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Katalog for Norway Now. USA (2021) | Download | ||
Performing Arts Hub Norway's catalogue 2000 | 2000 | Download |
Jo Strømgren Kompani
The mission of Jo Strømgren Kompani, established in 1998, is to produce and perform a wide range of innovative and inspiring pieces by Jo Strømgren for national and international touring.
The new home venue for JSK in Oslo is now the Opera House. A long term agreement ensures approximately 20 performances annually, both repertory and premieres. This coincides with Jo Strømgren's appointment as Associated Choreographer with The Norwegian National Ballet.
The identity of the company's pieces is shaped by the involvement of core members, whose input is instrumental in developing the repertory and give creative expression to the choreographic material. The company has been growing quickly and is today one of the major contemporary dance companies in Norway.
Information
(Objekt ID 269)Object type | Organization |
Also known as | JSK |
Organization type | Artist company, Production company |
Main focus | Multidisciplinary art, Dance, Education, Theatre, International work |
Established | October 15, 1998 |
mail@jskompani.no | |
Website | Jo Strømgren Kompani |
Expressions | Multidisciplinary, Dance, Theatre |
Contact information
Address | Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo, Norway |
mail@jskompani.no |
Other information
Legal entity | Foundation |
Org nr. | 980 233 464 |
Member of | The Norwegian Association of Performing Arts/NAPA |
The philosophy of Jo Strømgren Kompani:
"A general pessimistic view of the world is the foundation of the company. Humanistic values and common sense seem to be disintegrating, both globally and domestically. The company is however well aware of theatre being a microscopic player in universal contexts, with virtually no significant influence on any larger matters. But the idea of making a contribution for the better is as valid as ever, if ever so marginal. The company therefore humbly defines its ambition as a fart-in-the-universe quest to pinpoint utterly sad human behaviour.
As residents of a rather small country, the company sees no point in communicating to only a local segment representing a large share of common viewpoints and opinions. The company is therefore dedicated to a global arena and determined to exploit tensions within international diversities.
The artistic ambition has always been to present intriguing contexts. Provocation most often leads to rejection and cuddling leads nowhere, but in between there are many ways of tricking people to see, admit and reflect upon uncomfortable and important issues. Universal communication across borders can often be seen as a utopian cliché, but the attempt and the possible achievement do not necessarily have to involve an artistic compromise. Geographical and cultural competence is necessary, as well as an intelligent approach to chosen subjects of scrutiny. Sharp edges can even become sharper if the inter-cultural effort is taken seriously. The company's success in 50 countries with controversial performances has proven this ambition to be legitimate.
The company does not follow a defined method, but seeks to assimilate existing techniques of storytelling and melt this together in a particular style where the personal viewpoint is given maximum priority. Message is more important than form. However, the company is dedicated to exploring new techniques absent in general theatre. As a consequence, the particular research on abstract languages has become somewhat of a company trademark.
The profile is of an independent company. The principle of being small but efficient is important. Likewise to maintain flexibility, ability to surprise, and not to forget the everlasting question of taking artistic risks. Increasing credibility and status in the international arena has given the company many a chance to become an institutional body. The negative sides of such firm and conventional establishment have however been rejected. Independency does not however imply any lack of professionalism and competence. Rather the contrary."
Source:
Jo Strømgren Kompani, jskompani.no, 01.08.2010, http://jskompani.no/eng/pages/8-philosophy
Title | Premiere |
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There | – October 31, 2021 |
Made In Oslo | – September 24, 2021 |
A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football | – September 24, 2021 |
The Tired Man | – September 3, 2021 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – December 24, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – December 17, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – December 10, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – December 3, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – Navember 26, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – Navember 19, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – Navember 12, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – Navember 5, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – October 29, 2020 |
The Tired Man | – October 24, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – October 22, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – October 15, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – October 8, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – October 1, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – September 24, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – September 17, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – September 10, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – September 3, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – August 27, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – August 20, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – August 13, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – June 19, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – June 18, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – June 14, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – June 13, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – May 29, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – May 22, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – May 15, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – May 8, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – May 1, 2020 |
JSK Corona Sessions #1-10 | – April 24, 2020 |
The Tired Man | – December 5, 2019 |
Coco Chanel | – March 1, 2019 |
The Kitchen | – October 16, 2018 |
The Virus | – October 23, 2017 |
Coco Chanel | – September 27, 2017 |
There | – June 27, 2017 |
Coco Chanel | – April 3, 2017 |
The Virus | – October 17, 2016 |
A Doll's House | – January 20, 2016 |
A Doll's House | – September 4, 2015 |
There | – October 16, 2014 |
The Kitchen | – Navember 1, 2013 |
The Painter | – June 4, 2013 |
Origin of Species | – May 23, 2013 |
A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football | – July 28, 2012 |
A Dance Tribute to Ping Pong | – Navember 17, 2011 |
The Border | – September 1, 2011 |
The Convent | – June 12, 2010 |
The Experiment | – June 7, 2010 |
The Experiment | – May 3, 2010 |
A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football | – January 20, 2010 |
The Writer | – June 5, 2009 |
The Writer | – 2009 |
The Convent | – December 5, 2008 |
A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football | – Navember 16, 2008 |
Polaroid | – October 13, 2008 |
The Society | – May 28, 2008 |
The Society | – April 29, 2008 |
The Consulate | – Navember 1, 2007 |
The Orchestra | – May 2007 |
Polaroid | – September 29, 2006 |
The Convent | – June 3, 2006 |
The Convent | – May 10, 2006 |
The Hospital | – April 30, 2005 |
The Department | – May 1, 2004 |
Tok Pisin | – September 29, 2003 |
Tok Pisin | – July 1, 2003 |
Welcome to the Faroe Islands | – August 1, 2002 |
The Pianist | – March 14, 2002 |
There | – April 18, 2001 |
The Arrival | – October 22, 2000 |
Gorri-Gorri | – September 19, 2000 |
The Arrival | – Navember 2, 1999 |
Ten years later | – February 17, 1999 |
Masculine Mysteries | – October 2, 1998 |
A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football | – October 2, 1998 |
A Dance Tribute to the Art of Football | – August 1, 1997 |
Masculine Mysteries | – October 11, 1996 |
Title | Premiere |
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The Ministry of Unresolved Feelings | – October 13, 2021 – Göteborgsoperans Danskompani |
CZTERDZIESCI | – September 29, 2013 – Polish Dance Theatre |
CZTERDZIESCI | – June 5, 2013 – Polish Dance Theatre |
The Neighbour | – March 11, 2010 – Nordisk Film AS |
The European Lesson | – June 2, 2009 – FringeArts |
The European Lesson | – August 31, 2008 – FringeArts |
Destination Moscow | – August 2003 – Nordisk Film AS |
Unreleased tracks | – |
Anne Cecilie Bodin Larsen | – Manager (fra 2018) |
Jo Strømgren | – Artistic director |
Sunniva Steine | – Manager ( til 2018) |
Åslaug Løseth Magnusson | – Project Manager |
Guri Glans | – Production manager |