. We are going to have a fab night together and look TF GOOD! For this ball, Magia is collaborating with Fernando Zapata, a Colombian Salsa dancer and choreographer, event planner, and owner of the Zapatissimo Tanzschule. Together they guarantee a night to remember.

The Animated Ball will be hosted by Magia 007,
MC Magia 007
DJ: Bree 007

JUDGES
Gorgeous Zima Gucci
Zaniah Revlon
Xena Miyake Mugler
Gina Comme des Garçons
Legendary European Mother Leo St Laurent
Elijah Makaveli
Typhoon 007

🚨 House tables available for purchase, check “discussion” or @yagequinn instagram highlights 🚨

PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/9c52NNxLM9P9Vt7E8
Entrance participants: 12€
Spectators: 16€
Abendkasse: 18€
email for productions: breehauschild@gmail.com
Categories (not in order)

❧ REALNESS ☙
Sitcoms

✧ MF Realness (1🏆 Trans Man, 1🏆 BQ)
The Boondocks
“The Boondocks” is an animated television series that follows the lives of the Freeman family, particularly the two young African-American brothers, Huey and Riley, as they navigate their new suburban surroundings while offering satirical commentary on race, politics, and social issues.

✧ FQ Schoolgirl Realness
The Proud Family
Dress as Penny Proud, and present your campaign for student president.

❧ FACE ☙

✧ BQ Face
Bambi
Your face is a wonder of nature. Bring the beautiful scenery of the Bambi movies into your effect.

✧ FF Face (🏆Drags, 🏆 Woman, 🏆 FQ)
The Little Mermaid
Is it really better down where it’s wetter? The beauty of the ocean has washed ashore and made its way to Berlin, your face so radiant and stunning, it’s known for luring sailors to their death. Come in a dress inspired by Ariel in the Little Mermaid.

✧ Androgynous Face
Sailor Moon
The world of anime is known for having many androgynous, gender-mysterious, and gender-playful characters. You can’t talk about this without mentioning Sailor Uranus. Create your own version of Sailor Uranus’s outfit, however fitting to present your androgynous beauty.

❧ FASHION ☙

✧ Fashion Killer
Winx Club
Fashion plays a prominent role in “Winx Club,” with each character sporting unique and vibrant outfits that reflect their individual personalities and powers. The show showcases a wide range of magical and imaginative fashion designs, from elegant dresses to trendy casual wear, adding an extra layer of visual appeal to the series.

✧ Best Dressed
Disney Villain Gala
It’s so good to be bad – All the villains are winning and filthy reach, and it is the night of their annual gala. Come in an elegant interpretation of a cartoon Disney villain’s attire.

❧ PERFORMANCE ☙

Avatar: The Last Airbender
an exceptional television show that captivates audiences with its rich storytelling, well-developed characters, and intricate world-building, seamlessly blending elements of fantasy, adventure, and profound moral lessons. With its compelling narrative, stunning animation, and thoughtful exploration of themes like redemption, destiny, and the power of friendship, the series has earned widespread acclaim and continues to resonate with viewers of all ages.

✧ Old Way vs New Way
The Fire Nation has conquered the Earth Kingdom, but now, a rebellion is born.
Old Way: Earthbenders
New Way: Firebenders
Only one Nation can win the fight.

✧ BQVF Soft and Cunt
Waterbenders
D(r)ip, freeze, and meltttt in a blue outfit inspired by the Northern and Southern Water tribes.

✧ BQVF Dramatics
Airbenders
Blow everyone away with your swiftness in clothing that moves in the wind with you as you spin like an air nomad.

✧ Tag Team FF Performance
Swamp benders
The Foggy Swamp Tribe is one of the three Water Tribes. It is made up of descendants of individuals who migrated from the South Pole to the Foggy Swamp in the Earth Kingdom. Incorporate swamp elements, such as plant life, into your effects.

✧ Beginners Performance
Sandbenders
When you get bored of surfing on sand dunes, you learn to vogue. Your effect for this category should be in an off-white shade like you came straight from the desert.

