FACTORY OF NOTHING TAPES
FACTORY OF NOTHING TAPES is a dance performance dedicated to the art of improvisation and instant composition on stage. The four performers embark on a journey of expression and communication, weaving together sound, movement and imagery. Shaping the space with vibrant tapes, they aim to cultivate an environment of playful curiosity.
For performers, the practice of improvisation and instant composition on stage requires them to allow themselves to be spontaneous and honest, and therefore vulnerable. Without the safety net of predetermined choreography, they navigate the stage in real time, responding to the dynamic interaction between themselves and their environment. Every gesture is a testament to their ability to listen and adapt. Such extensive improvisation tests the limits of physical endurance, mental concentration and the desire to remain creative.
For the audience, engaging with such a performance can also be challenging and hopefully interesting. It is an exercise in active participation. Without the security of narrative or structure, the audience is invited to explore the performance from their own perspective, interpreting events through the lens of their own experience and perception. The open-ended nature of the experience can sometimes be demanding, challenging their expectations and prompting reflection on the role of performance itself.
FACTORY OF NOTHING TAPES invites both artists and audiences to embrace vulnerability and reflect on the importance of creating spaces where individuals can authentically belong.
To ensure a welcoming atmosphere, we encourage audiences to come and go as they please, sharing as much time and energy as they wish.
Tuesday 30/04/24, 6- 8.30pm
KC Magacin, Kraljevica Marka 4- 8, Belgrade
Direction
Marianna Karava
Improvisation
Andrea Beganovic, movement
Ksenia Panferova, visuals
Marianna Karava, movement
Vukasin Djelic, sound
Inspired by Puzzle #7 choreography programme of Stanica/Station for contemporary dance
Supported by KC Magacin
Free Donation
About the Performers
Andrea Beganovic is an artist and architecture student (Serbia, 2002). She curates music and dance events under the alias ‘Tenza’ and is one half of the DJ duo ‘Young Erotica’. As a dance artist she is interested in improvisation and performing in unconventional spaces.
Ksenia Panferova is an artist and architect (Russia,1998). As set designer she is interested in sculpting space and creating objects from simple, ephemeral, and everyday materials. She participates in sound and dance performances, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Marianna Karava is a multidisciplinary artist and educator (Greece, 1982). Her artistic practice ranges from contemporary dance and performance to visual poetry and book arts. As a dance artist she has performed in theaters, festivals, cultural centers and public spaces. Her work includes presenting choreographies, dance improvisation and video performances, collaborations with choreographers and dance groups.
Vukasin Djelic is a musician (Serbia, 1978). He mainly plays the guitar in his band Dol and in improvised settings with fellow musicians. He has released several albums under the alias ‘WoO’, both independently and on various labels. He approaches the guitar in diverse ways, often using it as a receiver of signals emitted by everyday devices or as a percussive instrument. He creates soundscapes, transforming simple melodies into celestial rhythms.
