couple-like
couple-like is a dance production by Keren Levi and Ugo Dehaes (Israel/Netherlands/Belgium).
Information
(Objekt ID 3530)| Object type | Production |
| Produced by | kwaad bloed vzw, Grand Theatre Groningen |
| Coproducers | , |
| Keywords | Dance, Contemporary dance |
Requirements to venue
| Blackout | No |
While working on the production couple-like Keren Levi and Ugo Dehaes were confronted with the discomfort in not knowing each other, in what can be characterised as a most physical dance piece. The duet is an example of contact improvisation, in which two bodies examine purely physical interaction and change in energies. These moments are never lingered upon, but in the eyes of the spectator short beautiful moments of intimacy, no less than capturing, grows forth.
BIT Teatergarasjen described couple-like as "a journey in which two bodies strive to become one, a story about two strangers who meet again and again and about Keren and Ugo who meet and continuously are reminded what the other is not".
"I'm sticking with you cause I'm made out of glue." Lou Reed sings.
Source: BIT Teatergarasjen, Oktoberdans 2008. 10.08.2010: http://www.bit-teatergarasjen.no -arkiv
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ugo Dehaes | – Choreography |
| Keren Levi | – Choreography |
| Tom Parkinson | – Music |
| Lies Maréchal | – Costume |
| Arne Lievens | – Lighting design |
| Ugo Dehaes | – Dancer |
| Keren Levi | – Dancer |
| Giannina Urmeneta Ottiker | – Photo |
| Annabel Heyse | – Assistant |
| October 25, 2008 19:00 – Studio USF, USF Verftet (Oktoberdans) | Show |
| October 24, 2008 19:00 – Studio USF, USF Verftet (Oktoberdans) | Show |
| Oktoberdans | October 24, 2008 |
"...the strongest story is still the story of two lovers. It has been told before, but seldom so breathtaking as Keren Levi and Ugo Dehaes do. Barely any music, just the rhythm of reaching hands, sometimes accentuates by a passionate moan. That's all their choreography needed."
Magazine Theatermaker.