✧ Hands Performance
Avatar
You are the Avatar, master of all four elements. The thought of the possibility of not winning a trophy has caused you to go into the avatar state. Wear an outfit fitting the nation you feel closest to and wear mandatory blue sunglasses.

❧ RUNWAY ☙

Steven Universe
an animated series celebrated for its progressive and inclusive themes, tackling topics such as gender identity, same-sex relationships, and body positivity with sensitivity and nuance. The show’s diverse cast of characters, compelling storytelling, and emphasis on empathy and acceptance have made it a significant cultural phenomenon, inspiring and resonating with viewers of all ages, especially those seeking representation and understanding of marginalized communities. By challenging societal norms and promoting love, understanding, and self-acceptance, “Steven Universe” has had a profound social impact, fostering important conversations and has been a milestone in broadening the representation and visibility of queer and especially non-binary people.

✧ OTA European Runway
Rose Quartz
Strut down the runway in an all pink look inspired by the former leader of the Crystal Gems, Rose Quartz.

✧ OTA All American Runway
Greg Universe
Before Steven’s dad owned a car wash he was a musician with a dream. Walk the runway like a rockstar.

✧ Beginners Runway
Crystal Gems
The Crystal Gems are a group of powerful, intergalactic beings from “Homeward”, where gender and sex are not a thing. They are rebels who protect Earth from various threats while embracing their unique gem-based abilities, each representing different gemstones and embodying different facets of identity and personality. Walk the runway and save the day as one of the Crystal Gems. Prop Mandatory.

❧ SEX & BODY ☙

✧ Sex Siren (🏆MF, 🏆FF, 🏆NB)
The Flintstones
Sex has been around for a long time – get down and dirty like it’s the Stone Age.

✧ Team Body (1 MF+ 1 FF)
The Fairly OddParents
Cosmo and Wanda, you ain’t slick! Timmy Turner’s fairy godparents have disguised themselves as the bits of clothing that our Body contestants are wearing.

❧ SPECIAL CATEGORIES ☙

✧ Production as a House
Lilo and Stitch
Ohana means family, create a production to showcase your house’s members with whatever mix of categories in beach wear inspired by the characters’ clothing (floral patterns, bathing suits, etc.). Please don’t appropriate Hawaiian culture. Send Bree your track before the 15th of August. Maximum 6 house members.

✧ Vogue to Reggaeton
Dora the Explorer
Danos más gasolina wearing pink and orange. A Dora bob is optional… but definitely a bonus.

✧ Lip Sync
Choose a song or theme sing from your favorite cartoon show or movie and immerse us into your world. Send track to DJ Bree before the 15th of August.

Free and Outdoors: 10 Great Events of the Kultursommerfestival in Berlin in August & September

by Frank | Events

Advert. photo: Fabian Brennecke.

This summer in Berlin has undoubtedly been more eventful than ever. In the last few weeks, we have attended more events and parties than we have in a long time, and I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun and beautiful moments.

We owe many of these events to the Kultursommerfestival, which has just celebrated its half-time. Since the end of June, around 100 cultural events have been taking place throughout Berlin, free of charge and outside. There is a lot to experience here until September 3, and to give you an overview, we have picked out 10 highlights for you that you should definitely visit.

Berlin’s Clubculture Reboot: PCR-Test Indoor Parties & Vaccination Night Events

by Frank | Pandemic, Party

It feels like Berlin’s nightlife has been on hold for so long now, we can’t even remember how a club looks and smells on the inside. While the few clubs blessed with an outdoor area are shyly and quietly hosting some open-air parties this summer giving at least a small part of Berlin clubbers a bit of dancefloor magic, the majority of clubs that only have indoor dancefloors (which are about 75%) are now shut down for over a year.

Of course, this has totally created an imbalance. For the clubs, because those that don’t have the luxury of outdoor space are clearly at a disadvantage here, but also for clubbers because since there are so few options for legal parties that many organizers decided to keep their events on the low, or even if they publicly announce them, tickets sell out within hours which leaves many willing ravers without access to all the fun. This, too, seems pretty unfair.

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